The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1914-04-08

The library will be open every Wed
nesdey and Thursday afternoon.
Several from M&1ning went to the
horse show yesterday and still more
went up this morning.
Clerk of Court A. I. Barron has re-
turned from Orangeburg where he was
attending the drainage convention.
There are $3.50 pensioners in South
Carolina. and these will receive $685.
4SS. Clarendon's portion will be So, 936.
A COW belonging to Mr.. E.. S. Jen-
kiuson of Rinini was strangely affected
last Monday, and died that night 1t is
ih ught she had rabies.
The town election takes place next
Tuesday, and every voter should feel
an interest in it. Sometimes men are
elected to these positions by default.
Married by Rev. J. NJ. Rodgers, in
the Methodist church in Sumter Mon
day afternoon, Mr.. Wyghtmau S. Ben.
son, and Miss Annie Dollard, a daush-
ter OF Mr.. and Mrs. II. S. Dollard form-
erly OF Clarendon.
Froth and hub-dub may go with some
but the miserable thing will not stick
and soon disappears tt takes but s
short time for the people to learn the
difference between the B. S. and the
other degrees that are conferred by
some who are not even college profes-
sorS
Died on Santee in St. Marks town.
ship last Friday morning, Mr.. Gabriel
W. Rhodus, aged 66 years. The de-
ceased was confederate soldier, and
left wife and six children. The fun
eral took place at Oak Grove church
Saturday afternoon, the pastor Rev. W.
T. Patrick conducted the service.
Died last Sunday, at the home of her
son, near Seloc, Mrs. Mary Castiue, OF
Columbia, wife of Mr. A. J. Castine.
AGED abont 70 years. The deceased
with her husband moved to Columbia
several years ago. and while she was
visiting her son, farmer living near
Turbeville, she took i'll and died. The
funeral took place at Pine Grove
church Monday. Rev. Rhodes con-
Quoted the service.
There will be an entertainment at
Alcolu on the evenings OF April 10th,
and 18th at $50 o'clock for the benefit
of the school. General admission for
adults Csc. children 10c. reserved seats
35c. The proceeds 60 to the local
school and the public is cordially IN
yited to attend. Young folks OF Man
ming, the moon will shine unusually
bright on these two evenings. and the
distance is about right for the oppor-
tunity to discuss private affairs. A
hint to the wise is sufficient.
Died in Charleston last Wednesday
Mr.. Stephen Thomas, we'll known in
Clarendon, as he was frequent visitor
to Manning and to relatives in the
county. The deceased married Miss
Elizabeth R. Connors, a daughter OF
the late Col. T. 81. Connors OF Claren-
don, who survives him together with
two sons and a daughter Mrs. w. Scott
Harvin widow Of the late W.
Scott Harvin of Manning. Mr.. Thom-
as was prominent Mason, and largely
interested in many of CharleSton's bus.
mess concerns.
About midnight last night, James
Riley, negro living on the plantation
of Mr.. r. Fl. Davis. near Manning, ran
amuck, threatened to kill his wife and
her mother. He struck his mother-ln-
law with hatchet several blows, then
ran away, riding off on mule belong
ing TO Mr.. Davis About 4 O'Clock this
morning Mr.. DAVIS and Deputy Thames
went in pursuit towards PaXville, and
Sheriff Gamble went TO Sumter to To-
cate him. The telephone and every
other means is being used to appre'
bend the would -be-asSasin and mule
thief.
A party of gentlemen accompanying
MIR. E. G.. Glenn of Arab La, manage;
OF the ST., Bernard Cypress Company
passed through Manning yesterday en-
route for Turbeville where they 60 tc
inspect the timber OF Dial's Bay, anC
the interests of their company in Black
river. While here Mr.. Glenn told the
writer that from the maps Manning
looked good to him for the establish
ment of lumber manufacturing plant
and that be will take it up with hi:
people. Should such plant be located
at or near Manning it will mean con
siderable to the towns business inter
ests. in the way of trade from the en-
ployees.
Gus Collins, the slippery elm narkv
of this section, was arrested at O!ant;
last Saturday at the request OF Sheriff
Gamble, who has on file in his office ;
warrant for this sly coon, Gus wa
lodged in the lookup by the O'ant;
official, but when night ense'oped tht
rising young city a. the end Of the Al
colu railroad. Gus cot out his rabbi
foot, tricked his way out of the lookup
and accompanied the birds 10 any
where but Otanta. Deputy Thame
started for the uimble Gus Monday
bat on arriving at A!c0,u he received
the muurnful story OF Gus depart ure
and he had ta turn back without any