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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
CLERKS SALE.

By virtue of a decree of the Honor
able John s. Wilson, Presiding Judge
OF the Third Circuit, heretofore made
in the case of J. Edwin Belser, Plain
tiff, against r. Hugh Belser, Defend
ant, A. I. Barron, Clerk for Claren-
don County, will sell on salesday in
October, 1916, being Monday, the End
day OF said month, during the usual
hours of sale. before the court house
door in the Town of Manning, S. c., to
the highest bidder: All that certain
parcel, piece or tract of land. with the
improvements thereon, situate, lying
and being about three and one-half
miles IS 1-2) northeast of the Town OF
Summerton, in the County of Claren-
don, in the State of South Carolina.
containing TWO hundred and fifty (250)
acres. more or less, and being bounded
on the ncrth by lands Of Harvln, OF
Richbourg and Of Griftin: On the east
bv the Sumter Road. which separates
it from lands Of Richbourg, and Of Les
esne and of Furse, formerly of Stan
nard: on the south by lands of Il. B.
Belser (beiug the tract designated as
tract ga" on the plat below referred
to), and on the west by LANDS of Brown
and Holaday: being and embracing
the northern portion of the tract OF
land known "Woodside Plantation"
and being all of SAID tract except the
parcel containing one hundred and
sixty-ons and $40 acres (l61.3), desisna.
ted as tract "a" on certain plat OF
said Woodsile plantation made by H.
Y. Cantey, Surveyor, dated 10 Septem.
Der, 1905, the division line cutting off
said tract "A" having been surveyed
aud designated on said plat by Lee s.
Mcclellan, C. E's, on p February,
1908, the said plat having been re-
corded in the Office OF the Clerk OF
Court for said Clarendon County
on the 10Th day Of April, 1908.
Terms OF sale, cash, subject. how
| ever. to the mortgage given by 4
! Hugh Belser TO The Mutual Benefit
Life Insurance Company for $500 ano
| interest.
Al BARRON,
Clerk for Clarendon County
September: 1916.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Stukes- Walker Wedding.

On Thursday afternoon very pref
tv wedding, was solomnized at the
home of MIR. and Mrs. B, J. Crier,
when their daughter, Miss Theo E.
Stukes, became the bride of Mr.. Sink
Ter Forest Walker Of Manning.
Promptly at o'clock to the strains
OF Mendelsshon's wedding march rem
dered by Mrs. James Cuttino, the bri-
dal party entered as follows:
Miss Florence Baker OF Sumter with
Mr.. Frank Moffett of Manning. Next
the little ring bearer, Angus q Brails-
ford, carrying the ring on silver tray.
Then came the bride with her maid OF
honor, Miss Lula Sneed OF Charleston.
They were met at the improvised altar
of ferns aud potted plants by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Clarence
Isemau Of Manning, whore the cere-
mony WAS performed by DR.. Edwin
Thayer of the First Baptist church.
The bride wore gown OF silver satin
with silk net over dress. trimmed with
pearls. with veil caught up with !
wreath of lilies of the valley, carrying
a shower bouquet OF bridal roses and
lilies of the valley.
The maid of hocor was becomingly
gowned 10 white silk net, with piuk
trimmings She carried bouquet OF
pink Chinese Asters.
The bridesmaids wore gown OF blue
crepe de chine. She also carried S
bouquet of pink Chinese Asters.
After the ceremony an informal re-
ception was held.
The bride doomed her travelling suit
of chesnut brown broad cloth trSmmed
with accessories to match.
TIE bride is a very popular young
lady of Sumter. The groom is the son
of Mrs N. E. Walker, and is prom
inent youg merchant of Manning.
They received many useful and at
tractive gltts.
The happy couple left on the Z
O'Clock train for Richmond, Washing
TOD and other northern cities. They
will he at home after October lst in
Manning.-Sumtsr Item.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
An Ordinance
TO Regulate the Handling Of Fresh

TO Regulate the Handling Of Fresh
Meats IN the Town OF Naming.
Be it Ordaiued;by the Mayor and AID
erman of the Town OF Manning, 10
Council! Assembled, and by authority
OF the same:
Sec. /. That it shall be unlawful for
any person or persons or corporations,
now engaged in, or who or which may
hereafter become engaged in, the reg
ular business Of running market for
the sale of fresh meats in the said
Town and the delivery OF same by wag
on, to haul said fresh meats within the
Town OF Manning. either from the
place OF slaughter,to the said market.
or from the said market TO delivery
places Of customers, without having
said wagon or wagons securely scream.
cd against flies. PROVIDED, that this
ordinance shall notapply in the deal
ing of packages or parcels OF such meat
to the residences or place OF business
of customers when the said packages
or parcels OF fresh meat are securely
wrapped against Infection from flies.
Sec. 2. That no wagon which ls
used for the transportation OF fresh
meats in the town by said markets.
shall be used for the hauling OF refuse
or garbage or decayed meats.
Sec. 3. That it shall he the duty OF
the Policeman of said Town to inspect
all such delivery wagons. and every
person or corporation running fresh
meat market, for the hauling OF meats
as herein described, shall, once during
each week, furnish to the Clerk OF
! Council certificate from policeman
or health inspector to the effect that
his wagon or wagons have been inspect
ed and that he or it has complied with
the requirements OF this ordinance.
Sec. I. Any person convicted OF vic
latiag the provisions OF this ordinance
shall be fined IN a sum not less than
500 nor more than $500 Dollars, or
imprisoned not less than 10 days nor
more than 80 days.
| Sec. 5. This ordinance shall take
effect on he 25th day OF September,
| 1916.
Done and ratified in Council this
18th day OF Sept. 1916.
A. c. Bradham,
Mayor.
T. NJ. Wells.
Clerk.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Did Jill Resa;. himself Matssssal

On last Sunday afternoon about four
O'clock, while our usual quiet little
town was enjoying its peaceful sleep, a
sensation was Sprung by one Jack Flow
ers, who is we'll known to the inhaol-
tants, without any further introduce
cion. Jack rushed up town and re-.
ported, we don't know what, but from
the manner of one of Manning's police
man, some grave offense had been COM
mitted. This officer left the streets
for while. but shortly returned and
rushed to the county jail, in few min
utes came out with the blood-hounds.
! OF course, by this time the crowd had
! begun to gather about the guard house
everybody asking. is anybody killed,
who is the desperate, and other like
questions. The officers obtained IN
automobile and in it they placed the
dogs. and away they sped for the one
that had committed this awful crime.
which Jack had reported. About the
time the ''Aying squadron" got around
the corner, the man-eater. in the per-
son of Henry Blackman walked up and
waited at the guard house for the
officers. blood-hounGs and others who
! had gotten in the chase TO return.
From what we could learu, Jack Flow
erS and Henry Blackmau had tissl-
cuff in Weinberg town, and as soon as
! possible Jack rushed up town TO tell
the tale first. However, we are not
! taking sides with either, or are we up.
holding these boys for fighting, but
the question is this, who caused the
most excitement Blackman or the
officers. II was commotioa seldom
seen IN this town, and could not have
been much worse had Villa and his
army raided US. The peace of the
community should be kept, and espec-
tally on the Sabbath, but for officers
to take b!ood-houndS and race over the
streets after boy who had scratched
his opponents face, we say, it is wron
and should never be repeated. Black
man drives car for Us, and after The
row he went to our house to tell US
about it, but we were away at the time,
he came on down town, the dogs trail
ed him TO the house and run like mad
FIRE over the yarG, causing my wife
much alarm, as she did not know who
I had killed. whose house had burn
ed or what other grave offeuse l might
have committed. All this because
Jacks face was scratched. Is this the
way TO keep the dignity OF the peace?
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Tells Disease "Eyenarks."

Did you ever hear of the "eyemarks"
Of a disease? Neither had some Of
the St. Paul optometrists and opti.
clans until they listened to recent
lecture by DR.. Frank J. Pratt Of Min
neapolis, who told them that more
than seventy diseases can be detected
by looking into the eyes OF patients.
These "eyemarks," Doctor Pratt said
only he didn't use that expression
often point out a disease before the
patient himself is aware that he is i'll.
Persons often seek relief from sup
posed difficulty with their eyes when
the real source Of the trouble is the
kidneys, stomach or some organ far
removed from the optic regions, ho
said.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Notice to Teachers.

The next examination at which
teachers certificates may be obtained
will be held at the court house in Man.
ming on Friday, October 9th, 1916, be
ginning at nine O'Clock.
Evey teacher must have certificate,
which must show that it will cover the
present session under it's original term,
or by renewal. Out of date certificates
must be renewed by the board origin
ally issuing them, if at all reasonable.
Certificates will be issued on diplo-
mas from accredited colleges in South
Carolina. Certificates or diplomas from
other states cannot be recognized by
me. In such cases, refer the matter to
the State Superintendent of Education.
No high school diploma will count.
No teacher can draw his Or her sal
ary until they have complied with the
law.
Let every teacher who is now teach
ing or who expects to teach in Claren'
don county the present term look &c
the above matters early.
First grade certificates may be re-
pewed. Second grade certificates may
be renewed in case the holder has at,
tended a summer school. Third grade
certificates are not renewable under
any circumstances.
E. J. Browne.
County Supt. OF Education.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Mary Hanged For Killing Her Trainer.

Erwin, Tenn.. Sept. 14.-Mary, the
big elephant which Tuesday killed her
trainer at Kipgsport, Tenn, after a
circus performance, was hanged here
today in the presence OF more than
1900 persons. The animal was forced
on derrick car by other elephants,
heavy chains were tied around her
neck and she was suspended in the air.
According TO her owners she was val
ued at $4,000.
The hanging was decided upon, it
was said, because Ct many outbreaks
of the animal.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Stop The First Cold.

4 cold does not get we'll OF Itself.
The process OF wearing out cold
wears YOU out, and your cough becomes
serious if neglected. Hacking coughs
drain the energy and sap the vitality.
For II wears the happy combination OF
soothing antiseptic balsams IN Dr:
Kings New Discovery has healed
COUGHS and relieved congestion. Young
and old can testify to the effectiveness
DR.. Kings New Discovery for coughs
and colds. Buy bottle today at vous
Drug giSt, 50c-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
charhsrlain's Collie. Cholera and Diafrhoea
Remedy

This is a medicine that every family
should be provided with. Collie and:
diarrhoe often come on suddenly and it,
of the greatest Importance that they
be treated promptly. Consider the Sufi
fering that must be endured until Il.
physician arrives CT medicine can be,
obtained. Chamberlain's Collie. Cboi-
era and Diarrhoea Remedy has a repu-
,ation second to none for the quich re-
lief which it affords. Obtainable ev-
ervwhere-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Bring your old shoes and harm ess to
Manning Harness Factory and have
them made new. Work called for and
delivered.
Wanted-A position by experienced
Stenographer and Bookkeepcr. Extra
or permanent work. Apply The Man
ming Tines Office, or phone 81, Man
ming, S. G.
Wanted--A position as farm mana
ger. by farmer who has lost his crop
by the storm, don't wear high collar
and is not afraid of work. ready to be-
gin work at once, address,
Manning, S. G.
Route 2, Box 10l.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Services at The Methodist Church.

Manning Methodist Church, Dr.
Watson B. Duncan. Pastor.
The Sunday School will meet at 10:0(
=. m, MIR. Jos. Sprott, superintend'
ens.
| The Mems Bible Class meets at the
same hour, Hon. Charlton DuRant,
Teacher.
Subject: "Incentives 10 Patient Eo-
durance." This will be the third ser
mon in the series on the Eighth Chap
ter OF Romans.
AtSp. NJ the A iverssry OF the
Prohibition electi"- \ South Carolina
will be held. "a 81 ldid program OF
music will be rendered, and Mr.. ]. K.
Breedin. Superintendent of the Anti
Saloon League. will deliver an address.
Epworth League y. N. Mr.. Nor
gan Sprott, President.
Prayer service on Thursday at )
p. 70.
This will be followed by the Teacher
Training Class.
Public cordially Invited to all ser
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF CLARENDON
Before me came T. NJ. Wells, Cashier
OF the above named bank, who, being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is true condition
OF said bank, as shown by the books OF
said bank. T. NJ. WELLS,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day Of SIT 1916.
II. 81 &. w. WELLS,
Notary Public.
COrrect-Attest:
CHARLTON DURANT,
W. NJ. PLoWDEN,
J. NJ. WINDHAM,
Directors.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
GAS ORIA
For Infants and Children
I'm Use For Over 80 Years
Always bears ~ --z
the /< <NN%T<
Signature Of S>s<S~ "s<se>s~s
His Main Thought.

His Main Thought.
Two sturdy men happened to be seat
ed at the same table in famous Mu-
mich concert hall. In front Of each
rested large glass, the amber con-
tents oe which were decorated with
white and sparkling foam. One num-
per Of the Wagner program had just
been given and the conductor was pre-
pairing for the next. "Neighbor,'
asked one Of the gentlemen, with Ba'
varian friendliness, "neighbor, are you
enjoying the concert?' Well" the
other answered, Il wish not to be
critical, but the beer is to me little
sour."-Musical America.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA.
COUNTY OF CLARENDoN.
Before me came Joseph Sprott, Cash
Ter OF the above named bank, who being
duly sworn, says that the above and
foregoing statement is a true coalition
of said Bank, as shown by the books OF
said bank.
JOSEPH SPROTT,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of Sept, 1915.
Il. ST. T. NJ. MoUZoN,
Notsry Public for S. C.
Correct-Attest:
A. LEVI.
F. O. RICHARDSON,
Directors.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20
Don't Neglect Your Cold.

Neglected colds get worse, instead OF
better. A stuffed head, tight chest
must be relieved at once. DR.. Bells
Pine. Honey is natures remedy.
Honey and glycerine heal the irritsted
membrane, antiseptic tar loosens The
phlegm, you breathe easier and your
cold is broken up. Pleasant to take.
Dr.. Bells Pine-Tar. Honey is an ikeal
remedy for children as we'll as growR-
ups. At your druggist, 25c-Adv.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Read the big ad of The New Idea
Co., il. tbs issue.
Rev. S. a. Nettles OF Greenwood Wis
tied Manning last week.
Mr.. S. Katzof went to Charleston
last Thursday on business.
Mrs. Bette Bland ing OF Sumter is
visiting her sister Mrs. Maria Brown
in Manning.
School days are good Gays, but We
seldom realize it unit, they have pass
ed beyond our reach.
Mrs. Haseldon and mother Mrs. S.
NJ. Wells of Georgetown are visiting
relatives in Manning.
The Board Registration will be at
Summerton on September 25, 1916. B.
G. Wadford, chairman.
Mr.. F. NJ. Shope is the committee
man of the Progressive Republican
party from the First district
EIr. Claud Lesesne, an old Manning
BOY, and q brother of Hon. J. e.
Lesesne was visitor here this week.
It's no trick at ell for the modern
girl to win fellow and at the same
: time make him think he did the win
Mug.
Married last Thursday in Sumter by
clerk OF court Scarborough, Mr.. Full
lard Geddings and Miss Annie johnson
of Paxvil!e.
Mr.. Allen Sauls. who recently NOV
ed to Winston-Salem, N. c., under
went very serious operation IN that
city last week.
Mr.. J. r. Allen OF Alcolu was in
Manning Saturday raising money to
take his FIVE year old son to a saniter
ium, fearing thatio had infautile pa
raSysis.
Mr.. Oliver O. Mathis and Miss Mat
tie Lee were married at the Methodist
church on last Sunday at 7:30 p. M,
DR.. Watson 3. Duncan performing the
ceremony, only q few friends and rela-
tives witnessed the marriage.
To the Democratic Voters of Claren-
don County: I take this method OF ex-
tending to you my thanks for the liberal
support given me in the recent primary
election, and pledge TO serve you to the
best of my ability. NJ H. Mellett. =.
The D. J. Chandler Clothing Co.,
has big ad., in this issue that we
call special attention TO. This concern
caters strong to the Clarendon trade,
and is well known through hout the
county, when in Sumter go to see
them.
We are short on reading matter this
weekson account of the page ad., Of
the Wreck Store reaching US late, and
as the advertisements are what we get
a livlihood from. we think we are eX-
cusable. Read this big ad., it will give
you plenty of news.
The lot owners Of the Manning Gem
etery net last Friday ia the court
house to elect new board OF directors,
which resulted in the election of the
following public spirited gentlemen:
C. r. Sprott, r. E. Har,ee, F. G. Thorn
as, E. G. Horton, J. T. Stukes, E. S.
Erwin and r. D. Clark.
s:John Barley Corn, Good Bye" is
song that has thrilled audiences from
the Atlantic TO the Pacific. It will be
sung ID the Methodist church next
Sunday evening, O'Clock by special
choir. Be there on time to hear it.
The occasion is the celebration OF the
voting dry OF SCu.-. Carolina.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Mrs. Bette Blan6ins OF Sumter IS
visiting her sister Mrs. Maria. Brown
in Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

School days are good Gays, but we
seldom realize it unit, they have pass
ed beyond our reach.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Mr.. S. Katzof went to Charleston
last Thursday on business.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Mrs. Haseldon and mother Mrs. S
NJ. Wells of Georgetown are visiting
relatives in Manning.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

The Board Registration will be at
Summerton on September 25, 1916. b.
G. Wadford, chairman.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Read the big ad of The New Idea
Co., il, tbs issue.
Rev. S. a. Netsles OF Greenwood vis-
tied Manning last week.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

:. Every body Interested in the ,Claren::
6on' Coantr Fair is EeQuested) and cor:
daily i1rlted to meet io the court
house on September the 2fth, at +
O'Clock in the afternoon. Remember
the date and be there promptly on time
!. G. Dinkius, Secretary.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Mrs. Laban Spigner, who lived near
Alcoiu, died on last Sunday and was
buried al Trinity church on Monday
afternoon, DR.. Watson 3. Duncan con.
ductiug the funeral services. \ large
concourse Of people attended the funer
al. Mrs Spigner was sick only few
days Her husband and three little
children survive her.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1916-09-20

Mr.. z. NJ. Shope is the committee
man of the Progressive Republican
party from the First district
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-04
For Circuit Clerk.

We are authorized to announce the name OF
NORMAN F. IsNAS, as candidate for Circuit
Clerk on the Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the September primary
election.
We are authorized to announce the name OF
ARrHuk H FrSLEY, as a candidate for Circuit
Clerk, on tho Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the September primary
election.
We are authorized to announe the name OF
JOHN HERBERT WILLIS, as a candidate for
Circuit Clerk on the Republican ticket, subject
to the will of the voters at the September Pri-
mary election.
We are authorized to announce the name oil
CoLFAx MORRIS. az a candidate for Circuit
Clerk on the Republican ticket, subject to the
will of the voters at the September Primary
election.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-04
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper viii be
pleased to learn that there is at least
one dreaded disease that science has
beeu able to cure in all its stages, and
that is catarrh Halls scatarlh cure
Is the oely positive cure now now known
to the medical fraternity. catarrh he
ing constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Ca.
tarrh is taken internally, acting direct
ly upon the blood and mucous surface
of the system, thereby destroying tn,
Foundation of the disease, and giving
the patient strength by building up the
constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The proprietOrs have Sc
much faith in its curative powers thai
they offer One Hundred Dollars fol
any case that it fails to cure. send fol
list of testimonials.
Address +. j. CHENEY & CO., Tole
do, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti
patton.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-04
Native Salve.

We have just received some
more OF Native Salve and it is
going very fast. those in Carbon
and Md. City can secure box
or more now by soc, per box.
Act quick If you want it. Send
all orders to Rev. ]. B. McCrary.
Southern Illinois should sup
port l.. l.. Emmerson, of Mount
Vernon, for Secretary OF State.
He is Negroes friend. Support
him.-Editor.
Vote for Richard J. fBarr. Of
Joliet. for Atty. General ion the
Republican ticket.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-04
SPARTA.

Mr.. Editor:
Please allow me spac c
in your worthy paper to speak in
the name OF Jehovah God
Our church and Sunday School
are getting along nicely Sun
day school opened at 9: 80 a. m .
by the supt.
AT II:Is a. IN. Rev. p B.
French assembled the rostrum and
preached good sermon.
At 7:3o the church re-sssem-
bled AID our pastor preached a
Mother wonderful sermon from
Romans S:i.
The Carnation Club will be en-
tertained at the home OF Mrs Ma
linda Foster this week.
The Sewing Circle will meet at
the home OF Mrs. Agnes Smith.
Rev. A. ]. Donaldson. will
preach for the Freewill Baptis,
church Monday night.
Mrs. Anna Owens left tsday for
Harrisburg where she will attend
the Grand Lodge OF the House
hold OF Ruth.
The FreewilI Baptist will give
picnic Aug. 4th.
Mr.. Paul Bergman is very sick
at this writing and has bee n for
some time.
Mrs. Kincannon oil Duquoin
was the guest OF Mrs. Nettie
NJ acklin last wetk.
]. ]. Taylor.
Metropolis weekly gazette. (Metropolis, Ill.) 1???-19??, 1916-08-04
NOTICE

o.all M ssengers coming up
to the Disiricl association which
convenes with Mt. Olive Baptist
church at Colp. ILL.,. on Tuesday
before the fourth Lord day in
Sept. 1910 will have 10 pay one
dollar for board during the session
This means one dollar for the en-
tire time. Done by order OF the
Mt Olive Baptist church.
Rev J. d. Davis. Pastor.
Vim. Crayton. Clerk.