The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-14


tributed Of their time and best cf-
forts doing yeoman service in the
best interests Of the city.
Present City Officials.
The present PERSONAL of the city
government is composed of Mayor,
w. H. Anderson; wardens at large,
L. B. Davis, j. M. Plowlen, II. C.
Carrigan, Jr., w. D. Clary; j. w.
Lesesne, clerk, men of strong bust
ness acumen, all of whom have de-
voted without stint the best of their
abilities in this, one of the most
prosperous years in the history of
Summerton.
| The health of the community is
conserved to large extent through
the efforts of Doctors r. j. Davis, L.
G. Stukes and w. II. Carrigan, men of
high reputation in the medical fra
| ternity.
Fire Department.
Large conflagrations in Summer
ton are an unknown quantity due to
the vigilance Of the band of volun-
teers composing this important
branch of the city's service and which
is an important factor in reducing the
| insurance rates. DR.. l.. II. Howle is
the efficient chief of the Fire depart
| ment.
Modern Light Plant.
Nothing contributes more to plac-
in {bo ~,
among municipalities than a good
| lighting system and in this respect
Summerton stands pat, for it can be
stated without fear of contradiction
that this community has one of the
best modern equipped plants of it's
size in the State, but this is only one
item in the progressiveness apparent
on all sides in this enterprising town
Banking Facilities.
The commercial end of the place
is we'll protected NY the town finan-
cial institutions, having combined
capital of $4,000. Courteous and
obliging to their numerous clientele
these banking concerns stand as
bulwark Of reliance for the large
business interests of the place. The
, Bank of Summerton was incorporat-
ed in 1908 while the Bank of Santce
only recently received it's charter.
Sure Evidence of Growth.
Postoffices receipts serve y sure
evidence of the growth of any place
and, as criterion to Summerton's for
ward movement recently, the fact
that the money order receipts for the
past month have been approximately
$4,000 may be considered conclusive.
From fourth class office few years
ago the increased revenues have
placed it in the third class. The car
ricrs who have each served several
years, are A. Gordon, c. Chewing,
Lewis II. Fisher and Robert b. Mel
lette, DR., each of whom cover
splendid territory. Each carrier is
equipped with faithful Ford. Post
master Ellison Capcrs served several
years as assistant to Harry j. White.
lie has been postmaster for the past
IL years, and is ably assisted by Bill
Stuckey and Relief Clerk Kathleen
Balm. Postmaster Capers has recent
ly moved the postoffice into new
brick block especially equipped for the
transaction Of Uncle Sans business.
Three rural routes work out of this
Office. Postmaster Capars' long SER
vice for the government is the best
credentials that could be extended
him for faithful and satisfactory SER
vice to his patrons, and recognition
of his popularity in this community.
Admirable School System.
AS has been previously stated Sum-
merton early in its pioneer days de-
voted much attention to the cause of
education and,, while an impetus has
been given all kinds of business meas
ures the educational movement may
be said to have exceeded the speed
limit until today the schools of no
section excel the fine system inaugu-
rated in Summerton. The $4,000
High school building is not only a
credit to any place but the facilities
offered pupils to secure the best edu-
cation is rarely equaled in any COM
munity. E. w. Crawford is the new
principal who takes the place of the
former one who has en,ered into the
service of his country. -