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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
Miss Wilson Entertains.

Miss Pauline Wilson gave a Rook
Party in honor of her friends, the
Misses Lachicotte, on Monday after
noon. Lovely Chrysanthcmums were
used for decorations, and delicious re-
freshmcnts served after the game
Those present were: Mesdamcs w. c.
Davis, j. A. Weinberg, English Plow-
den, f. C. Horton, l. l. Applet, A. c.
Bradham, G. w. Williams, Misses
Vallye Appelt, Edna Brockington and
Jessie Mclean.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
Gasoline Famine.

Several of the travelling men were
held up in Manning Tuesday by rea-
son Of the scarcity Of gasoline. Many
were compelled to make the surround
ing towns by rail. There is a short
age of gasoline at Summcrton, Sum-
ter, Florence, Bishopvillc and other
places. Another argument for cut
ting out joy riding and assist in con-
serving one staple that has become
an important factor in commercial
activities.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOYS BANQUET

The Manning fire department had
their annual feast last Friday night.
and it was an occasion long to be
remembered. Mr.. G. r. Sprott gave
the company $4,000 for the good
work they did at the Oil Mill fire,
and Chief S. l.. Huggins placed $4,000
of this amount in the hands of Mack
Rich to get up the supper. Mack is
always on the job when it comes to
eats, and this time he surpassed all
other occasions. The supper was a
swell affair and prepared to a Queens
taste. When all of the boys assembl-
ed around the well ladened table of
turkey, barbecue, chicken and every
thing that goes to make up feast,
Chief Huggins arose and in a few
words of appreciation to the members
of the company in which they worked
for him during his five years as chief,
he rendered his resignation. But as
he gave no reason for quitting the
boys, his resignation was not accept
ed until he was asked why he did so,
and with blush, though happiness
sparkled in his eyes he said: "T am
to be married next Monday" OF
course, he was then excused from his
position, and after wishing him great
joys and much prosperity on the
matrimonial sea, ,-Mr. Bertram Vein
berg was elected to succeed him as
chief. Everybody enjoyed the occa-
sion, and suffice it to say that Mack
is some cook.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
MRS. SPROTTS FORMER
SCHOLARS ENTERTAIN

A novel, but highly enjoyable oc-
casion, was that of last Wednesday
evening when number of Mrs.
Joseph .Sprott's (Miss Josie McLcan)
former scholars met at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Gerald, and, in a
measure, re-enacted some of the
school performances Of nearly thirty
years ago. 1t was in the nature of a
surprise to Mrs. Sprott, the guest of
honor, and for an hour or two, she
and her old scholars We'd with each
other in recounting school-room hap
pcnings of those good days.
The guests began to assemble at 8
o'clock and by $3.50 the parlor of Mrs.
Gerald's elegant home was we'll fill
cd with strictly a Jordan bunch of
folks.
The following program was render
ed, it being some part of the per-
formances held at the Jordan school
house during "Miss Josie's admins
tration:"
1. Mcdley-By all the old pupils
2. Address of Welcomo-Mrs. G..
r. Sprott.
3. Song, Robin Red Brcast-Joe
Wells.
a. Song, The Wood-pccker-Joe
Davis.
5. Recitation, Charge of the Light
Brigade-Connor Wells.
,,>> nxl-.
Dingle.
7. The Swallow and Mrs. C. N
Sprott and Mrs. j. w. Heriot.
8. Tableau, Coming Through the
Rye-Mrs. JOS. E. Davis and Joseph
Sprott, Jr.
8. Valedictory-Clarence Sprott.
At the conclusion of these exercises
Mrs. Joseph Sprott addressed her old
pupils, much to their delight; the
temper of the crowd seemed to be for
speeches so we had short addresses
from Mrs. S. NJ. Sprott, Mr.. C. R
Sprott, DR.. T. J. Davis and Mr.. JOS
eph Sprott.
The latter's speech was in defense
OF himself for having broken up the
Jordan school and your correspondent
thinks he vindicatcd himself. A good
part of his speech was reminiscent.
He told of the opening of the first
store at what is now Jordan, his
father being the proprietor. He and
Mr.. c. w. Wells, father of Mr.. II. M.
Wells, Mrs. II. f. Coffey and Mrs.
A. j. White, our worthy townsfolk,
were the clerks and were sent to
Charleston to do the buying; at this
time the only name the cross roads
bore was "Jordan Old Field"
When they placed an order for
printing, he was asked for the address
he gave it as "Jordan Old Field"
Mr.. Wells replied "let's call it Jor-
dan," which was agreed to, so the
aOld Field" was dropped then and
there, and Jordan" it has been ever
since.
At the conclusion of these exercises
delicious salad course was served,
followed by ice-cream, cakes and
coffee. The guests were served by
Misses Fannie James Davis, Maude
Sprott and Leila Margaret Dickson.
The following enjoyed the hospi-
tality of, Mr.. and Mrs. Gcrald's home
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Sprott, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. R. Sprott, Mr.. and Mrs. Jos.
r. Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. N. Sprott,
Mrs. S. M. Sprott, Miss Jessie Nc
Lean, Mrs. j. w. Hcriot. Mrs. Alma
Bradley, Mrs. S. A. Hunter, Mrs.
Felix Dingle, Mrs. G. l.. Dickson, Miss
May Lesesne, Mr.. Joseph Sprott, Jr.,
Mr.. JOS. l.. Wells, DR.. T. j. Davis,
Mr.. Jno. w. Lesesne, Mr.. r. G. Wells
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
INTERESTING LOCAL
RED CROSS news

| .AC Clc heQ CrOSS convention IN
Columbia, Mr.. Walling, of Washing
ton, said "I was pleased to hear the
big things done in the big towns and
counties and the small things done in
the small towns and small counties,
but what pleased me most was the
unselfish, patriotic spirit of the little
town Of Ridge Spring in Saluda
county" Ridge Spring has Chapter
but the county seat, Saluda, has not
organized, and Ridge Spring is wait
ing for Saluda to have Chapter and
then she will be an auxiliary to
Saluda.
am so glad that our Chapter is
Clarendon County Red Cross, and we
are all working together to make our
Chapter as good as the best. Man.
ming has no Red Cross Chapter but
is working for the Clarendon County
Red Cross. In the parade in Colum-
bia delegate from Summerton held
one side Of the banner, and delegate
held the other side, and the banner
was the Clarendon County banner.
The Headquarters located in Man
ming, belongs to the county, and all
the Red Cross Members in the county
must consider it theirs. Come in
when you wish, the building is open
from 10 to l in the morning and 3 to
5 in the afternoon. There is always
good fire, and plenty of comfortable
rocking chairs, as well as several
straight chairs to use at the sewing
machines, and some one in charge to
meet you and make you welcome. A
lady from Pinewood was in Manning
one day last week, and as the gentle
man she wished to- see on business
was out of town, she spent the time
in the Red Cross, sewing for the boys.
Then, on another day, a lady Just a
few miles out, while waiting for her
husband, spent the time sewing. Now
wasn't that nice way for these
ladies to spend this waiting time,
which would otherwise have been
wasted.
The "Priscilla Club" instead of
meeting in the home of -one of the
members and having * feast, as had
Cross and sewed all the afternoon
and did not have even drink of
water. Quite number of finished
garments for the soldiers was the re-
suit of this unique style of entertain
ing. Come again Priscilla, you are
always welcome! Can't some other
club follow suit?
The Red Cross wishes to acknowl-
edge the following donations:
$4,000 as result Of the Halloween
Carnival, gotten up by. Miss Vallye
Applet and Miss Enrich. We can al
most touch bottom in the money
drawer, so hope other communities
will get up entertainments and tur:.
the proceeds into the Red Cross
treasury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Judd White gave a
stove.
AS for Mr.. White and Mr.. Clarke,
next door, the Red Cross simply could
not run without them!
The ladies from all over the county
have been sewing ana knitting, and
finished work is coming in steadily,
| if somewhat slowly, there has been
an Improvement both in the quantity
and quality of the work done, but a
great many more must get busy, and
work faster, if our sick soldier boys
are to be promptly supplied and Clar-
endon County is to rank as "good as
the best"
Miss Jessie r. Mclean,
Secretary
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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-11-28
Holiday at Schools.

Pupils and teachers Of the schools
of the city will be given holiday
vacation Thursday and Friday Of this
week and they will be with their
friends at the festal board when the
roast turkey, all kinds of sauces, pad
dings and the other trimmings are
dished up for their delectation.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
INQUIRIES ABOUT LANDS.

During the week many persons from
the eastern and middle western states
have called at the club rooms for the
purpose of obtaining information con-
corning roads, but principally concern
ing farm lands located in Boise valley.
Several auto tourist parties have called
some from as far cast as Virginia,
who arc making transcontinental trips.
Without exceptions these people are
very favorably impressed with the APP
pcarance of our country and express
great surprise that this valley pro-
duces so many apples of such excellent
quality. Real estate has commenced
to change hands. These transfers con-
sist principally of farm lands. In the
vicinity of Nampa and Caldwell, there
appears to be a great many new people
making Investments in those localities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
FOR FOOD CONSERVATION.

r. +. Bicknell state food administra =
tor, has been conducting very ener-
getic campaign through the public
press and by making personal appeals.
1t has been scheduled, In the near flu
ture, TO hold luncheon for the purpose
of stimulating a more active interest
in the campaign for conservation of
food. 1t is a little difficult for our
people to realize that by economizing
or by abstaining from the use of GER
tain ordinary articles of food they are
contributing toward winning the war.
In this we should not rely on our in
dividual judgments, but as in matters
of military preparation, we must give
heed to the warnings sent out by those
persons who are familiar with the sit
uation as it relates to the war and be
governed by their decisions. These
men are informed on the worlds food
supply They know how much food
is available and the demand that will
be made upon this country by the al
lies. which is their principal source of
supply, before the next harvest. There
fore. 1t is our plain duty to follow out
to the letter as we'll as the spirit, every
instruction laid down by the men who
are directing the campaign for food
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
SENATOR BoRAH'S MEETING.

Last Thursday evening a large audi
ence at the Pinney theater greeted
Senator Borah. who spoke in the inter
est of the state liberty loan committee
on the world war. The senator han
died his subject, as usual, in a master
full way. and many pronounced 1t the
strongest appeal that they had ever
heard for the people to get behind the
government and subscribe for as many
bonds as possible. 1t was great
speech and one that will assist the To-
cal committee very materially. Our
president, Charles l., Joy, presided at
the meeting and in very appropriate
manner introduced the senator.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
ALMOST THOUSAND
CARLOADS SHIPPED
FROM NEWCOUNTR
Deer Flat and Wilder Sec
tions Have Record Season
for Production of Grain
and Livestock.

Caldwell, Oct. developments of 907
farm commodities from the tributary
communities of Deer Fiat and Wilder
since Jan. 1st Of the present year cpito-
mics their growing Importance in an
agricultural way and reflects the vast
import of their business upon this city
as parts of it's extensive trade territory.
OF these shipments which were sent out
from these communities over the rail-
voads of the Caldwell Traction company,
there have been 12S carloads of grain,
30 carloads of livestock, rs carloads of
hay, 233 carloads of potatoes and other
commodities.
The potato shipments, alone, brought
In revenue of approximately s105,000
to the farmers of these highly produce
tive communities which have yielded
their farmers such phenomenal returns
for their crops the past several years.
The length of the line of territory ira
versed by this railroad is about "a
miles and it serves an area of country
embracing something like 100, 900 acres
populated by more than 10000 people
COMPARATIVELY NEW COUNTRY.
The import of these shipment figures
Is more clearly understood when it Is
recalled that these communities consti-
tute parts of a comparatively new
country which was a sagebrush desert
some five or six years ago and which
have been reclaimed during that per-
1od of time. This railroad which serves
these communities which contribute so
materially to the business life of this
city was constructed by W. F. Sebree.
its first and present president, in 1911.
With the vision of a seer and the cour-
age of one of the most courageous of
the Boise Valleys early and effective
empire builders which he is generally
recognized to be, he foresaw the future
greatness of this immediate part of the
great West. and firmly committed him
self to the task of its development. and
each of the passing years has reflected
the clearness of his early vision. He
has performed great things for this i'm
ley and still greater things are in store
for it at his hands, for during this year,
he win electrify the steam line road 10
Wilder and thereby add IL more miles
TO his electric line, giving the new ter
ritory service of several times a day
Instead of two cars a day as at present.
Nor will this mean the termination If
President Sebree's probram of devel- |
opment of the country surrounding this
his home city, for, it Is believed by
many tnat 1t involves eventually the ex-'
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
LIBERTY BONDS.

William T. Wallace, chairman of the
Ada county liberty loan committee. re-
ports very satisfactory progress in the
sale of liberty bonds. Each precinct
in the county has been thoroughly or
ganized and the canvassers are work
ing hard to place as many bonds as
possible, and generally speaking, the
people are responding very satisfac-
torily, and no doubts are entertained
over the result. 1t looks now as If Ada
county would over subscribe it's pro
rata by a greater margin than 1t did
for the first issue.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
school house, Wednesday, oct. 81.

school house, Wednesday, Oct. 81.
Miss Emma Kromrei. daughter of
c. j. kromrei of Pierce Park and Mar
ion Hughes of Star were married Wed
nesday Oct. 10.
Frank, the eight year old son of
Mahlon Harvey. who was run over by
a nauto just asst of the Soldiers home
Thursday, is improving and it is
thought will speedily recover as there
were no internal injuries. He is In a
local hospital
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
LEGAL NOTICE.
NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that at a
meeting of the board of directors of
the Farmers Union Ditch Co., Ltd,
held on the 21st of September. 1917,
an assessment of fifteen (S15.00) dol
lars per share was levied upon the
capital stock of the corporation, pay
able at the office of the secretary on
or before October 25 1917. Any stock
upon which this assessment remains
unpaid will then become delinquent
and advertised for sale at public auc-
ton, and unless payment Is made be-
fore, will be sold on the 18th day OF
November, 1917. to pay this assess
ment and cost OF sale.
JAMES NJ. POTTER,
Secretary,
Eagle Idaho. Adv-O23
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
Pierce Park and Collister.

ME- ana Mrs. Bert Clark are rejoic-
ing in son born Sunday, Oct. IA.
The McCarren place located Just east
OF Pierce Park has recently been sold
to Mr.. Porter of Camas Prairie.
The Rev. Mr.. Wood, who has been
living on the hill road north of Gary
has rented the Trawin place at Col
lister, which will be renovated and
improved before he moves in.
Pierce Park mid-wee service was
held at the school house "Wednesday
evening.
Mrs. Olsen and son. whose home is
on the island south of Gary station
are sick with typhoid fever.
Dr. Van Dusen has returned from
Twin Falls and will occupy his pulpit
at Collister Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs Bert Clark who for
some time have been living on the
hill road north of Pierce Park have
moved to Riverside.
William Bowers, who had his leg
broken month ago, is recovering rap
idly and will soon be able to leave the
hospital.
Mrs. Jane jenkins OF Baker CITY.
Ore, who has been visiting Mrs. Paul
Clark for several days, left for Cald
well Thursday. where she will spend
few days with friends before re-
turning home.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. L. Sarvis will leave
Saturday for Cosad Neb., where they
will visit with relatives.
Collister w. C. r. L. met Thursday
with Mrs. F., l.. Sarvis.
Mrs. Harry Heller came from the
mountains Friday where she has been
with Mr.. Heller for several months
who Is forest ranger In the employ
of the government. Mr.. Heller is ex-
pected to arrive some time next week
Subject of sermon at Pierce Park
Sunday morning, Making Out Saliva
ton"
Miss Davis, took charge of the ad
vanced department of Pierce Park
school Friday. Mrs. Rheinhart has
the primary department.
Word has been received from Pro-
fessor f. oya Cook. who was last
year principal OF Pierce Park school,
but is now educational director of
the Idaho Industrial Training school.
He likes his work and word has been
received through those who should |
know, that he is well liked, and just
the man for the place.
Mrs. Frances Crossen spent part OF /
the week at Nampa In attendance on |
the Rebecca Static assembly.
The parents and a brother of c. f. |
Tappan spent Wednesday at his home /
at Riverside. Mr.. Tappan has been
Ill for several weeks, but is now re-
covering.
Mrs. r. f, Lamb entertained Mrs. II. |
NJ. Butts and daughter, Ruth, of Boise
Wednesday.
Walter Marshall. a student In the
Northwestern university, is in the uni
versity training camp, and has at
tanned the position of corporal.
Professor F'oote. is acting as sub
stitute in liberty bond drive in place
of c. c. Sherman, who could not serve
because Of pressing business engage
ments.
F. A. Little has bought the apple
crop Of A II. Castle.
Pierce Park Ladies' Aid will meet
with Mrs. M. B. Atkinson Wednes-
day.
Bessie Welty Is living with her sis
ter. Mrs. George Hesser.
Pierce Park Ladies' Aid will hold
= Halloween social In Pierce Park
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
MEETINGS DURING THE WEEK.

Monday noon--University directors.
Monday evening-Male chorus.
Tuesday noon-Country club direct
ors.
Tuesday evening-Boise Valley De-
league.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
OTHER GREAT SHIPMENTS.

The significance of the shipments OF
grain and livestock going out from this
city to the markets increases when 1t
is remembered that the shipments from
these two communities which have been
enumerated only constitutes a part of
the many shipments which are made
from this city each year. The shipment
of horses sent out this year to the mar
kets by the Caldwell Horse and Mule
company have amounted to 500 car
loads, reaching an average monthly
shipment of about 80 carloads, and Gre
ating for the city the national reputa-
ton of being one OF the greatest horse
markets in the entire United States.
From an agricultural viewpoint the
progress of the territory upon which
this city draws for its business life has
indeed been wonderful within the last
four or five years, but to even the cas-
ual observer, 1t is patent that il is but
In the infancy of its development. An
abundance of electric power has formed
and will continue to form the most po-
great Boise valley of which 1t is a part,
and those closely in touch with this
phase of its development are impressed
that in the course of time, it will con-
stitute the center OF electric lines of
such magnitude as to cause it to he
included in the list of the nations most
important farming communities.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
WARNING ISSUED.

TO the milk and cream producers:
recent examination of market milk
and cream would indicate a degree of
carelessness on the part of both pro-
ducer and distributor. There is too
much sediment in the milk and the
bacterial count runs entirely too high.
Especially is this true of milk and
cream being received and distributed
by creameries. All creameries. diaries,
restaurants and merchants handling
milk and cream are again warned that
further examination of milk will be
made and unless there is a decided
Improvement in quality, prosecution
will necessarily follow.
There can be no excuse for sedi-
ment, especially COW manure, in milk
and the bacterial count can be reduced
by prompt and effective cooling i'm
mediately after milking and keeping
cool during storage and delivery.
"Creameries, butter and cheese fac
tories are warned against the use Of
unwholesome cream in the manufac-
ture of their products. Farmers are
also advised that they are equally re-
sponsible for the condition of milk and
cream delivered to creameries and
cheese factories for manufacturing
purposes"
Inspector White recently made a
round of inspection of creameries,
cheese factories and dairies and states
that while some are maintaining high
standard of cleanliness. he found some
that were drifting into careless,
shiftless manner of handling these
products. The milk and cream being
delivered by some farmers and ranch
ers to these factories is extremely dirty
and a vigorous campaign will be con-
Quoted in which the producer. dealer
and manufacturer will be held respon
sible for the condition of their
products
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
NOTICE.

NOTICE.
Notice is hereby given that a meet
ing will be held on the 1st day of
November, 1917, for the purpose of
organizing corporation, without
profit, to establish the Old Peoples
Home at Boise, Idaho. Said meeting
to be held at the Commercial club
rooms in the Boise City National Bank
building, Boise, Idaho.
And for the further purpose of elect
ing board of directors and to do all
and everything that may properly
come before the meeting.
Thurs, Oct. IS; Sun, Oct 81; Thurs,
Oct. 25 Sun. Oct. 2S,-Adv.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21

Wednesday. noon--Club directors.
Friday noon-Traffic bureau.
Saturday afternoon - Ada County
Teachers association.
Saturday afternoon asso-
citation for conservation.
Saturday evening-University club.
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21
BACTERIAL COUNT.
MUST BE REDUCED.
SAYS INSPECTOR.
Too Much Sediment Also
Found in Milk Quality
Must Be Improved or
Prosecutions Follow.

The bacterial count in milk and
cream sold in Idaho must be reduced.
who also holds the office of pure food
commissioner, so declares. II it is not
and the sediment in milk also re-
moved without further delay prosecu-
tons will follow.
Inspector White issued the following
statement which milk and cream pro
ducers are warned to heed:
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1917-10-21

tension of his road from this city 10
Homedale and from that place to the
Henderson ferry, from where 1t would
again be extended back to this city,
forming a loop road around one of the
most resourceful agricultural and live
stock belts in the entire West.