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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19
have given US, and wish them all al
Merry Christmas and Prosperous
New Year:

have given US, and wish them all al
Merry Christmas and Prosperous
New Year:
I FOR SALE--G Good dry;Stove Wood,
$3.50 rer half cord. :J,T D. Daniels,
Alcolu, R.. F. 'D.--2t- -pd.,
We have positions open that afford
splendid opportunity for promotion
several young or middle age white
men with sufficient education to read
and write plainly, and with dispatch.
Must be energetic, loyal, ambitious
and willing to workl
Yours truly, "
D. w. Alderman & Sons Co.
-3t. %n s +.t ~ :,
Last Saturday morning about two
o'clock Mr.. Marion Williams was
awakened by hearing something fall
in the back Of his house. He got up
and upon investigation found a room.
in the rear on fire, he then ran up
to the front of the house, awoke his
wife and children and then started to
get bucket of water to try and put
the blaze out, when he discovered the
whole, top burning. The family Just
getting out in time to save their
lives not even dressing the children.
The fire department. responded as
soop. as notified, but the building was
too near gone when the alarm was
sent in, therefore, it and the contents
were total loss. The house belonged
to Mr.. Will Burgess, who is now at
Camp Jackson, and was insured for
$1,000. Mr.. Williams had $500 insur-
'ance on his furniture which will not
half cover the loss. 80. -
All plans have been perfected for
the Christmas celebration next Sun
day in the interest of The, Red Cross!
Governor Richard I. Manning and Ad-.
miral F. ,,E. Beatty will both be pres.
ent. A Nlarge chorus Of thirty or
more voices is being trained for the
occasion and: all of the churches in
town have called. Off their regular
preaching services for the morninf,
SO that all, of The ,rongregations can
attend the meeting at the school
auditorium. -. v.y,.
Large delegations are expected
from various parts of the county,. as
well as from adjoining counties, and
the indications are that an immense
crowd will turn out to hear these. two
distinguished speakers. .,
Governor Manning now has his five
sons in. the army, and Secretary of
War Baker stated few days ago
that he was one of the best war
governors in the United States.
Admiral Beatty is one of the lead
ing officers of Uncle Sans splendid
navy, having behind him many years
of distinguished service, and it is
needless to say that his address will
be interesting as well as instructive:
The services will begin promptly
at half past eleven o'clock; and every
body is invited to attend.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

WANTED-A good, reliable white
lady as housekeeper, and to be treat
ed as one of the family. Apply to
j. M. Galloway, Davis Station, S. c.,
r. F. D.-2t-pd.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Every farmer that has wood on his
place should endeavor to send a few
loads to Manning and help relieve
those that have nothing to burn. Our
people can raise the price if they
could only get the wood hauled to
them. 1t is an impossibility to get
coal now, therefore, we must rely on
wood. D."
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

There is another candidate in the
field for clerk of court in the election
next summer. Mr.. E. B. Brown has
thrown his hat in the ring, and there
will be others.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19


I want to impress upon the people
of the county the Importance of dis
playing the Red Cross Service Flags
in their homes. This flag is to be
considered an emblem of the loyalty
and patriotism of the members of the
household in which it is displayed.
President Wilson would like one of
these Red Cross Flags shown in every
American home and every man, wo-
man and child in America wearing
the Red Cross button. "Kaiser Bill"
will then understand that the Ameri-
can people are behind the American
army.
am expecting q supply of service
flags and extra crosses today or TO-
morrow, as I received letter from
headquarters stating that the supply
had been exhausted, but more were
being printed and would be forwarded
at the earliest possible moment. How
ever, l regret to say that we will not
be able to get in any more buttons
until the first of January, when
every member will be supplied. In a
letter just received from Mr.. Willis
j. Miner, campaign manager for the
South, he states that this shortage in
supplies is due to the fact that all
Red Cross chapters have set out to
double their quota, and it looks as if
the demand for supplies will exceed
the expectation Of the committee.
While we have not the buttons to
distribute and the flags are delayed
l want to urge every worker not to
slacken in his or her efforts, but on
the contrary to give every person an
opportunity to join. AS a Christmas
gift to the Clarendon boys now in
the army, suppose we have a Red
Cross Service Flag displayed in every
home in the county.
E. G. Horton,
Campaign Manager
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

The picture, "Baby Nine" which
will be shown at The Pastime Theatre
Wednesday, Dec. l26th, is beyond a
doubt, the greatest screen Comedy
ever filmed. -.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Please mail all packages before. 4
o'clock P. M, to insure the getting
off the same day.
H. H. Bradham.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Never mind ladies'. The Christmas
shopping doesn't come out of your
pockets. It is your annual ,oppor-
tunity to get more than even with the
men folks. ., VAN
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Prospects for high prices were
never as good. l will have the best
tobacco seed that money can, buy.
See me for your seed after Dec. 25.
,'.r.- r. D. Clark.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

The country people should come to
the rescue of the town folks now, in
the way of hauling wood to them.
Fuel is scarce in Manning, in fact,
some people are suffering here for
the want Of wood. Send your wood to
Manning, the ready cash is awaiting
you.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Please mail all packages before a
o'clock P. M, to insure the getting
off the same day. a..at.
H. H. Bradham.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Soldier Harry Thames, who is sta
toned at Camp Sewer, Greenville, is
spending few days with his parents,
Mr.. apd Mrs. N. D. Thames. Harry
looks the picture Of health, having
gained about twenty pounds since
joining the army -
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Know all men by these presents
christmas presents) that the milk of
human kindness is still sweet.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Call phone 6 when you want te
go to the depot. We have good car.
and all white drivers and will take
you there and back for 25c the rounc
trip. Harvin Motor Co. Phone 6.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

The Red Cross wishes to acknowl-
edge, donation of 81 from Mrs.
Lucille Fladger.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

:, Mr.. Stephen Dow of. Charleston is
on q visit to his daughter, Mrs.
Thomas Nimmer.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

This is the season of the year when
everybody is looking for something
new in stockings.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

We have a show for Tuesday, We'd
nesday and Friday next week and if
you bring your friends it will be equal
to Big Christmas Gift.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

FOR RENT--January first a s
room house. Location and neighbor-
hood one'Sof the best in Manning.
w. P. LEGG.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

ADVERTISE IN. THE TINES.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

Back in the Livery Business with
new cars and the old price. 15c one
way or 25c the round trip. Harvir
Motor Co. Phone 6.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

FOR SALE-Good dry Stove Wood,
$3.50 FER half cord. - D. Daniels,
Alcolu, r. F. 'D.-.2t-pd., Aai
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1917-12-19

City Council has passed an ordi-
nance forbidding the hitching of ami
mails to posts in the business portion.
Read the law in another column.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18
CHAPTER XIV.
Broken Threads.

Mr.. Crawford Stanton a little later
went upstairs to rejoin the respondent
lady, who was taking her after dinner
ease in the most comfortable loun&ing-
chair the mezzanine parlors afforded.
mo good" he reported. "The girls
name is Richlander, and sheer her
father-comes from one of half dozen
Observation-Disclosures can take your
choice among EN-"
Money!" queried the comfortable
one.
Buying mines in the Topaz" said
the husband mechanically. He was
not thinking specially of Mr.. Josiah
Richlanders possible or probable rat
ing with the commercial agencies; ne
was wondering how well Miss Rich
lander knew John Smith, and in what
manner she could be persuaded to tell
| what she might know. While he was
turning it over in his mind the two In
question, Smith and the young woman,
passed through the lobby on their way
| to the theater. Stanton, watching them
narrowly from the vantage-point af-
| forded by the galleried mezZanine,
drew his own conclusions. BY all the
little signs they were not merely chance
acquaintances or even casual friends
Their relations were closer-and OF
longer standing.
| Stanton puzzled over his problem q
long time, long after Mrs. Stanton mao
forsaken the easy chair and had disap-
peared from the scene. His Eastern
employers were growing irascibly I'M
patient. Who was this fellow Smith,
and what was his backing? they were
beginning to ask; and with the asking
there were limitations that If MIR
Crawford Stanton were finding his task
too difficult, there was always an al
tentative.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

nrfyoto suite in the KlnZie BUILDING Of
fees and went across the street TO the
hotel. The great dining room of the
Hophra House was on the ground floor.
The room WAS We'll filed, but the head
waiter found Smith a small table in
the shelter OF one Of the pillars and
brought him an evening paper.
Smith gave MS dinner order and be
gan to glance through the paper. The
subdued chatter and clamor of the big
room dinned pleasantly in his ears.
Half absently he realized that the head
waiter was seating someone at the
place opposite his own; then the faint
odor Of violets instantly reminiscent,
came 20 his nOStrils. He knew in
stinctively, and before he could put
the newspaper aside, what had hap
pened. Hence the shock, when he found
himself face to face with Ncrda Rich
lander. was not 50 completely paralyz-
ing as il might have been. She was
looking across at him with lazy smile
in the glorious brown eyes, and the
surprise was quite evidently no sur
prise for her.
II told the waiter to bring me over
here" she explained; and then, quite
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

are made of it. and even flowers Tor
trimming hats and caps. 1t is made IN
black. oyster white and colOrs, ana
there Is no telling where its use VIII
end. Just now it appears in Scarts or
shawlS and black cushions to match
caps and hats. A few suits have ap-
peared in which the skirts We're maze
of a long fringe of rubber made by
SlaShing il into narrow strips. Inc
scarf shown in the picture is finished
In this way.
The suit for water sports and beach
wear with pointed skirt and trouser-
cites is made of soft taffeta. The four
points one the skirt are finished with
| tassels and smaller tassels fall from
| the ends of the bands that tie about
| the arms. fastening under-arm cover
! ings TO place.
The beach or canoeing costume may
be destined to be forever dry, for there
are other joys of the beach besides
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

is IL puff laid in paits and supported
by crin0line. The brim edge is soft
ened by a narrow plating of the SILK.
The hat ut the left is of silk Jer-
Sey over a flexible frame and Is
trimmed with a felt and chenille orna-
ment. A thin chiffon veil falls from
the brim. covers the face and encir-
Giles the throat. At the right hat or
gold-colored felt has its top crown or
the black leatherlike material and
binding of it, A button to match fas-
tens down a black silk cord ending in
n bInck silk tassel. This is vivid
and very becoming hat. All three or
these are 50 designed that wind or
weather will do them small harm, and
they are more than presentable for
street wear.
The story of motor wells Is brief.
they are of thin chiffon, or silk mesh.
and not very long. Green and purple
! are among the best liked of the bright
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

adds much character and brilliance To
hat, FOR motor or outing wear.
Nearly an The new models have mar
row droup.ng hrims and crowns a lit
lie. less soft than those on summer hats.
This results in hats Of more dignity
than i, l,o~>tbI" in very soft crowns
But there is nothing rigid or hard
about the new arrivals Three Of them
are pictured in the group above, any
Of them may he worn with or without
veil
The hat ii the center mas a grace
fuI and fairly wide hrim faced with
white crepe. The hat is Of dark gray
tattyta ana is worn with COARSE
mc~hrd SILK Veil in purple. The crown
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

bathing. This model may be made to
stand the Water-or not, according 10
the disposition of its wearer
Motor hats that mark the transition
from summer to fall are launched be-
fore that time is near; for the motor
Int must suit itself to all seasons.
The new ones are of fabricS-silk.
wool, felt and a newcomer that looks
like thin, black patent leather, but is
something else. 1t is used in com
bination with the other fabrics i'll the
hody of motor hats, in trimmings and
In entire hats. 1t is as pIiable as rib
bon, appears to be waterproof, AnlI
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

snapped a rubber band around the let
ters and shot them into pigeonhole OF
his desk.
"WeT give you chance to show
what you can do" he told the man out
of work. IF you measure up to the
requirements, the job will be perma-
nent. You may come In tomorrow
morning and report to Mr.. Miller, the
chief clerk"
Having other things to think OF,
Smith forgot the sleepy-eyed young fell
low instantly. But it is safe to assume
that he would not have dismissed the
incident so readily If he had known
that Shaw had been waiting in the
anteroom during the better part OF the
debating interval, and that on the de-
parting applicants cuffs were micro
scopic notes of a number of the more
important letters.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18
To Keep Blankets Soft.

When washing wool blankets do not
rinse in clear water to keep the soft.
ness. Rinse in warm water in which
has been dissolved just enough soap
to make the water soft
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18
Curse of Modern Life.

To eat what you like, and all you
like, may be a merry life, but 1t will
be a short one. The curse Of modern
life Is overfeedlng.-Dr. Frank Crane.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18
CHAPTER Kill.

"sweet Fortunes Minlon."
It was late dinner-time when Smith
closed the big roll-tOp desk In the new
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1917-08-18

quiet colors of the hats which they
finish.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

OLE. ,william o Nichols, Joseph r On.
draeek. Ernest Peter, Samuel O Reis-
Wig. Logan G Riley, Arthur L Riley,
Odie 8 Rose, Victor o Searcv. Floyd
Shelton, Joseph Slovseek. Elijah p
Smith, James Z Stapp, Howard d
Steele. Irving A Taylor. Ralph r will
liams. Hugh G wiuD, Warren o Wright, -,
Jesse L Wright. Albin Seids.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

II the Russians want to dispose OF ex-
Gear Nick they can ship him over here.
He'd make a fair second -ciAss attrac-
tion in freak dime museum.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
To Neal chsppsd sh,ns.

Skins that have been chapped and
made rough by exposure can be 70
lieved By applying with . bit Of old
linen botion consisting Of one ounce
81 rose water. half an ounce Of sycerN
me. half a teaspoonfui of borax. and
three drops Of benzoin.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

County Clerk Foster has kindly sup
piled Us with list OF those registering
June 9th, under the selective draft Or
der. The list is.a long one and must
necessarily be published in INSTALL
ments. We herewith give the list in
part. Balance will follow from week
70 week.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

Hstesd-''aD your husband has bssa
0sceivins yoa. chr Mrs. Hsnpeck-
Yes. the wretch! used to give him
. dime for his car fare every day, and
I nnd he's been walking to the once
snd spending the money."-LAfe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28
STOMACH TROUBLES AID CONSTIPATION.

II will cheerfully say that Chamber
iain's Tablets are the most sstisfsctory
remedy for stomach troubles and con-
stipatiou that | have sold in thirty.
four years drug store service" writes
>. II. Murphy, druggist, wellsburg,
N. Y. For sale b. Davis Drug Co.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

About the time they reach France
the slackers will develop q mania for
the pleasing household duty Of pealing
spuds. The kitchens. you know. are in
the rear.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

CASH for Hides, Furs and Fat Stoci
at Stranathan's Market. Phone 10.
ll-30 II.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1917-06-28

State OF Ohio. City Of Toledo.
Lucas County. -.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath tbs. he
10 senior partner Of the Arm Of F. J.
Cheney q Co.. doing business In the City
Of Toledo. County and State aforesaid.
and that said firm will pay the sum of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use of Halls CATARRH
MEDICINE. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In
my presence. this 9Th day Of December.
A. d. 1886 A. w. GLEASON,
(SeaD Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Medicine In taken in.
ternally and acts through the Blood on
the Mucous Surfaces of the System. Send
FL. CHENEY 4 CO., Toledo. O.
Sold by all druggists. 75c.
Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22
VICTORIA

VICTORIA
To-day = Gladys Brockwell in "a
Branded SOUL" also cover There"
Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday -
THE Zeppelin's Last Raid"
Friday and Saturday-"Babes in the
Woods"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22

facilities. NThe nationwide plea for
wartime economy has served to
stimulate rather than diminish buy
ing. Gifts to relatives and friends
this Yuletide will be useful and
practical, and probably no holiday
season will compare to the present
one in the volume of business done
by the merchants of the country.
To the merchant with antiquated
delivery equipment this season has
again proven, and quite decisively,
too, that he cannot hope to compete
with his competitor who uses the
modern motorized methods. His
tired horses. exhausted men, great
piles of undelivered parcels-to say
nothing of the complaining custom
ers-bring him nearer to the point
where he, too, will be forced to de-
eide upon motor equipment to keep
pace with the modern trend of busi-
ness.
Scores of department stores and
small shops in almost every city of
the country are using Studebaker
Pandel Delivery Cars to facilitate the
work of Christmas deliveries. Some
of them have one or two Stude-
bakers - others have standardized
their equipment and now operate
whole fleets of Studebaker cars.
During the last three weeks of un-
precedented holiday rush these cars
have stayed ION the road" and most
of them worked twenty-four hours
day. six days in the week.
Riding on diversified pneumatic
tires, these Stude baker delivery cars
re as fleet on the road as a touring
ar. They can easily cover a twen-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22
Auto Replaces Mules
In Texas Rice Field

No more impressive demonstra-
ton of the utility of the passenger
motor car could be desired than the
use to which an Overland automo-
bile has been put in the Texas rice
fields.
After five years of service over
the mud roads around Crosby, Tex
as, this car, during the last year,
did the work of twenty-four mules
in harvesting the rice crop of the
Old River Rice Company at Crosby
The veteran touring car was hitched
TO cutter and back and forth across
the 9,000-acre stretch of rice it cut
swath that previously required
three cutters with eight mules each.
The cutter itself was speeded up by
a gasoline engine so that from eight
to twelve miles an hour was the
steady gait of the outfit.
THE outfit is q seven-wheel won
der" declares +. G. Cannon, super
of the farm. 1T costs us
a little over a dollar day to run
the machine, while 1t costs nearly
that much to keep a mule. In it's
present state of service, the auto
mobile could not be appraised at
much more than $3.50, because of
its five years of use and abuse, while
one mule costs $3.50.
When one considers that there
is also a saving of two cutters as
we'll as twenty-four mules, with the
everyday expense of keeping them,
rain or shine, as we'll as two men,
there can be no question concerning
the economy, efficiency and utility of
the Overland car"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22
[ANlJSeM61r8
ORPHEUM

ORPHEUM
Tuesday (Christmas), matinee and
night, December 25 - "Roshanara's .
Danse Diverttssements."
Wednesday. matinee and night, De-
cember 2e - Harry Lauder and His
Company of International Artists.
Friday night and Saturday, matinee
and night, December 2S and 29 -
William A. Brady presents THE
Man Who Came Back"
MAJESTIC
High Grade of Vaudeville.
COLONIAL
To-night-Madge Kennedy in Nearly
Married"
Monday and Christmas Day - Earle
Williams in THE Grell Mystery"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-22
Motor Cars Speed Up
Christmas Deliveries

"Just how thoroughly motorized
this country really is has been won
derfully well demonstrated during
the past three weeks" says Henry
IT. Myers, sales manager of the COM
mercial car division of the Stude-
baker Corporation. "And never has
there been such a splendid oppor-
tunity to prove the value of the mo-
tor car as applied to the business ac-
tivity of the nation.
Under normal conditions, the
great buying activity of the holiday
season has taxed the delivery sys-
TENS of our merchants to the point
of utter decentralization. Handling
crowded stores and supplying eager
gift-seekers with the merchandise of
their wanting has always been less
difficult to manage successfully than
the delivery of purchases to GUS
toners when promised. And, be-
cause it is only human nature to
procrastinate, the Christmas rush
usually finds the merchant hard put
TO deliver eleventh hour purchases
Contrary to a natural belief at
this time, war conditions have only
served to intensity the strain put
upon the merchants transportation