The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1919-04-30

nlf. EppefSon, the music being furn-
lshed for the occasion by Comstock' S
/ Orchestra, of Augusta, being much
enjoyed by the following folks from
Summerton: Misses Fairy Pitts, Lila
Briggs, Emaline Woodruff, Myrtle AL
! len Pearle Davis, Kathleen Balm,
Mabel Davis and Mesrs. Pete Chcwn-
ing, DeVcauX Carson, Harry Brown,
John Gentry, w. D. McClary, Mani
gault Capers, Frank Mood, Douglas
Balm, Charles Pitts, and Ray Broad
/ way.
Mr. and Mrs. John Baskins, Of
BIshopville, are visiting Mrs. Baskins'
mother, Mrs. A. S. Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rose, of Charlotte,
are visiting Mrs. Roses sister, Mrs.
J. A. James.
Paris Green and Arsenate Of Lead.
for Destroying Tobacco worms, at
Rhamc's Drug Store.
n ,ss Annie Varnchoc has been call
cd to Charleston to be with her moth
er who is very i'll at this writing. She
was also accompanied by Mrs. D. c..
| Mason.
Miss Annie Louise Asbell has re-
turned from Columbia.
Mr.. Joe Joseph, Of George Josoph's
Department Store, spent last Friday
in Sumter on business.
Mr.. l.. A. Brunson of the Cross
Roads section entertained on last
Wednesday night in honor of his
brother, Mr.. U. S. Brunson, who has
recently been discharged from the
service. Several Summcrtonians par
took of the occasion, dancin~ ing
the leading pastime.
Spray your potatoes
Tonic. Increases the Gro K.
the bugs. Sold at Rham, = =
Store
The Summerton High School and
lower grades enjoyed a picnic last
Friday at Scott's Lake. Practically
all of the school children were pres
cnt and all report fine time. Rowing
on the lake was one of the most
pleasant patimes.
Rev. c. S. Fielder, of Ehrhardt,
spent few days in and around Sum
merton last week, taking back with
him Mrs. Fielder, who has been spend
ing a few weeks here with relatives.
MRS. w. d. Smith, OF Lynchbure,
spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs.
w. ID. Carson.
Mrs. l.. K. Howle, formerly of Sum-
merton is visiting her brother-in-Iaw
Mr.. Tim Howlc at st. Paul.
/ We are glad to note at this writ
ing that material Is fast being put
at the location Of the Summcrton To-
bacco Warehouse. 1t was stated last
week thai the committee on building
had not met but that was an error
as the writer was informed by one on
the committee wno was absent from
town on the date the committee held
its meeting and consequently knew
nothing of the proceedings. We are
always glad to correct an error and
especially one of this type. We un-
derstand from miscellaneous reports
that everything is fast developing in
the matter of the warehouse and that
it will be completed in plenty Of time
for the coming season.
Mr.. Harry Brown has accepted a
position with a Savannah firm as
travelling salesman. We wish him
much success in his new undertaking.
The many friends and patrons of
tn" Summerton Drug Company will be
pleased to learn that it's congcnial
manager, DR.. l.. b. Asbell, has recent
ly purchased an up-to-date soda fom-
tain and is now having TIE same in
stalled, and will be as summer draws
nearer ready to quench the thirst of
all those desiring something in the
soda water line.
We are glad to report that Mrs.
j. q. Mathis is improving from her
recent illness. Her many friends wish
her speedy restoration of health.
Mr.. Robert Reeves of Turbcville
and Mr.. Joe Burgess Of Manning were
visitors in Summerton on Sunday.
Lieutenant Nelson, U. s. A., who
has recently been discharged from the
service, is spending a few days with
his mother, Mrs. L. NJ. Nelson.
Mcssrs. j. M. and Capers James
spent the wcek-en in Charleston.
Mr.. E. p. Robertson left on Monday
morning for Gak Ontario, Canada,
where he expects to make his future