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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
Near 1000 Permits Issued

New York, Dec. 28.-Investigation
by the police of numerous deaths at
tributed to wood alcohol poisoning
revealed tonight that in the last three
months federal permits to manufac-
ture perfumery have been issued to
approximately 1000 persons, Of whom
it is said, not more than fifty are le-
gitimate manufacturers of perfumes.
According to the police the holders
of permits are entitled to buy what is
known as cologne spirits" at $3.50 a
gallon, and those who bought it for
other than the making of perfumes
have made purchase amounting to
hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Another death in New York from
poisonous liquor was reported today,
that of Eugene Massiello, who drank
large quantity of "wine" before he
died. An autopsy vii be made tomor-
row.
John C. Verehl, farmer, who died
shortly after being taken to hospi-
tai, is believed also to have been a
victim of wood alcohol and will also
be the subject of an autopsy.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
SOUTH CAROLINA
LEADS THE SOUTH
Makes Best Oversubscription Record
In The S75,000.000
Campaign

South Carolina is leading the entire
South in the Baptist drive for S75,-
100000, according to information re-
ceived from general headquarters at
Nashville. This state has oversub-
scribed her quota by over 35 per cent
which puts the Palmetto common
wealth ahead of any other State.
Georgia is second with approximately
81 per cent.
All the States with the exception OF
four have raised their allotments, and
it is believed these will come very near
reaching their quota before the work
entirely ceases. The total has passed
the s8s, ,OOO,O mark and is still climb
ing.
Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana and
Missouri have not yet reached their
quotas but may yet do so.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
Death of Mr.. Mcknight

After lingering illness of several
weeks, Mr.. A. NJ. Mcknight passed
away on December twenty-six at
eight o'clock P. NJ.
Although his death was not unex-
pected it came as a surprise to his
friends and relatives, while all that
loving hands ard medical aid did,
was of no avail.
The deceased was sixty years old
and is survived by his wife and five
children namely: Messrs. w. X. and
J. A Mcknight, of Kingstree; Miss
Sue Mcknight, of Kingstree; Mrs. F.
X. Graham, of Ehrhardt; and Mrs j.
C. Marshall of Morrisville; and five
grandchildren, besides host of re-
latives. The funeral was held at his
residence by Revs. Sinnott and Speig-
ner at o'clock Saturday afternoon
and the remains laid to rest in the
Williamsburg cemetery.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01

Criminals in ten thousand separate
thefts robbed the people of New York
of cash and goods amounting approxi-
mately to s25,oOO,ooo during 1919. ac-
cording to the New York Tribune Mon
day. The estimate was given by Off
cials of 81 burglary insurance firms
in the city, who say the year just end
ing has been the most disastrous in
their history. Robberies increased by
more than 80 per cent over last year
and the value of the goods stolen al
most doubled. The principal 'losses
were: Silk industry, S2,000,0O0; Fur
riers, s1,5OO,OOO; truck firms, $780,
900; jewelers. $l,OOO,OOO. The total Of
liberty bonds and other securities ap-
propriated by youthful bank messen-
gers exceeded S1,000,000.
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Death List Reaches Fifteen

Cleveland o., Dec. 2s.-The first
death here from alcohol poisoning
since Christmas when several cases
were admitted to hospitals, occurred
today. One new case was reported.
A man found unconscious in a hotel
was taken to a hospital where physi-
clans say his chances of recovery are
slight.
Today's death brings the total since
November 1, up to fifteen.
Another Death Reported
Chicago, Dec. 28.-Another man
was reported dead today as the result
of drinking wood alcohol. If authenti-
Gated as a poison liquor death Chica-
go's total of Christmas poisonings to
date number 9, or 35 since July l. To-
days victim was 73 years old.
Employers were asked today by
Coroner Hoffman to address their
working men tomorrow and warn them
against the use of wood alcohol and
other questionable substitutes for
whiskey. The coroner and members of
his staff also will make a tour of in
dustrial plants issuing warnings
againts poisonous liquors.
Many of the deaths occurred among
laboring men whom the community
could not afford to lose, said the COR
oner.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
Dennis Thompson

The home of Mr. L. w. DcnGis five
miles out, was the scene OF very
pretty wedding Christmas afternoon
at four o'clock when their younges,
daughter, Miss Carrie Dennis, became
the bride of MIR. Harold Thompson, OF
Trio.
First to enter the parlor were Miss
Pearl Jordon, of Lake City, becoming
" gowned in blue satin, with Mr.. Ma
rion Thompson, brother of the
groom. Next came Miss Connie
Thompson, sister of the groom, also
wearing blue, with Mr.. MCGEE, OF
Lake City.
The bride entered on the arm OF
the groom. She was dressed in brown
satin. with shoes, hat, and gloves to
match.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. f. A. Mcdowell, of the Kingstree
Baptist church.
The parlor was tastefully decorat,
ed with Christmas greens. Shortly al
ter the ceremony the bridal party were
served a sumptuous supper.
The happy young couple left soon
after for their future home at Trio
where Mr.. Thompson is a progressive
farmer.
The good wishes of their friends
were manifested by the pretty and
useful presents received.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
News in. And Around Rome

Rome, Dec. 31.-The following
girls and boys are home from college
for the holidays, Miss Mary Rhem,
Columbia College; Miss Louise Snow,
Coker; Furney Rhem, Winfred God
win, David johnson, South Carolina
University; D. |. Wilson, Jr, Flint
Rhem, John J. Snow, Jr,. Clemson;
Martin Owens, Wofford.
Col. and Mrs. Holmes B. Springs
of Greenville have been visiting the
latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs. u. l.
Wilson.
r. Hemingway of Kingstree
spent the holidays with his parents,
Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Hemingway.
Miss Louise Munnerlyn entertained
the young folks of the community at
her home Christmas evening.
Alex Blakeley of Kingstree, was a
pleasant visitor in the community
during Christmas week.
Mr.. Buchanan of Darlington, is
visiting Furney Rhem.
Miss Mary Aimar of Charleston is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. n. II.
- N...-
Durant.
Miss Mary Rhem entertained about
fifty of her friends with an informal
dance at her home Monday evening.
Edward w. Munnerlyn Of Column
bia, spent Christmas with his mother,
Mrs. Fanny Munnerlyn.
Miss Lena Haddock who is teach
ing at Green Sea is spending some
time at home.
w. C. Rollins spent Monday in
Charleston.
DR.. and Mrs. Warren H. Burgess
and little daughter have returned to
Sumter after pleasant visit to the
laters mother, Mrs. Fannie Munner-
lyn.
Rev. and Mrs. G. X. Way have re-
turned after spending Christmas at
Mrs. Ways home at Floyddale.
The Union High School teachers
are spending the holidays at their
respective homes, Prof. Dantzler
Holly Hill; Miss Vernon Williams,
Asheville, N. C; Miss Halene Clark,
Elberton, Ga; Misses Jean Hollis and
Matte McFadden, Richburg; Miss
Ruth Mellow, Lancaster; Miss Annie
Wilson, Oaks.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01

land. Dainty souveniers of wedding
cake, wrapped in handsomely mono
grammed boxes were presented to the
guests by Misses Louise Sherfesee
and Mildred Duvall.
Mr.. and Mrs. O'Bryan left imme-
diately after the ceremony for bri-
dal trip to Washington and further
North. They will be at home at the
residence of the brides mother after
the tenth of January.
The display of handsome wedding
gifts showed the universal popularity
of this young couple. Mr.. O'Bryan is
a rising young lawyer of the firm OF
Stoll & O'Bryan, and his bride, who
has spent her entire life in Kingstree,
is generally beloved.
In addition to the family the out
of-town guests present at the we'd
ding were Mrs. J. A. Metts, of Char
lesion; Miss Theo Gregg of Sumter;
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Sherfesee and
children of Greenville; Mrs. E. H.
Duvall and Miss Duvall of Cheraw.
There were over an hundred invit-
ed guests present to witess the cere-
mony that united this popular young
couple in the holybonds of wedlock.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
GERMANY WANTS
II MILLION BALES
WITH THE WORLD FACING A
COTTON SHORTAGE, WHERE
CAN SHE GET 1T

Columbia, Dec. ga painstaking
investigation by the American Cotton
Association through the most reliable
sources in Europe for the purpose Of
securing all possible information on
the exchange situation and the Euro
pean demand for raw cotton conveys
the absolute certainty of world de-
mand for 100000 bales of Ameri-
can cotton" says statement issued
today by j. Skottowe Wannamaker,
president of the American Cotton AS
Sociation.
From whence can this cotton
Gomez, asks Mr.. Wannamaker,
enormous contracts, some at far low
er prices, both for long and short sta
pie cotton must be filled. Cotton is
dirt cheap today at one dollar per
pound, basis middling.
"The best experts in the country
have confirmed our statements that
the world is facing shortage in raw
cotton and that manufactured products
from cotton are enormously oversold.
Europe will export more cotton than
any previous year since the war be-
tween the states.
"In our investigation we consulted
the best experts in Europe and Amer
lea. We also consulted with the larg-
est dealers throughout Europe. Our
statements that the supply of raw cot
ton has been far over-sold at far low
er prices has been confirmed. Many
of the mills of America and Europe
have sold enormous amounts of man
ufactured goods at fabulous prices.
Europe is alarmed over the absolute
certainty of shortage of raw cotton.
"Direct offers have been made from
a combination of the largest European
dealers for the largest amount OF raw
cotton ever sold at one time or the
largest amount ever sold in Several
consecutive deals, the price offered
being far above prevailing prices. In
desperation and to secure raw cotton
an offer was made to pay to the pro-
ducer the amount now being deducted
for exchange by Europe, it beng
realized that exchange conditions Will
finally become normal.
with the information in hand on
supply and demand, worldwide, and
the price of the manufactured product
| unhesitatingly urge the producers TO
hold their cotton. Europe has already
exported 100000 more bales this
year than last. Inaddition to this an
enormous amount of cotton now in
America has been sold already. we
are facing the absolute certainty OF
cotton selling on the basis OF far
price"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
Claims Another Victim

Easton, Pa, Dec. 28.-"Whiskey'
containing wood alcohol claimed an
other victim tonight when a local
shoe merchant died in a hospital short
ly after being admitted, totally blind.
The police arrested a former police
man and his wife in connection with
the case.
Within two weeks three deaths have
occurred here from the same cause
and an Eastonian died in Battle Creek,
Mich, where he had gone to spend
Christmas with relatives after drink
ing "whiskey" he took with him.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
BIG QUESTIONS
FOR LEGISLATURE
SESSION TO BEGIN JANUARY 13
TO HANDLE IMPORTANT
QUESTIONS I

Columbia, Dec. 29.-What promises
to be a remarkable session of the As
sembly of South Carolina will con-
vene in Columbia on January 13 and
already reports of important legisla-
tive proposals are reachingfthe capi-
tai. Ratification of the suffrage amend
ment to the constitution of the nation,
the creation of State highway main
tenance system, increased appropria-
tions, handled under the new budget
system, and possible centralization
of State government, are among the
most important matters to be handled
by the legislators during their forty
days stay in the capital city.
Increased pay for school teachers
will be one of the appropriation items
of statewide interest.
Among important legislative propo-
sails to be submitted will be the fol-
lowing:
A bill to provide for new court
house in Columbia for Richland coun-
ty bond issue being the means.
Recommendation from Gov. Cooper
for centralized control of State col
leges and State penal institutions.
The State highway maintenance
bill.
A change in the fiscal year, to make
it extend from July to July, instead
of from January l to December 81,
or else ad interim appropriations, to
take care of State expenses during the
months of January and February
each year.
A bill to institute the metric system
in the State, and also bill abolish
ing "dry measure"
A bill to require the railroads to
erect new union station in Columbia.
Legislation for the betterment OF
the teachers profession, probably
creating a State board Of certiication.
Bills to provide Inheritance, income
or franchise taxes.
The hotel inspection bill. Also
bill to require hotels to publish their
scales of rates.
Legislation for giving to the State
warehouse the benefits Of federal
warehouse system.
Adjustment of the present taxation
machinery of the State both with re-
gard to assessments and collection OF
taxes.
Attorney General Wolfe has asked
the legislature to abolish capital pun
ishment, to pass an act simplifying
the form of indictments; also an act
to allow the imposing of the indeter-
inmate sentence only in cases where
the sentence is for less than life; an
act amending the extra law; new
codification of the statutes and laws
to stop stealing of automobiles.
A bill to require licensing OF auto
mobile drivers only after they have
passed an examination.
A bill to regulate automibile traf-
fic on the State highway.
The creation of several game ref
uges and possible slight amendments
to the game laws.
The report of the budget commits
sion regarding finances of the State
government on which the appropria-
tions will be based, is to be one Of the
striking features of the legislative
convention.
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DEATH TOLL PASSES
HUNDRED MARK
CASUALTIES ARE REPORTED
FROM MANY CITIESTHROUGH-
NORTH AND EAST

New York, Dec. 2S.-Federal agents
late tonight arrested five men whom
thew claim, to be the heads Of an or
ganized band which has been respon-
sible for the recent widespread sale OF
wood alcohol concoctions through five
States. One of the men arrested was
described by the government agents
as "The King Pin of the Ring. Two
of the men in custody were described
as New York business men.
Chicopee, Mass, Dec. 2s.-unlted
States Marshal Edward j. Leyden, to-
day arrested four men on federal war
rants, two charging violation OF the
wartime prohibition act and two ille-
gal transportation of liquor from
State to State. The arrest resulted
from his investigation into the deaths
of more than fifty persons in the Con-
necticut valley since Christmas from
drinking wood alcohol contained in a
mixture sold as whiskey.
Four more deaths had resulted since
early this morning from alcohol pois-
oning, three in Holyoke and one IN
Chicopee, bringing the total for the
Connecticut valley, not including Hart
ford, to fifty-two, divided as follows
Chicopee, thirty-six, including two
women; Holyoke, nine; Springfield
four, including one woman; Greenfield
one, and Thompsonville, Conn.,, two.
I Those under arrest on the federal
warrants are, John Nasaizewski, OF
Chicopee, and Harry Shapiro, OF
Springfield, truck driver, who are
charged with bringing the liquor into
the valley; Adam Ostrowski and John
w. Starszyk, both of Holyoke, charg-
ed with violation of the wartime pro-
hibition act. They will be arraigned
before United States commissioner
Monday morning. All were released
under $500 bonds.
Marshal Alfred Caron, Of the Chico
peepolice, left this afternoon for New
Haven, Conn.,, with warrants charg-
ing murder against four men who have
been arrested in that city. The war
rants were sworn out, the police say
on information given by William
Baker, of this town, who is held on a
manslaughter charge, and Harry sha'
piro, of Springfield.
Although several new cases OF the
poisoning were reported today in the
valley, the number decreased consid-
erably over Friday and Saturday. The
number increased in Holyoke, giving
the impression that some Of the hq'
uor bought in that city may have
been consumed since Friday, when the
first signs of the poisoning became
evident.
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Masons Install Officers And Banquet

The installation of officers of Kings
tree Lodge, A. F. NJ. No. as which
took place last Saturday night was
an event of unusual interest in local
Masonic circles, first, because the
ceremony was attended by number
of ladies, and secondly because of the
sumptuous banquet given at the kel-
lahan hotel, following the exercises in
the lodge room. Wit and wisdom flow
ed freely among those gathered
around the festive board and the
evening was a most enjoyable one for
those present.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
Young Bank Makes Good Showing

The Bank of Trio held its first an
ual meeting on December 25th. The
financial progress OF the institution
was most Encouraging, the presidents
report showing the banks resources
to be over 100000, with let earnings
of over $4,000, which YVES carried to
surplus.
w. T. Rowell was elected president,
w. P. Moore, vice-presideEt, E. M.
Pate, cashier and Miss Bessie Regis
ter bookkeeper. The old board OF dl-
rectors was reelected.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01
the four barrels sent to Chicopce, it
is said.
Three More Deaths

Newark, N. ]. Dec. 28.-Three more
deaths from wood alcohol poisoning,
making a total of nine here in the
last three weeks, were reported to the
police tonight.
County Prosecutor Harrison and
Collector of Internal Revenue Charles
Duffy have started Investigations to
trace the source of the liquor which
caused the deaths.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1920-01-01

Remington U NJ c for shooting right
repeating and autoloading rifles and
shotguns.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-12
|WeddimqSS
DAVIs.GRAHAM.

The wedding last evening at $3.50
O'Clock of Miss Elizabeth Davis and
Douglas Graham, of Cuthbert, which
took place at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. H. C. Davis on Jackson street,
was one of simple loneliness. The
entire home was converted into a
Queens Wreath bower and the living
room where the ring ceremony took
place was banked with pink flowers
and ferns. An improvised altar was
made of ferns against background
of palms, on each side of which stood
a mahogany pedestal bearing a silver
candlestick holding a tall pink can
die. The mantel was banked with
pink blossoms placed in willow bas-
kets, and a white aisle was formed
leading from the doorway to the al
tar.
The library was decorated with
pink gladioli and, pink blossoms ar
ranged in vases and wall pockets.
Upon flower covered table was
placed the punch service, the bowl
of which was festooned with natural
grapes and pink wreaths. Miss Mar
garet Wheatley presided at this ia
Bile, and was charming in pink or
candle, wearing orchid colored as
tiers.
The dining room was festooned
with garlands of southern smilax
suspended from the ceilings, and
ferns stood in pots about the room.
The table had handsome lace cover.
The central decoration was a large
.f1x yaf ,iValy
SONS and ferns, large pink tulle
bow grazing the handle of the bas-
ket. Around this centerpiece were
tall pink tapers held in silver sticks.
The place cards were hand-painted
and carried out the wedding idea in
the miniature bride and groom drawn
on each one The favors were small
heart-shaped boxes, filled with pink
cake, the box tied with pink ribbons
and bearing in the center a single
orange blossom.
The reception room was in pink
gladioh and asters, and here the
presents were presented. Among
these gifts were china, cut glass, sill
yer services, individual plates and
urns, vases and a number of table ar
ticles to be utilized in the every day
home service.
Miss Louise Williford played the
wedding music, and just before the
ceremony Miss Melva Clark sang
Because" She wore frock of
pink organdie and carried pink glad
ioli.
As the first notes of Mendelssohn's
wedding march were heard, DR.. Carl
W. Minor, pastor of First Baptist
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-12
CAUSE OF PAINFUL
AND SLOW TEETH
ING BABIES

Baby usually cuts its first teeth
soon after the fifth month. The time
varies in different families and may
be delayed by prolonged illness, but
slow or painful dentition is generally
caused by improper feeding, which
produces Indigestion, faulty elimina-
ton and undernourishment. This
lack of nourishment causes slow for
nation of the teeth, and naturally
much pain when they come through,
as in later months baby's gums are
harder.
If the baby is fretful, sleeps poor
ly, loses appetite and occasionally has
a slight fever during teething time,
indigestion. is probably the cause, but
care must be taken not to use strong,
irritating drugs that cause infamma-
ton of the delicate membrane of ba-
by's stomach
One of the best laxatives for teeth
ing babies is "Baby Ease" perfect
ed preparation by baby specialist
that is easy-acting, non-irritating,
does not produce over-action, or
leave baby constipated. BABY Ease
is a safe. harmless and efficient laxa-
tive and corrective. Use it and you
will see a wonderful improvement in
your baby, if not, take him to ply
sician. Ask your druggist for Baby
Ease"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1920-08-12

church, took his place before the al
tar and awaited the bridal party.
Ronald Lanier, best man, together
with the groom, entered from the IL
brary. Next came Miss Charlotte
Turner and Miss Parmalee DAVIS
bearing pink silken ribbons which
FORMED the aisle for the attendants,
They wore frocks of ACCORDION
pleated organdie in pink, and were
IN turn followed by Miss Nellie Wor-
thy, maid of honor, wearing dress
Oh pink organdie with lace insects
bearing in her arms large bouquet
of pink gladioli showered with valley
lilies. Miss Amelia Jones was the
little flower girl and carried French
basket of pink rosebuds. Her frocK
was of pink organdie with accordion
pleated skirt.
The bride entered upon the arm OF
her father who gave her to the BRIDE
groom at the altar. The ring cere-
mOny was used in a beautifully I'M
pressive service, during which MISS
Williford played very softly the
strains from the wedding chorus. The
brides dress was a handsome model
of charmeuse and silver cloth, ana
her veil was caught to her halr with
band of orange blossoms. Her bou-
quet was a superb shower OF bride
roses and valley lilies.
Following the ceremony the bridal
party entered the dining room where
the guests took their places. Seated
were Mr.. and Mrs. Graham, Miss
Nellie Worthy, Ronald Lanier, MISS
Evelyn Bell, Kinch Worthy, MISS
Melya Clark, Wilson Matthews, Miss
Elizabeth Eldridge, George Earl Ans
lev, Miss Ruth Macarthur, Brownie
Zimmerman. A miniature bride and
groom, dressed in bridal costume
were placed at the head of the table
before Mr.. and Mrs. Graham, and
the brides cake, heart-shaped and
surrounded with pink roses, bearing
the initials DIG, was cut and pre-
scented to the guests as souvenir
from the bride.
Punch was served and the informal
reception which followed was attend
ed by three hundred friends OF the
couple. -
BENJAMIN Davis, brother of the
bride. kept the Brides Book,
and many good wishes were register
ed therein. -
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham left on the
Central of Georgia for Washington
New York, and other points north,
and their wedding itinerary will IN,
clude many intermediate points and
extends over a period of three weeks.
After September / they will be at
home to their friends in Cuthbert,
where Mr.. Graham is engaged IN
business.
Mrs. q. w. Israel, Sr., and daugh-
ter, Miss Leila Israel, will leave
Saturday to spend few days at ~
bee and Beauford, S. c.