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CREENYILLE MILL SOLD AT AUCTION SNAMBOW SHUTTLE COMPANY BUYS SALUDA PLANT AT . GREENVILLE. /r Tl IANUFACThRE SHUTTLES Plant Wil Be Converted Into Wood Workig Factory Within Next Few Months. Greenville. - The Saluda Manufae turing company, located near this city, which one year ago filed bankruptcy proceedings and early in July was placed in the hands of E. A. Gillillin as trustee, was sold at public auction for $29.000 to the Shambow Shuttle Company, of Woonsocket, R. I. With the-'purchase of the plant of the Saluda Manufacturing company by the ihambow interests, announcement was made that the building will be transferred into a factory for the mak Ing of spools, shuttles and bobbins. employing approximately 150 persons. Special machinery necessary for the manufacture of these articles has been ordered and will be installed as quickly as received. This machinery, it was stated, will require 90 days to manufacture and it will be from four to six months before the plant is ready for operatjon as a spool, shuttle and bobbin factory. The textile ma ehinery used during the lifetime of the Saluda mill will be removed at once. Numerous additions and changes will be necessary before the building can be utilized for the manufacture of textile accessories, ft was stated. A ocerete floor will be put in, a new 20of will be placed on the building, while sheds for the storage of spools., shuttles and blocks will be built. Ex-; tensive dry kilns for the proper cur ing of material out of which the spoolc and shuttles are made will also be erected. Peach Soil Land in Ches'9r. Chester.-W. N. Hutt, horticulturist from the Sabidhir peach section of North Carolina, wao has been examin ing lands of Chester eounty parties made a number of encouraging reports forthe development of peach growing 4m a commercial scale. HM. Butt went over the lands of ten N-ieent owners and in doing so -was carried 'to all parts of Chester 4.mnty. When the lands were not lutabe he had no hestancy in say tng so, and at the same time MOld the owners what kind of use to make of the lands if they, were suitable for any other kind of fruit or for pecan growing. The~ lands he reborted on favor * ably for peach growing are owned by Edward Hamrick, C. C. Edwards. C. C. McAllley, C. D. Crosby, F. M. Boldridge and Mrs. J .J. Stringfellow. Other lands examined and,. reported: with suggestions as to adaptataan are owned by James H. Glenn. Senator Da vid Hamilton and Miss Zelma Doug Two Special-ists Added to Service. Clemson College.-Two new exten sion workers have been engaged' by the extension service, C. Lee Gowan as county agricultural agent for Abbie rille county and D. D. Whitcomb as marketing specialist for the Aiken dis-, trict, according to announcement by; Director W. W. Long of the extension service. Mr. Gowan, who succeeds Wayne G McGowan as county agric'ultural agent in Abbeville county, Is a native of: Madison county, N. C. He was edu cated at Reinhardt college, the Geor gia State College of Agriculture and the Peabody School of Education, and has had ten years of experience in farming, several years in county agent work In Gaston county, N, C., and sev-; oral years as a railway agricultural agent. Mr. Gowan has already taken - up his duties in Ab-seville county with headquarters at Abbeville. Donald D. Whitcomb came to South Carolina from Saniford, Fla., where he * had had two years of successful ex perience with the Sanford Truck Gr'owers' association as field agent and packing hpuse foreman. He had been the temporary employment of the .eatension service' as marketing spe-' cialist since May 1 with headquarters at Aiken. Vote Paving Bonds. Easley-In a municipal election held herb, 'voting on the question of issuibg $60.000 in bonds td pave the streets ,i Ealey, there were 183 for and 114 -against. The commiss'oners elected to execute the work are: B J. Wood side, A. B. Taylor and Md. E. Oarrison. Plans to Erect Tuberculems Camp. Greenwood.-A survey of the entire county will be made during September to determine the number ot cases of tuberculosis in Greenwood, prepara tory to plans to erect a tuoer-ulosis camp here. (A clinic will be held on' October 4 and .5. - Steps are on foot to establish a, county tuberculosis camp t.o take (-are, of cases which can not now be ad aitted to the state sanatorium. The' Greenwood Kiwanis club and othe'r or ganizations arE sponsoring thae miove INCREASE NOTED IN EMPLOYMrN1I BULSINESS IS SOUND DESPITE THE PAILROAD AND FUEL StTUATION. EAND FOR FARM LARlEIS Department of Labor Issues Infustriai Analysis for the Month of August. Washingtom-Employment showed an increase during August as com pared with July depicting the sound-1 nes of business despite the rail an'd fuel situation, accorling to the de partment of labor's industrial analy-I sis. Out of 65 leading cities 39 re ported increased employment, 28 re oorded decreases. Employment conditions in Virginia improved considerably during August, with heavy increases evident in tex tiles, lumber anh leather, while the demand for farm laborers was bol stored by harvesting. Food and kin drod prQducts, iron and steel, chemi cals, metal and- metal products, .to baooo, vehicle and miscellaneous in dustries, also reported slight increasa es in employment in the state. In North Carolina, lumber and tex tile mills recalled a number of work ers and demand for farm laborers in creased, with industrial improvement generally shown. South Carolina textil. iants and farms provided employment for a number wro were idle the previous month. Fuel and transportation dif ficulties apparently were offset. Fair recovery was recorded in the textile and vehicle industries of Geor gia! with slight increases in stone, clay and glass employwent Florida reported plenty of work for all classes of labor, with the supply! of workers sufficient for presentl needs. Construction of a number of citrus packing plants, office buildings, hotels and restaurants in the south ern part of the state was giving em ployment to skilled building- trades men, while repairing and painting in anticipation of an early tourist sea son due to the expected coal shortage, I were using a considerable lot of labir in those fields. A availablecommon labor was finding , mployment in the intensive roads building program I a number of counties. Beaman Bennett Taken to Baltimome Washington. - Aecording tn-.ae' quest from Governor Ritchie, of Mary land, Secretary Denby ordered Sea man George Bennett, of the Hampton Roads naval training station to..be ta ken to Baltimore under a fnarine: guard for examination In connection with the kidnapping and killing last February of Claire Stone, an eight year-old Baltimore school girl. Several days ago Bennett is saidi to have told Capt. R. Z., Johnson, his1 commanding officer, that he was pres-1 ent when Claire Stone was mtirdered by a ma~n known as "Red." Governor.Ritchie, -in his request to1 Secretary Denby, said the police were not ready to fully accept Bennett's story, but wanted him brought to Ba! timore under guard jo that he might be examined. The governor said two< men were under arrest in Baltimorei for the crime and that Bennett might be able to identify one of them. At the navy department, It was said1 that Bennett will not be turned over to the jurisdiction of the Maryland state authorities, but will remain In custody of the marine guards. Cox Talks of European Affairs. New York. - Re-establishment of prosperity in the United States must be given first place in the thoughts of Americans and must be the prefac% to discussion Into the entrance of' this country into European affairs and into the league of nations, declared James M. Cox, former Governor of hio, and democratic candidate for the presidency at the last election, on his return from Europe on the Paris. Mr. Cox went abroad to study old world politics and economic condi tions. Discussing the Issues in the con gressional elections this fall, Mr. Cox said that the International Issue 1would be "the failuie of the administrationi both in the moral and unselfish view, on the one hand, and the practical and selfish view on the other, to par ticipate in the affairs of the world." But, he added, the matter of govern mental association to promote peace must yield to the matter of establish ing economic order in this country. Mr. Cox said that, for the moment, there was nothing pressing in the question of the league of nations. Will Make Flight Across Continent. Charleston.-Capt. John 0. Donald son, a native of Greenville, fourth ranking Amnercan ace In the World war, is planning to, leave the Atlantic coast about October 5, for a non-stop flight to the pa cific coast, expecting to! take off from Charlestori. He will head for San Diego. Calif., and will be ac copaied by' Charles A. Levine, of New York. and a mechanician. Domaddson' in the World war, was capture y 1 it! Germans, escaping in a stK: : airplane. 'He was lin th ~ ~.' -+::ir1'cntal fiight WELCOMES OLTMPIC Honor by Town of Estill for Miss Lucie- Godbold, World-Famed Girl Athlete, -Estiu. - "Godbold Day" was cele brated in the town of Estill, the ooea. sion being the welcoming home of its triumphant daughter, Miss Lucille Godbold, worldrfamous girl athlete. Miss Godbold went to Paris fram Winthrop college for the Olympic games and came away in a blase of glory, the eyes of all the world fol lowing her back across the sea to this, her home, Estill, and Estill assembled to do her honor. Just in front of the Hotel Estill a huge stage was arrang ed flaunting the garnet and gold of Winth'rop college, banked with fern and slim pines and bright with long booths of garnet and gold Bashing the Winthrop pennants and the American flag. The little street, under the glow of many soft lights, was transformed into a veritable fairyland, a sight to make the heart go a-lilting and the feet keep time. It was an unforget table occasion for another reason also, it being the first time that a governor has ever come to Estill. Governor Wilson G. Harvey came to do honor to Miss Godbdid in behalf of South Carolina. The program began at 8 o'clock with Mayor Walter Theus as host of the occasion. He escorted the young guest of honor to the beautifully dec orated stage and they were followed by Governor and Mrs. Harvey, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Godbcld, Misses Eva and Sarah Godbold, H. 0. Hanna, R S. Zeigler, and Frampton Wyman. Mayor Theus introduced -Miss Godbold, who told briefly of her trip to Paris to take part in the Olympic games. She said that she was given the honor of carrying the American flag for her team. She also won two medals in Paris. Miss Goobold brought a num-, ber of laughs from her audiefce by her unique way of telling of her ex reriences. She said she slipepd two bottles of French wine in her suit case, one for the governor ond one for the mayor, but they were taken at the customs house. Miss Godbold was presented with several bouquets of lovely flowers, one being from Win throp -students here. Hugh 0. Hapna, recently elected member of the house of representatives from Hampton ounti, paid high tribute to Mis God bold, saying that it was not only for Estill and South Carolina to be proud Af their young world champion but &at it was for America and the en tire world to be proud. Governor Harvey made a splendid Lddress, chgouing as his subjed "The Nfan 'Who Stepped Out of the (rowd." i. enumerated the things for which or education; higher citizeaship, righteous living. Music for this delightful occasion was furnished by, the Bob Sykes or hestra from Augusta, Ga. About L,500 people gatheed to celebrate the brnging of the laurel wreath to Estill by Miss Godbold. Pee Dee Bridge Nearing Completioe. Florence.-If fair weather cwtinues te Pee Dee bridge may be opined to bffic by the first of the yer-less ban four months now - J. Ifunre ohnson, of Macon, engineer, jpld the sommission on this project '*hen the members convened in theiri regular ;eesion. His report and surby was rery optimistic. Excellent progress has bee made leepite weather conditions, he t4d the eommission. Progress has besa pap. tioularly rapid since the westhe be name clear. Resolutions of respect were pased by thescommission in memory of L. T. Fiughes of Marion, the "father otthe Pee Dee bridge." *Individuakmeners sf the commission expressed thenel re very feelingly on the sudden dath sf Mr. Hughes, who contribute' so cuoh to the realization of this meh seeded improvement in the highay ytem of Spth Carolina. trank J. hnd resigned as clr man of -the dommission. E. T. Ill ex of Marion was elected to be membership in the commission, ut b said he felt he had to be relied sf the additional duities and wk wtth the chairmanship imposed p na him. Mr'. Brand has tieen vald very. hhfas chairman ot ss - pptatb . His resiggtin id ggd regret, the ohief om ~oi bdag that be will oodueS i member, though -jot as chadrmaa Lar, Store Burne. lrenop-- e fourth bg gend mercha store of Scranton 14 pi within one year w the pgce of D. L. Le~ was hi pliud by Ire of unkno *h it( went a general merch1an toeg worth about 310.$O and a b bue4Iing costing over $6,0@. Mr. b carsted emi $W00 tsrnce on a tore anG on th e stock, lsW bim a nt les of ameund $15,000 * the $1,W0 ihenrance. New Cotteetor 26 Begis Duiles Charlessaa.-The new oolledtW# ustoms for Charleston and this I trict will assume office in the * few days, as the commIssion of S. Parker, nominated for this post by the prealdent and duly contld by the senate, has arrived. M*. i ker is in New York at present, t will papbably take office promptgI his return the latter part of the 1i He is a' well known business man)3 being engaged in the lumber tr. le will succeed F. C. Peters. whol *1aking 201 Serve Car 0 IN the early days of automobile contests, Barney Oldfield-out to win every race-studied tires. His consistent success led other drivers to ask for tires constructed to his specifications. Twenty years of road and track victories-with a steady and increas ing demand for tires as ht built them -convinced Barney Oldfield that these speed tests pointed the way to a better tire for everyday use. The enthusiastic reception of Old field Cords by the public proved he was right. Scores of the most prominent dealers in the country and many thousands of car owners, experienced in the use of tires-bear witness by their decided preference that Oldfield is doing a bigger and better job of tire making. This volume, handled in an effec tive way in every phase of manufac The Most Trustworthy Tires Built Fairfield M( Don't bui useIE James J. Storrow, Fuel ~setts during the War during the present coal warning against drawin~ until absolutely necessa following suggestions, a "Don't burn a pound oft ."Cook and heat water fo sene stove or gas stOVE heater. It is handy. It is from room to room. It will perhaps keep you ou "Cooking by kerosene e is more comfortable duri "Kerosene can be bougi and heaters can be bou~ probably any house farm try store in the state." The coal shortage is ahi venience. How much act 'will cause next winter ne( expedient thing to do is now have by cooking amu Tens of thousands of fazz coal by burning Aladdin kerosene. If you need a the improved Perfection STANDARD 4 (New wners oday ture and distribution, has resulted in price quotations far below.what you'd expect on tires known to be b-etter built and more enduring. Practically every impqrtant race event for three years has been won g -. Oldfields. The Wichita Test Run iz: wich an entire set of Oldfield Lcds covered 34,525 miles on rough r. -ds proves the mettle of the Most '7 rustworthy Tires Built in every c..y ariving. The Master Driver and Tire Fujider has given the public a new s'-naard of tire wear and tire cost a true economy that every car owner s ould know about. Your Oldfield dealer has these fa -talk to him. itor Company .n coal yet Administrator of Massachu. and special coal consignee shortage, has issued a timely on~ fhe meagre coal stocks ry. Mr. Storrow makes the mong others: osi this month or in October." r you~r household with a kero. .Bazy a portable kerosene cheap. It can be moved easily will save coal and money. It t of the coal line next winter." tove is cheaper than coal. It ing these warm days. Lt anyiwhere. Kerosene stoves lit today at any hardware or ishing store or general coun. -eady causing much incon. nal suffering and hardship it i one can say. Certainly, the to save every bit of coal you d1 heating with other fuels. ilies are already conserving Security Oil-the perfect cookstove or heater look at line. [ML COMPANY*