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^ V-' ? 1 -" jjj^' ' LEXINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1921. NUMBER 1. . . ^? ?^??? ?.^?i???? ^^HHB|^33IHS?^'';^^'v "'? .*$** ' * > MajH^^^^to potato curing hous< ^ ot the rpotato grow^Hj|^^|HflH^MK^rop of potatoes some ^^BH|HMB9Mwlvt'his week. It was im "that the house woulc ^HBBBWwMpa^^>ened, but it will noi ^HHn|^npiie last of this week. marketing will be folfepiBK tc the plans of the Hpktlon. One provides that may market hif paying for the curing B^I^HHl^^ybbes wlll be marketed b> mffwwr t" i' i i if desired. Carolina Devel opment done much to stimHHHiHHir production and develop i^HBBWwWlad reliable markets for the seat to Mr. Barre the |BMiW5ST3?3WH|yi^. - . BkBMnWMlroM relative to BBMBMBm^^roiich should be read by al] EgPMr^SKWg^^ - 7 i:' IHSPmL up the Harvest.? potatoes behind the plow, of the field" grade. Pick the potatoes ("run of the H^Hpttprowjade) in convenient piles?us^7 5 rows, (20 to 30 bushels Iier, aepeuuius upvu ' individual farm store sufficient but when are storing in the te potatoes are to be ' munity, cooperative i regrading (house s done when the pofc-V-"v'%* ? d at the house. ding?Usually one r will keep up with js should be distribit the grading points as to Care for - the , ades?J's, 2's, and i being placed alongone for each grade, Jways find a place id all crates will be *cu&" should be ivestock and not be ' when stored, enies and storage te value of the 2?House grading.?The harvest of ^K/ each day should be in storage or must well protected from cold with the M^&teseofthat day, otherwise, cold inHpV' jury (dew sometimes affecting) "'A' a?Four (4) and sometimes five p/fr (5) crates should be used in house tfe.grading or regrading?l's, 2's, "JumK bo's" and "cuts" and "strings." ^K -:Vb?Crates* should be placed alongK side each other and the individual ^V^'potiktoes of the full crate (one full crate of a given grade being graded BE* at the tim?) graded accordingly. Coni editions permitting, it is best and more economical to store nothing except k;T number l's for market, in which case ^ , .other grades being assorted out, as a &lvresult\of regrading should be reU r turned "to the farm. Crates should stored,with tops off. ^c~*House grading at storage time Vi offers ihe folowlng advantages: ' 1. A itiore uniformly graded qnd ' $> packed product. fljL The storage housi?rrrfron v&A "^<5 better pJ^setJ/with results of storage, because of having stored noth3t. ing except marketable quality. 3. More economical storage, be'.f cause unmarketable grades can be 4 used at once for feeding to live stock. and a lower per cent of loss wil re' suit from rots. WL'- XOTICK. - The Halloween party, oyster and suI,cr ut Oakville school, Gilbert f route 2, will be held Saturday night, Jj* October 29, instead of Friday night, October 28. as was published in lust \i" week's issue. jr Don't worry over the troubles of tomorrow. It's the successes of toda> f that count. i W*' ;4 1 BUDGET OF PERSONALS FROM BATESBURG i , Batesburg, Oct. 25.?Batesburg Lodge, No. 138, A. F. M., met in extra communication Friday evening for the purpose of conferring the third. k degree on Messrs. Robert C. Brabham, C. E. Jones, and Rev. A. L.' : Gunter. This lodge is in a flourish' ins condition and rapidly growing in membership. The regular meetings are held Friday on or before the full , moon in each month. Rev. J. R. T. Major, presiding eldr . er of this circuit, preached to the I congregation at the Methodist church ; here Sunday night. Mr. Major was at one time principal of the Batesburg' , high school and has many friends > here who are always glad to extend : him a hearty welcome. ; The county fair held at Lexington , last week was well represented from - Batesburg, many of our most prominent citizens attending. Game WaiMen Joe M. Caughman of Lexington was here on business Monj t-'ay. J Mr .Ira C. Carson, town treasurer i and clerk, spent last Wednesday in Coluhibia on business. Magistrate E. R. Steadman returned Sunday from a week's visit to relatives in Savannah. Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Stackhouse of Americus, Ga., were the guests of Dr. R. H. Timmerman and family. Mrs.. W. H. Nicholson and children of Greenwood are the guests of Mrs. N. A. Bates. Miss Anna Hartley has returned from the Augusta Hospital, Where she had been under medical treatment. Mrs. Pauline Spann of Charleston was the guest of fronds in town several days last week. Mrs. Delia Van Fossan of Rocky Mount, X. C., has returned home after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Z. T.-Cook. Mr. and Mrs. Morgan P. Bodie of Lexington; Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Bodie of Wagener were recent guests A?f7Hw;vUnd Mrs: W. E .Bodie of v the Providence church section. Dora Jones, colored, was tried last week in the magistrate's court on a charge of petit larceny and found guilty by the jury. The defendant was represented by E. L. Asbill, Esq., of Leesville and Hon. McKendree j ! Barr prosecuted the case. [ Mrs. Anna Bell Dell of Columbia visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Whitten several days last week. Mrs. H. G. Cullum has returned from a visit to relatives at Greenville, a^r. Leo C. Gunter, a well known business man of .Knoxville, Tenn., ' was a recent visitor to his mother, .airs. U. X. Gunter. aiiss alary E. Whitten, a student of Chicora college, Columbia, accompan-1 ied by her friends, aiisses Lilly aicrj Cullum and Agnes BiaKe, were re- j . cent guests of relatives in town. Mrs. J. D. Crouch has returned from a visit to friends at Montmerenei j in Aiken county. ^ PATRONS OF SUNNY SOUTH SCHOOIi TO MEET ON 29TH A cordial invitation is extended to ; every man, woman and child interested in the betterment of Sunny South school, residing in the district, to a community meeting at the school house, Saturday evening the 29th inst. We promise in advance there will be nothing to buy or sell. Our primary object is to give the patrons and Miss Fulmer, our teacher, an opportunity to meet and become acquainted. After that, we will have an opportunity to felicitate with each other where good lias befallen us and console when the opposite has been our fate. o? SWANSEA HOME j DESTROYED BY FIUK.^ I Swansea. S. C.. Cot. 22.?On the i 20th of October, about 9 p. m.. the dwelling house of J. P. Hutto. occupied by Charles E. Fanning, was burned. Mr. Fanning lost all his ,-wo 'nousenoiu gOOUft a!iu ncai iu>, uj^/u.v.. , I The house was in the town ot j Swansea and was a very good house. BRANIIAM-WIGGIXS. .Mis Bessie P.ranham and Mr. S. A. j Wiggins, both ot' Columbia, were mar-1 Vied last Friday morning in Lexington j by the Rev. F. H. Funderburk. The young eouple drove over from Columbia to be married and returned immediately after the ceremony. i rural schools ! show gain j in enrollment! I Julius E. Sharpe, county superinI tendent of education, is in receipt of a letter from John E. Swearingen, State superintendent of education, conveying a, statistical table, giving comparative enrollments in theschools of the county for the past two scholastic years, wh.ich give some excellent food for thought. The figures show that while the enrollment in rural graded schools increased in one year from 2,883 to 3,374, a jump of 491 or nearly IS per cent., the en-' vollment in high schools remained practically stationery, advancing from 2,312 to 2,331, or a gain ot only 19. The letter of Mr. Swearingen and the table are as follows: To the County Superintendent of Education: Dear Sir: Statistics for the scholastic year 1920-21 are now being compiled in the office of State superintendent of education. These figures afford a reliable index to school problems and school progress. The emphasis that has been plae- j ed on high schools and rural graded! schools during recent years is begin- I ning to result in better gradation and promotion of pupils. A study of these two groups of schools during 1919-20 and 1920-21 will help to indicate the! needs and tendencies of the publicschools of your county. Note carefully the thin upper grades. Observe also the heavy elimination during the fifth grade. Can anything be done to improve these conditions during 1921-22? The figures relate only to enrollment because too much space would j be required fdr* "discussion of other j topics. Yours respectfully. J. E. Swearingen. State Supt. of Education. Lexington County. Enrollment by grades in high I schools and rui*al graded schools. High Schools. 1919-1920 1920-1921 No. schools ' participating ... 0 5 i 1st grade -.. 570 4 77 \ 2nd grade 278 295 3rd grade 239 2G6 4th grade 301 267 5th grade 250 240 6th grade ........ 195 ' 224 7th grade 147 , 209 J 8th giade ........ 143 145; tOh ?rvarl?? HX 1 14 ! 10th grade GO Si j 11th grade 22 12; f 2312 2331 | Rural Graded Schools. 19-*20 2 0-'21 Xo. schools participating 35 44 i 1st grade S27 9X2 i 2nd grade 372 431! 3rd grade 5 37G 434 j 4th grade 3G5 4031 5th grade 277 " 3S0 Gth grade 272 . 295 7th grade 192 22S Sth grade 145 MSj 9th grade 45 59 j 10th grade 14 12: 11th grade 00 , (O) j ~~r 28S J 33 < 4 | WALTER F. HOOK TAKES OFFICE OF PROBATE j I Walter F. -iiewly \l_ciXl judge ol' i?yol<ate for Lexington! inducted into office yes-r terday. Tuesday ,the 25th. Mr. Hookj assumed charge ol' the office imme-j diately upon qualifying. He was nom-j ( inated in the recent primary, ihe i choice being confirmed in the general election held on the 11th of this month. Mr. Hook succeeds the late la- j merited George S. Drafts. a i a, i ? AMKIUCWX LEGION TO MEET NOVEMIJEK :',IG) The regular meeting of the Lexington Post of the American Legion hasbeen postponed from the time set. October 27, until Thursday night, November 2. All members are urged to be present at that time. STREET WORK TO BE ! RESUMED AT EARLY DATE. j Acting Mayor Sam J. Long an- j ! nounces that work on the streets, c which had been temporarily suspend- j i'ed because of an accident to the big ^ tractor loaned by the state highway ^ department, will be resumed within j. 'a few days now. Parts for the tracr tor have been ordered and are v momentarily expected. Considerable v work has been done already, but there s remains a good deal to do yet. The ^ hill of east Main street will be put in good condition and Depot street i will be again worked over. Mayor ' Long is being congratulated on all 0 l c sides for the persistence and interest f in the matter which he has manifested. 1 9 , 0 , t STEED.MAX SCHOOL TO ? OPEX XOVEMBER 1 t a The new school building af* Steed- ? man has just been completed and the J 1921 sesison will begin on Tuesday, v 'November 21, at 10:20 o'clock. Several speakers will be present on open- a . ing day to address the gathering, t among them being John.E. Swearin- a gen, State superintendent of educo- t tion, and .1. E. Sharpe, county sup- (] erintendent of education, and pos- r sibly others. After the speaking din-i t ner will be served on the grounds, fc The public generally, and more es- ; pecially the patrons of Steednian s school, are invited to be present, at v the opening. | 'I ANOTHER LARGE POTATO. We are indebted to Mr. JR. F. Rob-1 a erts for another fine sweet potato. Tt weighed seven pounds. WRIGLEY ON ADVERTISING a ? "It was on a train carrying me from Chicago to my home in Pasa- a dena. A man who overheard my * name mentioned by others. approached me," says an Exchange. * "Are you the Mr. Wriglcy who ^ manufactures chewing gum?" he ^ asked. , "I'm -answered. 11 "Then, Mr. Wrigley, I've something to say to you," he said. "I've all the respect in the world for a successful e business man?understand that?but, you're making a great mistake." c* ''What is it?" I asked h'm, for I'm! r' alwavs anxious to learn my mistakes.i 1 7 "How touch money are you spend-1 ? ing in advertising?" j ^ "Ten thousand dollars a day." "Well, you're losing money fast!! You should not have to advertise any ! more. Every one knows your sum.! Advertising can't heli? you much any|a more." J "My friend," 1 said, "we're riding j on a train . What would happen to thisj ? car if tlio locomotive was disconnect-! w ed and went on ahead. Well, that's 1; what would happen to my business if I stopped advertising. "And in my answer to my weil-in- a tentioned friend lies a great secrel *' of successful advertising. "I made Wrigley's synonymous] with chewing gum l>y advertising ! s When people saw Wrigley's they]1' thought ?>i" gum. When they wanted] gmu they thnugrbt of Wrigloy's" liei*e continued. } a ' Adve: Using is the locomotive pull- | ing' business along. Stop ad'.erlisiutr. j " ' b disconnect tne locomotive and vouri 1 business slows down t<> a stop. VTou'll I .IS.... ! f lost; a let ol v:iiu:ii?i?; u:iir ; siarl'. il a.'.;' in . i 11 "An adwrlising splurge is seldom j ^ ! 4 ' Vfiy cf'Vel iv? . lV(??do i-nuTi iu|V(;i yoUJ- L stme. yon; easiness as earn as >ouj forge: liici:!. Keep them thinking j * ,about. yo'ir store 1>> thinking about! n \h i?iai>>]' , and ii 1 < only way to >t:u !i 1 i\ien: i.s i'V a<:\'? rtising. V, . ! Vvv< nif*;aknr uhon yi.u ndv'ivttst tytet vv'nii arr ad eeri i.-fing. nor beast : ing. I |f "] )?.a': s; read your advertising ?<?: ! ^ thin! i 'itv. s]?ajcrs am one of the; most effective methods nil advertising. I ! ? for !i>::nv obvious reasons. 1 'raetiecllv i , i ?' every can mads a newspaper." > ? vnn aro ir: business adverbsing is a necessary inv (ad;.and. 1? gets' A vol! v.ani vi?a . '! , a; <<:, M'Ti- nasi- . ! u it ess. Tu?-m*s i; < !,:< m re-! r liable way t?s trie v. !*iaa > advet fis? said Mr. \\ i nrko . ! . ! ' "My first advert isim' rent met. wat-j ^ QOnfi T ocf- c T cnon f noo - ! MM COW. I JUOt A w'X'* .?<. | 000 in a<iv? t i i.Mi:y 'Writ: lev's." Now : ! *. spend Si 0.000 :t day. ,;Fitrur<- <>m how many sticks ofj 14titii must !'* sold !o meet this ad-J vertisiny :ij>??ft?i?ri;ition alone and see! !; for yonrself how advertising yets re-j suits." j i; EDMUND NEWS. Edmund is still on the map, hou.srh we hadn't been apprising you if the fact through these columns ately, hut, if "business doesn't pick ip", we can't say how long we will >e on the map. However, we are larging on like grim death and exacting better times; at the same time re are making inquiries as the best ray' to walk to Africa fo- fear we hall be forced to seek a crime where 10 clothing is required and feed grow 3 ipon trees. With the exception of corn and -in iccasional patch of peas or potatoes, rops are gathered in this section and all grain sowing has begun. Gatherng the cotton crop was a small mater. According to the gin records of >Ir. J. C. Shealy, there will be less ban one-fourth of a crop made round Edmund. Last year he tinned more than S00 bales; this ear he has ginned l ss than 100 with cry little more in sight. Generally, farmers are nonplussed .s to what is best to do. Knowing hat something must be done, they re trying to decide the best course o pursue, and we feel safe in prelicting that this next year will see nore produced for home consump ion on the farms in tins ncignoorlood than ever before. The Edmund flour mill has been hut down for the past two weeks rhile repairs were made on .the dam. 'hat there is still wheat to be ground t this season proves that we are :ot depending on the West for flour s much as we used to. Edmund school, also Sunny South, pened last Monday with good attendnces. The former with Mrs. Leon 5arr of Gilbert as principal and Miss ietitia May Jeff coat of Swansea as # ssistant; the latter with Miss Bessie 'ulmer of Chapin as teacher. Among those attending the county air from Edmund were: Mr. and Irs. Julian Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. ? ? t \ irnest g. snarpe, ivn?. o. .-v. ith and two little daughters, Georgie nd Carline, Mr. T. W. Reedcr and lis mother, Mrs. Reeder. Mrs. C. O. Hutto is on an extendd visit to her brother in Florida. Mrs. W. M. Spires spent last weeknd with Mr. Spire's mother down ear Gaston. Mr. C. E. Corley, his son, G. E. r., and Mr. Humphries of Lexing:>n spent a short while in Edmund unday. Mrs. Julia Shealy is visiting relaives at Lexington. Messrs .J. A. Kyzer, J. A. Wise nd W. M. Spires made a trip to .exington on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Josh Lewis from ver beyond Lexington spent Sunday ,ith Mr. W. A. Spires. Mrs. Lewis' tther. and family. We are sorry to learn that Mrs. saiah Gorley, who lias been seriously 1 for two weeks, is not improving s fast as was hoped for. We-trust he will soon be restored to health. Mi-c s: < "Render is the champion nake killer of this section, considerlg her age. While waluking near lie sugar cane patch one Saturday vening a couple weeks ago. she ran cross a rattle snake, which, without ailing for assistance, she killed and iseoverod it had seven rattles and a UttOJl . The chaingang lias been down arid ixed up the road from here to Ltxlgton in dandy shape, but could have one a much beter part by us had not he weather been so dry. We have ad no rain in more than a month, lardens and grain are very much in eed of rain. NHK\LY-< YLLAIIAN . < Contributed.> one of the most beautiful weddings f recent months was: solemnized on lie 17th day of October. 1? 1. when Iiss Louise Shealy (>f Lexington be-, ame the bride <>f .Mr. Sam Callahan! Pulaski. Tenn.. at the home of Lev. j 1. i.. K'eaton. pastor of the (Jreen treat .Methodist church of Columbia. . C. The bride is the daughter o! !r. and Mrs. S. P. Sliealy of Lexigton. She was never tao' e heau-| ifnl than on the day she married, i Mr. and Mrs. Callahan are now at' 22 Oervais street. Columbia, where I toy wil remain until they get puarm's in camp. We wish Mr. and Mrs. allahau a lontf and happy life. Know What He'd l)o Friend?If you had a million dclirs what would you do? Pessimist?Wake up and find that i, wasn't so. NO RUSH OF TAXPAYERS TO TREASURER For the first time in a ffood many voovs T.ovfne-tnn rnimtv wns not tll<? first to remit taxes to the State reasurer. Although the books for collection of taxes have been open since the 15th of this month very little more than a thousand dollars has been paid in to the office of W. J. Smith, county treasurer. Treasurer's Rounds The treasurer is this week announcing his schedule of rounds for the collection of taxes, beginning at Chapin November 15 and ending at Swansea on the 23rd. Mr. Smith made the announcement that he will visit this year only such places as have banks, so that all moneys collected will be deposited immediately. Arrangements haw been made with all the banks in the towns to supply all necessary change. This will relieve the treasurer of the necessity of carrying any money whatever with him. This step was taken upon the advice of the comptroller general. The tax levy for State and county purposes this year is five mills lower than that of last year. Schedule. The treasurer's schedule is as follows, one entire day being devoted to each place: First Week. Chapin?Tuesday, Noember 15. Batesburg ? Wednesday, November 16. Leesville?Thursday, November 17. Gilbert?Friday, November 18. lVw?lr. Pelion?Tuesday, November 22. Swansea ? Wednesday, November 23. WATER WAGON IN LEXINGTON HELPS TO RELIEVE DROUGHT. It may sound paradoxical, but there is no paradox about it. The water wagon, which is rapidly becoming u popular vehicle in the town of Lex< ington, has materially aided in relieving the effects of the severe drought which we have been experiencing. The thanks of the business men and all others who use Main street are due to Mr. J. S. Caughman, the state highway department and the Lexington Manufacturing Company for the great boon which the water wagon has conferred. Mr. 'Caughman voluntarily solicited the .loan of the sprinkler from the. state highway body, and the Lexington Manufacturing Co., which is always ready to do its part in anything for the public good, kindly furnished the '"necessary water. The long drought had made Main street unbearable on J account of the clouds of dust, and the sprinkling was very timely. ST. MATTHEWS NEWS. The farmers are . about through gathering and are thinking of sow ing grain. We are glad to know that Mrs. J. 1). McCartha has returned to her 'home, after spending a few weeks in the Columbia hospital and underwent an operation, hut is doing very well now. Mr. and Mrs. Jessie 11. Keisler and children spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. John Crout. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McCartha and j daughters spent Sunday with Mr. and | Mrs. J. E. McCartha. Mr. and Mrs. S. S. McCartha spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Kyzer and family. Mrs. Ethel McCartha spent Saturday night with her aunt, Mrs. John Crout. Mr. W. 11. Keisler spent a whiio with Mr. J. A. Keisler Sunday. LIGHT AND POWER CO. MAKES IMPROVEMENTS. i I The. Lexington- Lftrht and Power Company lias just completed a thorough overhauling of its plant at Carre's Pond, according to announcement by Mr. E. H. Carre, general manager. A now turbine has been installed which will develop 50 per cent, more power than the former apparatus. The company will now !? ? in l?ot'or position than over to serve its pat'ons. aiul it will take an extremely serious drought to prevent the uvo oi the sol en did water power.