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ANDREWS DEIS FUR EXHIBIT
State and Federal Governments Will
Furnish Displays In Agriculture*
Good Roads and Forestry.
—S3im«wa.^iuuea D. Lee, m
of the Tri-County F&ir, returned from
Washington, D. C., where he secured
several government exhibits tor the
Andrews' fair this fall. Among these
exhibits is that of the national agri
cultural department, which will in
clude a good roads display, farm
building’s display, etc. There will
also be a display of the division of
forestry. The manager also states
that he has secured exhibits from the
state departments of agriculture and
education.
Gaffney.—Since the Sunday cloeing
law went into effect some weeks ago
in Gaffney, the law has been generally
observed, but Broadus Westmoreland,
who conducts a combined store and
cafe, has been serving soft* drinks
with lunches on Sunday, in conse
quence of which he has been haled be
fore the mayors court and will be
tried. Westmoreland contends
he is clearly within his rights.
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Georgetown.—Tobacco sales have
been more and more satisfactory
here, based on the better quality of
weed that is coming in 'now. The
highest price so far paid here is IS
cents.
Five Union Warehouses.
Columbia may have another cotton
warehouse with aa immediate capa
city of 20,000 bales and aa ultimate
capacity of 40,000 bales, as a part of
the huge Union Warehouse Corpora
tion should the plans, adopted by a
subcommittee of the .National Associa
tion of Cotton Manufacturers at New
York ha finally approved. The com-
mittee proposes to construct and op-
erate a chain of standardised cotton
warehouses at strategic points
throughout the country, fire of which
are to be located in South Carolina—
one at Charleston, initial capacity
64,000 bales, ultimate caacity 100,000
bales; at Columbia; initial capacity
20,000 bales, ultimate 40,000 bales; at
Spartanburg, initial capacity 10,000
bales; ultimate 20,000 bales; at Green
ville, initial capacity 10,000 bales, ulti
mate 20,000 bales; at Rock Hill, initial
capacity 10,000 bales, ultimate 20,000
bales.
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Petition for Hospital.
The Lexington Post of the American
Legion of Honor has filed a petition
with the memorial commission, pro
testing against the erection of a me-
ntortei hall-to. commemorate South
Columbia.—The Cadillac touring
ear seized by Officer Shorter has been
turned over to the United States au
thorities. The machine was taken to
the police station after about five gal
lons of blockade liquor were found in
the car.
Carolina’s part in the great war. The
Lexington branch of. the legion also
suggests* that the sentiment of the en
tire organization be ascertained as to
the choice between a memorial chapel
or a general hospital.
Rock Hill.—Charged with certain ir-
ilarities in connection with bonus
specks forwarded in his care to de
mobilized negro soldiers here, R. L.
Kerr of this city has been bound over
under bond of |2,000 for trial at the
September term of federal court
Charleston.—Between SOO and 400
on the club rolls have been challenged,
and purging will begin actively next
week by the subcommittee on elnb
rells. The Hyde faction has protest
ed some 88 names, and the Grace fao
tfcm about 200 more thaa that num
ber. The total enrollment Is a little
over 7,900.
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blood is in good condition. Impurities in
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the system, causing weakness, laziness,
nervousness apH sickness.
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it improves the appetite, you will then
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GROVE’S TASTELESS Chin TONIC
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to Enrich it These reliable tonic prop
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the blood.
The Strength-Creating Power of GROVE'S
TASTELESS Chill TONIC has made it
the favorite tonic in thousands of homes.
More than thirty-five years ago. folks
would ride a long distance to get GROVE’S
TASTELESS Chill TONIC when a
member of their
needed a body-building, s _ _ _
tonic. - The formula is just the same to
day. and you can get it from any drug
store. 60c per bottle.
St George.—Comptroller General
Osborne was In St George to make
the annual settlement wRh the eeunty
officials. The statement prepared hr
Auditor Moorer showed that the coun
ty was free of debt and that there
was |29,M0.42 in the hands of the
treasurer on the first day of July, whtn
the fiscal year ended.
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Reck HilL—Liberal contrlbutkms tor
the promotion of T. M. C. A. work In
this state have been made by citisens
of this city. The quota for this city
was oversubscribed in one day, local
business men donating $619 for this
purpose, according to announcement
made by Secretary R. E. Mell of the
local “Y.” Rock Hill’s allotment
$660.
Anderson.—There was a meeting
here to get the farmers to organise a
branch of the cotton association for
this county. J. Skottowe Wannamak-
er, presidsnt of the Soulli Carolina
Cotton Association was the principal
speaker. B. Harris presided.
Anderson.—Prof. 3. Scott Murray,
now holding the chair of Latin in Fur-
man University, is here for a shon
stay. Professor Murray has been one
of the faculty of the summer school at
Winthrop College for this summer. He
was enthused with the good work that
this school is accomplishing. There
arf 1,113 students enrolled, most of
them teachers of South Carolina.
Assembly Created Chapel.
Governor Cooper, chairman of the
State Memorial Commission, address
ed a letter to Dr. William Weston of
Columbia, giving the commission’s
reason for declining to accept the
proposition of establishing a general
hospital instead of a chapel memorial
to commemorate South Carolina’s part
in the great war. The governor ex
plained that the action of the general
assembly bound the commission to
the chapel idea.
Appoint Alumni Chairmen.
Acoording to the alumni . finance
committee, the efforts of the alumni
association of the University of South
Carolina to raise s fund of $30,000 with
which to employ an alumni executive
secretary for three years at Carolina
are meeting with a satisfactory de
gree of success. The work of securing
ihie fund, which will be payable in
three annual Inctallmenta of $10,000
each, has bean organised and gotten
undsr way in 34 counties.
Settling With Treasurer.
Rut L. Osborne, comptroller general,
returned to Cetumbia after witnesstng
the annual settlement in Dorchester,
Orangeburg. Dilloa, Marlboro and Lee
counties. Mr. Osborne says the set
tlement in each of the above counties
was vosy satisfactory, the record# be
ing propet ly kept and ail moneys
properly accounted for. The comp
troller general wlehes to witness pp
many settlements in persons as ts
practicable and at this time he,has
been able to witness the settlements
in 24 of the counties. This to the lar
gest number of counties on record te
receive the personal attention of the
comptroller general on the occasion of
their annual settlements with the
state treasurer.
WANTED LUMBER—At all times.
Gum, Poplar, Ash, Oak, Maple,; Jun
iper and Pine lumber. Never sell
ithout consulting us:
theres a reason. We pay 90 per cent
cash on receipt of shipping papers,
EAST CAROLINA LUMBER CO
NEW BERN, UPC,
LOST—A small bunch of keys. If
found, please return to Chronicle
Office.
FOR SALE—Good cord wood.
Prqpjpt delivery. J. L. Adair.
Phone 398.
LOST—Aug. 5th, a pocket book con
taining several dollars and a
check in my name. Finder please
leaye it at the Chronicle Office and
receive reward. Margaret W. Wood-
worthT——
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
A meeting of the Stockholders of
the First National Bank of Clinton,
S. C., will be held September 9, 1919,
at 4 o’clock p. m., in the Directors’
room, to decide upon an increase of
the Capital Stock, and to transact
such business as may come before the
meeting.
Yours very truly,
B. H. BOYD,
4t President.
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New Rugs and Art Squares just in.
We are showing a beautiful line
of parlor suits in Reed-Fibre and
Mahogany, Velours, Tapestry and
Leather Upholstery. Suits that you
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’’SmoJto Virgmia-Carolina Straight’'
Beulah.—After being dormant since
the wlr, Beulah Chapter No. 25, Royal
Arch Masons held one of the most en
thusiastic meetings In the history of
the local chapter. O. Frank Bart, sec
retary of the grand lodge of South
Carolina and J. L. Michie. past grand
master of the grand lodge of South
Carolina, known as one of the bright
est masons in America, were on hand
to assist in conferring the degrees.
Pfens to Combat Claeaae.
Dr. C. V. Akin, assistant state health
officer, la at the present time outlin
ing a plan by,which physicians over
South Carolina will become members
of a medical reserve corps, which will
be of the utmost value in anticipating
and combatting epidemics.
Recently 15 states have been select
ed by the United £ ates public health
service in whlch cloae cooperation be
tween state health authorities and the
public health service will be estab
lished, and South Carolina is one of
the 15.
Accidents In Union.
Union.—Harry Smith, a member of
the Whitmire ball team, had his leg
broken here in a game between Un
ion and Whitmire. The accident hap
pened when he atttempted to slide to
a base. His right leg was broken at
the ankle and half way between the
auikle and knee.
Cleveland Coleman, a young man
about 21 years of age, was run dowr
by «a automobile as he was crossing
the street heri and his right ankle
was broken and he was considerably
braised.
•our line of Chifforobes, they
gad mahogany.
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York-Cherokee Read.
Tort.—Federal aid in building roafie
to connect York with Cherokee coun
ty was the subject considered at a
meeting of citisens of northwestern
York with the county board of com-
oiissioaers. Citisens of Bullock’*
Creek and Broad River townships fear
that the recommendation of the. coun
ty board of the •xtenaloei of federal
%M la the construction of a highway
from Clover to the Cherokee line at
Pledmoat Springs mlgkt prevent their
townships from receiving help tram
thto-source. :' s%
Postmaster Examination;
Washington.—Examinations will be
held by the civil‘service commission
September 24 to determine eligiblee
for thrpe South Carolina presidential
postmacterships, as follows: Ninety-
Six, salary $1,360, place of examina
tion, Greenwood; North, salary $1,200,
place of examination, Columbia; Wal-
terboro, salary $1,800, place of exam
ination, Charleston. It Is. expected
that the elaminors will have a busy
session, ———-—13——
FuVids to Pay Rentals.
Washington (Special)—Rentals due
June 30 on lands \ near Columbia,
which were taken over temporarily
by the federal government aa parts of
the artillery range at Camp Jackson,
have not yet been paid, and Senator
Dial has strongly represented to the
war department the importance of
making immediate aettlement. More
than 200 individuals are involved. It
it understood that requisite funds
have been set aside, .but the d is burs
ing officer at Camp Jackson has not
been authorised to pay them out
Large Increase In Fees.
The office of the secretary of state
reflects the revival of bualness in
South Carolina. The total feet re
ceived by W. Banks Dove, secretary
of state, for the seven modtoke enfitog
July 31. 191$, are $26.613.05> Thto Is
more than was received ifor the en
tire year In 1918 or 1917, when the
totals were $19,387 for lilt and $1$,-
120 for 1817. For the first six mouths
in 1117 the total faea were $18,771
and tor the earns period In 1818 they
wejre $11,370. . •
Thf receipts for the month of
1818. word |8,*78; tor 18X8,
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United States last year, 30 billion contained
Viriiiiiia-Carolina tobacco. That shows bow the
keen, appetizing taste of Virginia • Carolina
stacks up with smokers.
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limit, smoke Virginia" Carolina tobacco straight.
Smoke It in a cigarette made entirely of
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