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VOL. 26 CHERAW, S. C., JUNE 29, 1922 NO 34.
HIS LAST COPY
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(The following was found only a
i few days ago among the manuscript
of the late B. C. Ashcraft. We re jret
its not being published at a more <
timely season?but we did not know <
he had ever written such an article ?
Monroe Enquirer, June 19, 1922.)
Many a time during the years gone I
^ by have I answered the call of the i
man at the type-setting machine or ;
at the "case" for "copy." This is my <
last answer to that unstaying call? i
"" "copy." i
The veyes of him who hangs this ;
* copy on the hook will not, after it is I
set, read the proof for they will br i
death dimpoed. The hand that wrote 1
* it will not mark the errors on proof i
sheet, for before it is set that han l i
will be cold, numb and cunningless I
% in the grave. I
^he thought of laying aside my I
pen?and that forever?is a stagger- i
ing one, but there is no use to wince ]
nor cry aloud, not a bit of it. About 1
the best thing to do is to be reconciled'?and
if I am not reconciled
" what's the difference?
"Was your uncle reconciled when
he met death?" a long-faced preacher
asked a boy whose uncle had died.
The boy replied,, h 1 he had to
be."
Now this contemplation of un- |
buckling the harness, of quitting the
world I love, is calculated to bring (
on some sob stuff and it may be that j
f some of you like to read that kind <
' of stuff?but I do not like to write i
it.
^ For many years I hav^ written ,
copy for the Enquirer. I have told of (
the successes of our people. I have ,
gladly told of their joys and it has (
been a delight to me to chronicle the (
%, fact for them the banner of success ,
t
floated full mast and that for them ,
the bugle of victory was sounding (
sMrp and clear. Sorrowfully I have
k the griefs of our people. With (
| _ a n^^ heart and an unwilling hand '
I have* told of death entering me
? homes of our people, of pain, sickness,
suffering and loss coming to the '
people whose servant I have been irt
the way of furnishing them with the
local news. But no more will I talk 1
of the events, good or bad, cheering
or sorrow-laden, in our community.
f I pass my pen to another hand. 1
wish I knew who will take my place
here in the Enquirer office. I might
tell him a few things that would bi (
of interest, if not of benefit to hint.
? My work, as I have intimated, ha?
been pleasant. There have been, of J
course, times of gloom. The paw oi 1
old "hard-times" has, now and then 1
"* pressed painfully hard on over-bur- 1
dened shoulders, but there has not i
been a time when that hard old paw ?
pressed down hard enough to crush 1
to earth. The night has not been s< 1
dark that there was not now and theD. !
between the clouds, the glimmer of t
the star of hope. t
My relations with the public ha? i
been pleasant. The public is not as i
good as the candidate for office tells '
it that it is, neither is it so absolutely 1
bad as the defeated candidate thinks
it is, and taking it year by year the
P publie is pretty fair in its dealing
with the individual, at least 1 have
found it so.
I have long since come to the con
elusion, however, that the editor who
pets the public is a fool and the editor
who fears the public has a broad
streak of cowardly, yellow cut in his
make-up.
I have mingled with our people in
public gatherings of about all kinds
L from preaching services to street
I brawls?but the thought comes that
at the next gathering of the people :
where I will be one of the number 1
I will be the "silent party" at the I
gathering, and at that gathering no <
matter what is said or done I will I
make no objections, but I do hope
that on that occasion no self-appoint- '
ed saint, who claims to know all
f About the other world and knows so
jittJe about this world that he wearies
^ & part of its inhabitants almost to <
?death when he speaks, will make an
ass of himself by "fulminating" over
me and airing my many failings?a
thing he did not have the nerve to do '
f publicly while I was in the land of
the living. Neither do I want any
k "sugar-mouthed" individual who never
had any kind words for me while '
I was toiling along the best I could
f to come and say pretty nothings over
my rotting "remains." And you folks 1
yvho have taken delight in throwing
rocks at me when I was not looking,
for God's sake, keep your flowers off
X)f my grave?I do not need them.
' I would like to leave a message to
jny business associates?the boys in
t ,the "shop"?but 1 cannot write about
that for there comes a lump in my 1
throat and, doggone it, my eyes fill
with tears when I try to tell of the
loyalty, fidelity, the pateince of these
^ who have labored with me year after ]
year and some of whom have grown
up in the shop. I love them with a
L love unutterable, and if the blessing
% of a dying man is worth a whoop, they
will be endoved with richest bless- j
Ings if old reason shall sit enthroned '
when I pass out. Boys, we have 1
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STATE BAR ASSOCIATION
PRAISE JUDGE EDWARD McIYER
June 22, 1922
Please express in your valuable
columns the sorrow felt by the Bar
of the State at the death of Judge Edward
Mclver. He had a fine legal
mind by nature and he had cultivated
it by much study and practice for
tnany years. He only served for a few
years as judge but this was long
enough for the Bar to take his full
measifVe and with one accord they
agree that he was a great lawyer and
ludge. But the sweet disposition of
the man'and his lovable qualities have
made a lasting impression on all of
us. He never knowingly gave offence1
in his life even to the most humble or
insignificant person. He was a
thorough gentleman and hig courtesy
to the Bar was perfect. We bid him
farewell with sorrow and grief. The
pure spirit of Edward Mclver, we are
persuaded, is at rest in some brighter,
better land. ' j
C. J. RAMAGE,
President South Carolina
Bar Association.
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SCALEY-LEG MITES OF CHICKS
Clemson College, June 26.?Thia
mite commonly remains on the feet,
jurrowing through the scales and
causing their enlargement. A crust
3f loose tissue is formed above the
jurrows, and intense itching results.
When scaley-leg is left untreated, the
:eet often becomes badly distorted,
md in some cases the fowls can
scarcely wal? or get to the perch.
L'ontrolling scaley-leg is by soaking
he legs in warm soapy water to loosen
the scales, and then applying kerosene
oil on the leg with care not to
;et it on 'the feathers. Treatment
should be immediate when the disjase
is discovered.
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Services at First Presbyterian Chorcli
First Presbyterian Church, Cheraw
3. C., Rev. A. H. McArn, D. D? Pastor.
Sunday School at 10 A. M., Mr. Joe
Lindsay, Superintendent.
Morning Service at 11:15 A. M.
Communion Sermon.
Prayer Meeting on Wednesday evming
at 8:30 o'clock.
ought the battles together. You have
lot failed me. God bless you. If I
lave failed to act the man before you,
forgive me as I hope God has forgiven
me, for I have played the cowird's
part *f I have been untrue, dislonest
and unclean in my dealing
vith you or in my life before you I
lave not been aware of it. I have
riecl, God knows 1 have tried, to play
lie man in my work. You can tell the
nan who says that I knowingly wrote
'alsely of any person, institution, or
hing. that I withheld my pen from
.vriting the plain truth when I deemed
t best to write, for fear of any man
>r for favor from anyone on the face
if the earth, that he is a liar.
Perhaps some one will want to
mow what are my views concerning
leath arid the future state. My ans
svor is, I "know" nothing about death,
hat mystery that all men since the
?>ce had its origin have faced, I know
3,0 more about the future than the
;ave men knew. And you who read
his know no more. But although I
lp not know and cannot know I can
:r ust?no man can do more.
I came across this bit of verse
s6me time ago. I do not know who
tvrote it, but it so well expresses my
hought that I pass it on as the adopted
child of my brain as I face death,
:he grave and the gTeat unknown:
i "1 cannot feel
r^nat all is well, when darkening
\ clouds conceal
The shining sun,
But then, I know
3od lives and loves; and say, since
s it is so, \
Thy will be done,
1 "I do not see
\> iiy uoa aiiuuiu c en jjci<uul ouiut
( things to be,
When He is love.
\ But I can see
Th^1 often dimly through the mystery
His hand above.
\ "t do not know
WheiVe falls the seed, that I have tried
t^) sow
'i With greatest care,
V But I shall know
The nieaning of each waiting hour
belaw,
j Sometime, Someihere!
I "I do not look
L'pon thd> present, nor In nature's
book,)
' To read my fate;
But I do look
For promised blessings in God's holy
book;
And I can wait."
B. C. ASHCRAFT.
Note?E oys print this as it written.
Read prooV carefully. For me the
'forms are \ocked." The last line is
ivritten.?B. A.
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COURT MEMORIAL EXERCISES
FOR JUDGE McIYER AND HON.
W. P. POLLOCK TUESDAY
A very impressive memorial service
was held at the Court House in Chesterfield
on Tuesday afternoon at four
o'clock for Judge Edward Mclver and
Hon. W. P. Pollock, whose recent
deaths were severely felt by the court
and bar of Chesterfield County.
Opening the afternoon Session
Special Judge Prince explained that
the Court had finished its routine business
in the morning and had recessed
until this hour, at which time it was
agreed that members of the bar would
be given an opportunity to pay tribute
in open court to Judge Edward Mclver
and Hon. W. P. 'Pollock. He called on
Mr. R. T. Caston, the president of the
(Shesterfield County Bar Association
to read the resolutions recently offered
by the Association for Judge Mclver.
After the reading of the resolutions
Mr. Caston spoke of his close
association with Judge Mclver. He
told told of his first having found a
partnership with Chief Justice Mclver
and later with Judge Mclver, which
was dissolved only that they might
better handle the law business coining
to Cheraw at that time. He spoke
in glowing terms of the virtues of
Judge Mclver, laying stress on his absolute
fairness. Mr. Caston said Judge
Mclver was conscientious, clean and
upright
Judge Hough was glad of this opportunity
to pay tribute to Edward
Mclver. He had had no time to prepare
any talk and thought it best because
anything he said would come
direct from his heart. He came to
Chesterfield 23 years ago and met
Mclver then. He had known and loved
him since. He said Judge Mclver
was a knightly man, he was a profound
lawyer, always courteous and
conscientious and had the confidence
of the people. He said Mclver was so
fair in court that he would not allow
a defendant to be done out of his
rights. He was courteous to and considerate
of young lawyers.
Mr. R. E. Hanna spoke of what a
great personal loss to hikn tho death
of Judge Mclver was. He said he was
still a young lawyer and would miss
the kindly and helpful advice of this
great man. He spoke of Judge Mclver
acting as peacemaker among members
of the Bar and spoke of two of the
Beatitudes which he claimed Judge
Mclver had earned the promised rewards.
Blessed are the peacemakers for
they shall be called the children of
God, and Blessed are the Pure of
Heart for they shall see God.
Mr. P. A. Murray, Jr., said that all
of South Carolina was plunged into
grief over the death of this great
Judge.
He said he loved and esteemed him
much. The quotation "a prophet is
not without honor save in his own
country" did not apply to Judge Mclver,
for although reared here he was
greatly honored by the people of
Chesterfield County. Mr. Murray said
that Judge Mclver was just, fair and
chivalrous.
Judge Prince then said he could not
but add his personal tribute to what
had been said. Asking that he be
pardoned for making a personal allusion,
Judge Prince told of his coming
to this County 12 years ago, a green
lawyer and how he soon found the one
on whom he could call for aid and
sympathy was Judge Mclver. He said
most of his troubles as a young lawyer
were laid at the feet of Judge
Edward Mclver, who with the utmost
patience and sympathy always helped
him. He spoke feelingly of the friendship
between them and beautifully of
Judge Mclver's many virutes.
Judge Prince ordered the resolutions
which had been read inscribed
in the records of the Court and then
asked Mr. B. F. Pegues to read the
resolutions adopted by the Bar Assoitr
n a ftnt.
uiutiuu lui nun. \v-. i . ruuutR. aiici
reading the resolutions, Mr. Pegues
said that when he thought of Mr. Pollock,
he thought of just a great big
heart. He told of many acts of generosity
and kindnesses of Mr. Pollock
and said that although a hard fighter
in both court and on the political
"stump." Mr. Pollock never bore
malice or ill will toward any man. He
Bpoke of Mr. Pollock's friendship for
him.
Mr. C. L. Hunley said Mr. Pollock
was a friend to him when he was a
green country lawyer. He then told
of Mr. Pollock's accomplishments in
the political field and in his law practice.
He spoke of what a hard fighter
he was in every thing he went into
and that his friendship was worth
while. Mr. Hunley said Mr. Pollock
death was a deep personal loss to him.
Mr. L. C. Wannamaker told of a
touching incident which showed the
character of W. P. 'Pollock. He said
when he was a boy and was allowed
to go on his first hunting trip, he borrowed
a fine dog of Mr. pollock.
Through an accident he killed the dog
and returning to Mr. Pollock, crying,
he expected at least some showing of
disappointment. Instead he received
comforting assurance from Mr. Pollock
that it couldn't be helped and that
it was perfectly all right. Mr. Wan
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SPECIAL JUDGE HIGHLY PRAISED ,
At the Court of General Sessions at
Chesterfield this week, C. L. Prince,
of the local bar presided as Special
Judge. As to the manner in which he
presided, the learning displayed in i
his charges, and in the conduct of
matters before hkm, the bar of the ,
County are unanimous in saying that <
never in their recollection, has a court ]
been more ably presided over by a
Judge than was this one. \
Solicitor Spears, stated in open i
court, that he had been Solicitor of i
the Fourth Judicial Circuit for eighteen
years, and never had he seen the
dutieg of a judge more ably discharged
nor a court presided over with more
dignity, learning and ability, than that
displayed by Special Judge Prince.
The members of the bar, the grand
Jury, and the spectators unite in saying
that Mr. Prince's charge to the
grand Jury was a masterpiece for
clearness, succinctness, logic and as
an exposition of the law and the duties
of grand jurors. The editor of
this paper has been told by the members
of the bv, that the charge of the
presiding judge, In the case of the
State against James Shannon, indicted
for assault with intent to ravish, was
one of the finest and best charges that
they had ever heard. One of the attorneys
stated that he had carefully
prepared detailed requests to charge,
but that the charge of Judge Prince,
while not taking up much time, was
so clear, so lucid, so impressive and j
so able?covering every phase of the
lotu involved in the rane that there i
was nothing left to do but to tear up \
the written requests to charge and j
let the Judge's charge stand as It was ;
impossible to add to it. j
These expressions are high com- ]
pliments to the ability, the learning, 1
and the standing of Mr. Prince in his <
profession, and we are Justly proud j
of him. i
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CALHOUN HIGHWAY ASSO- 1
CIATION TO MEET IN CLINTON ]
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The fallowing letter explains the ac- <
ceptance by the Calhoun Highway As- j
sociation of an invitation to hold their
annual meeting in Clinton.
Cheraw, South Carolina
June 20, 1922 i
Mr. A. E. Spencer, j
Pres. Commercial Club,
Clinton, South Carolina. f i
Dear Sir:?
Re: Matter Annual Meeting, "Calhoun
Highway Association."
Replying to your letter of June 16
and on behalf of the "Calhoun Highway
Association" I wish to express
imy hearty appreciation of the invita- (
tion contained in yonr letter. Acting 1
thereon, I am today calling our annual
convention for Tuesday, July 11
at the Commercial Club Rooms, Clinton,
S. C., at 3 P. M,
Yours very truly,
r R. E. HANNA,
Acting Pres. Calhoun Highway Assn.
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Boy Scouts To Hare Banquet <
The Boy Scouts are to have a Ban
quet on Friday at the Armory at 8
P. M. The boys are expecting1 a great
time. Arrangements are being made
to take a number of the youngsters to
the mountains.
naraaker said he only mentioned this
to show the big heart of the man and
that throughout his life he lived to
make others happy. Mr. Wannamaker
then recited a beautiful appropriate
poem.
Solicitor Spears then made a beautiful
talk on both Mr. 'Pollock and
Judge Mclver. He spofce of Mr. Pollock's
brilliance and that he had had
some of his hardest legal battles in
Chesterfield Court House with Pollock
opposed. He said Pollock was a
hard fighter but fair.
He then spoke beautifully of the
gentleness of Judge Mclver, and told
of how his great heart would always
respond to the pleas for mercy when
some poor unfortunate would come into
court and plead guilty of his faults,
and deserved another chance. He said ,i
Judge Mclver had a forgiving disposition
and was a just and merciful
judge.
He closed by saying that both had
ii>cu tvj U1CS3 luaiwviuu.
Judge Prince then spoke of the big
heartedness of Mr. Pollock and told ,
of his knowledge of his great generosity.
He also paid tribute to Pollock's
brain, how for the past several
years he had been in position bo judge ,
Mr. Pollock's ability by having the opposite
side of law cases and had taken
many severe "drubbings" because of
Mr. Pollock's brain. He said Mr. Pollock
was always able to meet any unexpected
emergency which often firose
in the court room.
He spoke of his warm friendship
with Mr. Pollock and of the great loss
sustained by his death. He ordered
the resolutions read by Mr. Pej;ues
inscribed in the records of the court.
Court then adjourned. j \
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Messrs. Jack Moody and Walter
Barefoot, of Dillon^ were in Cliieraw
last Tuesday. 4 j < < L ?
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JOHN MAXCY McCOWN
PASSES AWAY SUDDENLY
FOLLOWING BRIEF ILLNESS
FATHER OF J. K. McCOWN
(From Darlington News and Press)
After a comparatively breif illness.
John Maxcy McCown died suddenly
Sunday afternoon at 6:45 o'clock.
Vlr. McCfown had not been well the
iveek before, and early Friday morn
ing he developed symptoms similar
:o those characterizing his first illness.
Saturday afternoon he grew
wores, and while everything possible
ivas done for his reocvery, all was
anavailing, and he breathed his last
it the home of his sister, Miss Rosa
McCown, with whom he had resided
.'or a number of years.
Mr. McCown was born in Darlington
February 10, 18f>6, and was in his
iixty-seventh year when the end
?ame. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs.
3eorge M. McCown, who thruout their
long lives were prominent and useful.
Mr. McCown had spent his entire life
Pere; he loved Darlington and the
people of the city and the county; he
loved his friends, and never failed to
iianifest this affection, which was a
sincere part of his life as he lived it
from day to day.
For many years it had been the anaual
custom of Mr. McCown to have
Pis friends spend the evening of his
birthday with hhn, to dine with him,
ind to spend the evening in the joys
and blessings of freindly communion.
Mr. McCown was of singularly quiet
ind modest tastes and habits. He attended
tsrictly to his own business.
rt/v nnn fcoo avav hoard him qiimk
luu uu uav uao w wi mvm> u *
in unkind word of anoXher. He was
for many y'ears a member of the
Presbyterian Church, was a close
friend of his pastor, and he was one
3f the most regular attendants at the
Sabbath services, at the Sabbath
school exercises and at the prayer
neetings. And deep down in hi3 heart
the affection that he manifested for
his friends blossomed into perfection
in the tender devotion given to his
ihildren and to the members of his
immediate family.
'tor. McCown was married to Mis?
Elizabeth Kennedy, of Camden, Ala.,
December 29, 1887, who preceded him
to the grave June 8, 1908. He is survived
by two children, J. Kennedy
McCown and Miss Sallie McCown, and
the following brothers and sisters:
W. B. McCown, C. A. McCown, E. M.
McCown, Miss Rosa McCown, Mrs.
Mary Cook ,of Camden, Ala., and Mrs.
E. A. Gilflllin, of Greenville.
The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock, conducted
by his pastor, Rev. D. M. Fulton
the active pallbearers being J. A. McLeod,
E. M. Wells, L. M. Norment, J.
L. Nettles, R. W. Coggeshall and R. H.
Rogers, with J. W. McCuulough, Sr.,
C. W. Hewi't, J. E. Norment, W. J.
Stem, W. A. Parrott and George Onslow
acting as honorary pallbearers.
The grave was covered with flowers,
and so numerous were these beautiful
offerings the graves of his parents and
also of his wife, by the side of whom
he was laid to rest, were all covered
with these tokens from friends. In
added to by the long funeral cortege
spite of a stormy afternoon, the tribute
of respect and remembrance wawhich
followed the remains to their
last resting place. t I
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COURT PROCEEDINGS
Because of the absense of several
of the lawyers from Court and of the
appointment as Special Judge of C.
L. Plrnce, who was retained in some
of the cases, only one case was tried
at the summer term of court thio
week. The case of James Shannon
charged with assault with intent to
ravish, was taken up Monday. C. L.
Hunley and P. A. Murray were appointed
by the court to defend him.
He was found guilty, with recommendation
to mercy and was sentenced by
Judge Prince to 20 years of hard labor
on the County Chain Gang.
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Mesdames Isaac Loudon, Wm. Everett.
Jr., and Henry of Rockingham
spent Wednesday tin Cheraw the
guests of Mrs. C. K. Waddill.
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Dr. and Mrs. L. E. Bull have returned
from New York where Dr. Bull has
been taking a 5 weeks post gaduale
course qn children's disease.
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A number of the younger set attended
a dance given by Miss Saran
Everett at the Country Club on last
Friday night.
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.Mrs. C. W. Boyd and children have
returned to their home iq Barnwell
after a visit *o Miss Claude Godfrey.
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is said of some boarding houses
that they "find out what the boarders
don't like and give them lots of it."
Try this on the organistm which causes
root knot.
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The fungicides which depend on
sulphur for their action have been
shown to be most effective in hot i
weather.
AMERICAN LEGION CONCERT
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The American Legion has arranged
a rare treat for music lovers, in the
Recital that is to be given in the
School Auditorium on Tuesday evening,
July 6th, by Miss Evelyn Smith,
Miss Charlotte Matheson and Mr. R.
L. Sumwalt.
Miss Smith is too well known to
need an introduction, being a pianist
of very unusual merit whose exquisite
playing has often delighted C'heraw
audiences. It has been an interesting
pleasure to her many friends to watch
thru passing years the development of
her splendid gift, as her musical foundation
and much of her training were
given by teachers in the Cheraw
school. She has had the privilege of
several ye?rs of study under a well
equipped instructor in the Salem Female
College, Winston-Salem, N. C.
followed by a special course In Fontainbleau,
France. The latter opportunity
came to Miss Smith as a reward
for exceptionally fine work in musical
onntests. in which she won over others
representing the best talent of several
states.
Miss Charlotte Matheson, also of
Salem College, is a pretty, petite
young singer with a wonderfully fine
voice and a very attractive personality
a combination that never fails to
please.
Mr. Sumwalt, whose friends are all
those who know him, and it might be
added, all those who hear him, will
contribute to the pleasure of the
evening several beautiful violin selections,
rendered in his own truly artistic
manner.
This recital is one of a series that
Misses Smith and Matheson have been
giving with great success in other
towns, and Cheraw will measure up
to her high standard of appreciation
and loyalty by giving one of her own
splendid daughters who has made good
a packed Auditorium to greet her and
her talented assistants.
???u Services
at Methodist Church.
Methodist Episcopal/ Gfrurcb, South
Dr. Watson B. Duncan, Pastor.
"The Friendly Church."
Sunday School at 10 A. M., Mr. H. A
McLeod, Superintendent.
Preaching at 11 A. M. by the Pastor.
Subject: "The Title on The Cross.'
At 8:30 P. M. the Union Service
will be held at the Baptist Church.
Junior Epworth League at 4 P. M
Senior Epworth League at 7:45 P
M. A special programme is being prrartged
for this service.
Prayer Serviee on Wednesday al
8:30 P. M. Topic: "Studies in Practical
Religion."
Public cordially invited to all services.
HARRY G. K AMINE R
NAMED MANAGEF
Gadsden Man Also Heads Cooperative
Association.
The board of directors of the South
Carolina Cotton Growers' Cooperative
Association last night announced the
election of Harry G. Kaminer of Gadsden
as president and general manager;
J. B. Johnson of Rock Hill, firsl
vice president; J. P. McNair of Aiken
second vice president and Harold C
Booker of Columbia, secretary and
manager o ffield service.
The president and two vice persidents
and L. D. Jennings of Sumter
and R. C*. Hamer of Eastover constitute
the executive committee of the
board. The president and E. W. Evans
of Bennettsville and A. R. Johnston ol
st fiporep are trustees of the Amer
ican Cotton Growers' exchange.
Mr. Kaimner, the president and general
manager of the association, is a
successful planter and business man
of Richland county. In addition to his
large farming interests in Richland
and Calhoun conties he operates a
general merchandise store at Gadsden
He is a director of the Palmetto National
bank of Columbia and stands
high i nagricultural and business circles.
' The board at its meeting yesterday
authorized the reopening of the membership
books and the prosecution of a
vigorous campaign during the months
of July and August fo radditional
members. With over 440,000 bales al
ready signed up, the board hopes that
an additional 150,000 may be signed
making this association the largest
in the belt.
Permanenet headquarters will be secured
and announced in a few days.
The board- is proceeding with the selection
of the various departmental
heads very carefully and will probably
not have any announcements to make
for several days.
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Mrs. E. M. Dudley, Misses Pearl
and Edna Vernon Dudley and Mr. and
Mrs. J. B. Pinkston and little daughter,
of Gastonia, spent last week end
in Cheraw with Mr. and Mrs. G. W.
Martin.
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Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Spruill and family
went to Murrell's Inlet on last
Fridajy. Mrs< Spruill and children
will stay several weeks. *
JOINT STOCK LAND BANK WILL
DO BUSINESS IN THIS COUNTY
We are glad to announce that The
First Carolinas Joint Stock Land
Bank, with former Congressman Lever,
until recently a member of the
Federal Farm Loan. Board, as President,
and with offices at Columbia, S.
C., is to do business in this county.
This fact became known when it was
learned that B. F. Pegues, Esq., had
become connected with this institution
as abstract attorney, and for the
time being as its local representative 7
in the county. When asked for a
statement as to methods of operation
and terms of loan Mr. B* F. Pegues,
said:
"The First Carolines joini hiock.
Land Bank is chartered under the
Federal Farm Loan Act and is operated
under the same Federal supervision
of the Federal Farm Loan Board.
The present paid in capital stock is
' $250,000 and $25,000 surplus. The
Bank operates very much along the
same lines as does the Federal Land
Bank of Columbia and under the same
supervision. It makes loans only on
improved agricultural lands; it does
not loan on city property. The proceeds
of theee loans must be applied
for general agricultural purposes.
The loans are made direct to the borrower,
and the borrower is forbidden /
to take stock in the Bank. Any person
is eligible for a loan through this
institution if in addition to his other
work he is at the same time actually
farming.
"The Bank will accept applications
for loans from $1,000 to $25,000. Loans
cannot be made in excess of fifty per
cent of the appraised value of the land
and twenty-five per cent of the appraised
insurable value of the buildings,
such apparisals being made by
officials of the government The interest
rate is six per cent, payable
j- -jjaj aha
semi-annuaiiy, 10 wujua i? auucu uuc
per cent to amortize or kill off the
debt over a period of 33 years. In
other words, for seven per cent interest
and principal are paid in 33 years
; and the debt is discharged. Repayment
of principal may be made at any
time under regulations Issued by the
Farm Loan Board. The borrower
through this bank is responsible alone
for his own debt There are no commissions
that may be charged under
! the law, nor are there renewals.
"I have become connected with this
institution because of the financial
strength of the men back of it, nota
bly among which are J. Pope Matthews,
President of the Palmetto Na
tional Bank, Columbia, S. C., W. B.
- Drake, Jr., President <ji the Merchants
National Bank, Raleigh, N. C., A. W.
' McLean, wealthy planter and banker
of North Carolina; Thomas L Lumpkin,
outstanding lawyers of the state;
and Mr. Lever, the President, whose
I activities in behajf of agriculture for
twenty years are known to every, one.
I feel confident that this institution
is going to serve a most useful purpose
in helping the farmers of this
i county to pay off on the instalment
> plan the losses suffered in the recent
> depression. The Federal Land Bank
and this Bank are acting in the closest
harmony to take care of all the needs
: of agriculture in the county."
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. CALHOUN HIGHWAY
I GET MORE MEMBERS
The Calhoun Highway which has
been extended beyond Cheraw to Wilmington,
N. C. has Just received a
i check for $539 from Fairmont, N. C.,
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i representing 53S memoers iruui mai
' town whose population Is less than
1000 inhabitants.
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Married on Saturday
i Mr. Vernon L. Britt and Miss C'arrie
i May Lowry, both of McFarlan, were
I happily married at the Methodist Parsonage
in Cheraw on last Saturday
. night at 8:30 o'clock, Dr. Watson B.
Duncan performing <th? cefreinony.
Only a few friends witnessed the cere
mony.
Opportunity To Enter Clemson
The attention.' of young men interested
in a technical education is di
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rected to the Clemson schoiarsnip announcement
appearing elsewhere in
this issue.
Chesterfield County is entitled to
3 four-year scholarships and 1 oneyear
scholarship. Last session the
following young, men from this county
were at Clemson on scholarships:
J .H. Thrower.
For the session of 1922-1923 there
are 2 four-year scholarships and. 1
one-year Agricultural Course scholarships
vacant in this county.
A college education, viewed merely
as an investment of time and of money,
is' equal to an estate worth thousands
of dollars. Viewed, however,
from its highest sense such an education
prepares a young man for
greatest service to his country and
places him in a position to enjoy some
of the good things of life. Educa- .
tion fits one for a life whose possibilities
are limited only by his capacity
and his character.