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; 4 iA\ w J* ^ V*l* .|ff 0 ,*?. J f .' % Jf ar -^=== ? ^=Hi. J LOCAL DOTS J ~cki__?J ? I . Cotton brought 10 cents on this market yesterday. * . Mr. Oliver Blackmon has tomato blooms in his garden. Many ? gardeners haven't set out plants yet. On Monday last the Lancaster graded schools entered upon the 9th and last month of the present session. ' \ Douglass church is being repainted, both inside and outside. Painter H. H. Horton has the contract. It was Mr. John Gaddys, formerly of Lancaster, not Mr. John Garris as previously announced, who won the $1400 automobile , raffled at Pineville, N. C., recenti ly. Capt. Allen H. Clark, a well known conductor on the South| ern, died Monday, of pneumonia, at his home in Rock Hill. The remains were taken to Camden yesterday for burial. Capt. A. H. Greene, who was severely injured in an automobile accident a few days ago, as , heretofore published in The News, ha" sufficiently recovered to be out on the streets again. Mrs. John P. Hunter has resigned her position as writer of the social letter for The State. Mrs. Hunter is a gifted and scholarly writer and her highly entertaining communications will be greatly missed by our Columbia contemporary's readers. " Sam Lee, the Chinaman, who recently opened a laundry in l.an, caster, in the Riddle block on Main street, is doing a good business and his patrons are increasing daily. His establishment is well fitted up and conveniently arranged. Sam Massev, colored, charged with storing and selling liquor. 1 1?xt jjuuimiifu in ottiuruay sinews, was required by Mayor Hughes ? to pay a fine of $100. It will be recalled that Chief McManus and Policeman Bell captured 8 gallons of booze at Massev's house a feudays ago. The annual meeting of the D State Federation of Women's 1 Clubs is in session at Sumter. having convened last evening. Mrs. W. R. Taylor and Mrs. L. C. Lazenby, delegates of the Franklin Circle of Lancaster, have been assigned to the home of Mrs. Reese. The Rev. M. J. Long, of the Creek section, sent us on Monday a sample of his fine clover crop. lie has 1 1-2 acres of bur [clover that will average two feet high, and is so well pleased with this, his first, experiment that - lie will plant largely of clover another season?something that it would pay all farmers to do, since clover is not only fine stock food but a soil improver as well. As will be seen by announcement elsewhere. Mr. W. I). Bewley, who purchased the large jewelry stock of J. C. Robinson in Chester, will begin an auction sale of jewelry, etc.. in Lancaster this morning, in the stole room in the Springs block formerly occupied by S. Daghir & Co. Special inducements will be offered ladies to attend. J Among the children surviving Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smith, who died at their home in York county Saturday, as published elsewhere, is Mr. Fred E. Smith, of Tirzah, whose wife is a Lancaster ladv, ? formerly Miss Jessie Long, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Long, of Creek. The first wife of Mr. John Craig, of this county. was a daughter of the lamented couple. Mr. J. IL Caskey. the well ^ known Confederate veteran, visited in the Unity section the past week. He was delightfully entertained by the hospitable j>eople of that community feasted on spring chickens, early cabbage. etc. etc. But the old veteran's greatest treat was the pleasing sight of the prettiest young ladies he ever saw. By the (way. why is it that one of those pretty girls does not report the social and other happenings of \i their community for The News, as is done by more than one young lady in other localities? Mr. H. C. O.strom, a secretary of the Laymen's Missionary Movement in the Southern Presbyterian church, is expected to be at the Presbyterian church this (Wednesday) evening to \ * talk to the men of the congrega4 . tion and to urge a good repre sentation from this church at the ?/ Clinton meeting on the 17th and 18th of May. A full attendance -of the men of the congregation is urged by the pastor. i 4 ? \ ?. k N V v> wtr i ra; > A)tt4-> A<b.t ^vk . Read the ice announcement of Plvler & Funderburk in another column of today's paper. Mr. J. E. Craig, of the Sin. cerity section, is cutting his large crop of crimson clover this week. Mr. Bert Pressly and Miss Blanche Broom, of Waxhaw, N. C., were married in Chester Sunday morning. Geo. Busbee, a young married man, was accidentally shot and killed in Winston-Salem Monday by ErneskJHk>rn. J. B. Patrick and brother. W. M Pot r*i/?Lr f tir/\ll l*?\#x..t? kf a a uvnvi\| 1/ ft \/ n^ll (Mil/W II young men of Rock Hill, were graduated this week from the Atlanta Dental College. The trial in the U. S. court at Greenville last week of Anderson's noted legislator. Josh Ashley. on peonage charge, resulted in a mistrial. The rain that fell in some portions of the county Friday afternoon was accompanied by hail in a part of Cedar Creek township. Girls acted as pall-bearers at the funeral of one of their school mates at Cooley Springs, in Spartanburg county, a day or two ago. Persooal. Rev. R. L. Duffie. of Dwight, was in town Monday. Mr. Paul Ross Moore has gone to Spartanburg. Rev. W. W. Ratchford. of Tirzah, was a visitor here Monday. Col. T. Y. Williams is spending a few days in New York,on business. Mayor T. M. Hughes returned Monday night from a visit to Fort Mill. Mr. John M. Hinson, of Longsville, spent yesterday in Lancaster. Mrs. S. E. Hough, of Creek, spent Sunday with Mr. Lee Steele and family. Miss Inez Broom, who has been visiting her mother in Timmonsville. has returned home. Mr. H. M. Johnson, of Gaffney, spent Monday and yesterday in Lancaster, his old home. Miss Ella Morris, of the Creek section, has l>een spending a fewdays with friends in East End. Rev. P. E. Blackmon, of Taxahaw, spent Monday in Lancaster. He paid this office a pleasant call. Mr. M. C. Harmon, of Van Wyck, spent Monday in Lancaster. He paid this office a pleasant call. Miss Stella Maie Hough, of Creek, has been spending some days at the home of her cousin, Mrs. Lee Steele. Miss Effie Carnes, of the eoun, ty, has returned home after a j weeK s visit to her aunt. Mrs. ! S. R. Williams, in East End. Mrs. Lee Steele and her cousin. Miss Stella M. Hough, spent a few days last week with Mr. Steele's mother, of the Jacksonham section. Miss Gladys Barksdale and M iss Donie Counts. Winthropstudents, spent from Saturday until Monday evening here with Miss Julia Gregory. Mr. and Mrs. James T. Baker and children, of Stonehoro, returned home Sunday afternoon after sending a few days here with Mrs. Baker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John I.. Barton. Dr. J. F. Mackey, who has been undergoing treatment at the I'ryor hospital in Chester, returned home Saturday. His numerous friends will be pleased to know that the doctor is much improved in health. Miss Hope Gregory, Winthrop College student, spent, Saturday and Sunday with her parents, j Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Gregory, I tenth ?// M nstei\,/nhn C tinier John Carder, the 13 year old son of Harvey Carder, of Van | Wyck section, died at the Pryoi i hospital in Chester last Friday night and was buried at Van Wyck Saturday. The lad was operated on for appendicitis and was doing well till fever set in, : 11 n/) rloof L e/uvo ??r?enll/wl I i />w// of Little Hot/at Untorr/i. Master VV. H. Middleton, sor of Mr. and Mrs. William Middleton. of Catarrh. Chesterfield county, died last Wednesda.v night, aged 4 years, 4 month? and 1 day. The burial was al Macedonia Baptist church Thursday afternoon, the funeral services being conducted by the Rev. E.O.Thompson. Little "W. H." was a bright lad and his untimely ?iu : i-t * ly utruui i? a severe mow 10 inc | fond parents. J f * /, - - . , > j "V" * THE LANCASTER ' flemtunt Birthday Party < Litre V Srctiirti. Little Miss May Cook, tl bright little daughter of Mr. , i M. Cook of the Creek sectioi gave a delightful birthday pari ( last Friday evening, at the beai tiful home of her parents. Qui . a number of her little frien< were present. Dainty refresl ments were served. Little Mi: Mary was the recipient of mar beautiful presents. />? Hal/th b'ltttter. It is now Dr. Ralph K. Foste ' the bright and popular your ' Lancastrian having graduate this week from the State Meci . cal College at Charleston. F has the best wishes of his hos of friends for a successful care< in his chosen profession. As is well known. Dr. Foster a son of the late Dr. J. H. Foste , and brother of Dr. Cantzon Fo ter, of Lancaster, and Dr. Ca Foster, of Timmonsville. Death ?/ a ChiftJ. Little Heyward, the infant se of Mr. and Mrs. Turner Cul of the western portion of tl county, died last Monday moling about 1.30 o'clock, of dyse tery. The child was 21 montl old the day of his death. Tl bereaved parents have the syr pathy of their many friends their sore affliction. The buri was at Bethel church Monds afternoon. Deliuhtfu/ I'artff in Kant Km/. Miss Julia Gregory gave charming party Saturday evenir at her home in East End, coil plimentary to her guests, Miss< Karksdale and Counts, of Wii throp College. A number < young ladies and gentlemen wei ! present and the occasion wi thoroughly enjoyed by all. D licious refreshments were serve during the evening. Caaittf/ Htmrt! ?/' Kfiucatlon. Mr. H. E. Coffee, of Lanca ter. and Mr. James H. Hamel, < Kershaw, have been appoint* ! members of the county board < | education. The appointment wj made by the State board at i meeting in Columbia Saturday. For neighboring counties tl1 appointments are: Chester j.lames R. Dye. R. W. Adam ' Chesterfield?B. S. Funderburl j Fairfield J. H. Thornvvell, S. I ' Dunn. Kershaw -B. G. Murph; N. P. Gettvs. York J. V Thompson. E. P. Castles. I truth if Vnknoirn Mini /'Vik> Utiiler Trentlr. ! I he unknown negro man wl j was found in an unconscious coi i dition beneath a Southern Ra: way trestle west of town la j Friday morning, as published j Saturday's News, died Frida i night. Coroner King held a inquest over the body Saturdj morning, but no evidence w; obtained throwing any light < the unfortunate man's identit nor the manner in which he lo his life. It is presumed that h injuries were caused by acciden ally falling from the trestle whi attempting to walk across it. I fetii It t?( MrH ltd in sen ('Hi Ion, I hi nil liter of Mr. on Mrs }V. ./ I.out/, of Ktf/in. Mr. VV. J. Long, of Elgin, r ceived a telegramlSaturday mori ing from Clinton announcing tl death there of his daughte 1 Mrs, Retta Ramsey, wife of M S. II. Ramsey, which occur re the day before. The bereave father left Saturday afternoe 11 for Clinton. Mrs. Ramsey was in her 'tot 1 year, having heen born Oct. 11 11X71. She was twice marriet ilirst to Mr. W. I?. Sapp, wl 'died May lb. 11MM). The secon j marriage was to S. 11. Ramsej j who survives with four childrei 1 three by the tirst marriage. L< roy. Jesse and Willie, and or by the last marriage, little Wafd 1 ington. Mrs. Ramsey was a most est ' mable lady. She was a dutifi i daughter, an affectionate wi i and inothor ami w;?c yKvuv ? cheerful an<i kind dispositioi She was a consistent member < the Baptist church, which si 1 joined in early childhood. Tl j burial was at Clinton Sunda ' Rev. Mr. Martin conducting tl ' j funeral services. H *| .1 Ittnt/rueefi't .ift/tir Stifii firty Mitth! Mr. S. Daghir. the |>opul 'i young Sverian merchant, had !,decidedly unpleasant experien 'I while on his way to supper la Saturday evening. When opp j ' I } \ NEWS. APRIL 28 I9Q9 i#* site Col. Springs's residence he overtook two young white men ie under the influence of liquor, j. and though strangers to him, ^ they proceeded to curse him in ty an outrageous manner, calling u. him "a d -d Dago," etc. Mr. te Daghir protested against the use j9 of such language, but without avail. The men followed and 3S continued to curse him. When iy opposite Dr. Funderburk's residence, on the next square. Mr. Daghir turned and knocked down the man nearest him. The party got up and hurled a rock at the r, | Syrian, but missed him. Mr. lg Daghir then knocked his assailed ant down the second time?in li- fact, he repeated the dose severIe|al times, as the man would arise ts and approach him. The affair er was witnessed by a number of persons, one of whom 'phoned is for the police, but when the ofr, ficers arrived on the scene the s- men had disappeared. rl Infant's Horrible DeathNeck Broken in Iron Bed. Aiken special in Columbia >n State of Monday: The little 6p. months-old daughter of Mr. and "ie Mrs. Pierce Howard of Graniten ville met death last night in a n- most harrowing manner. In the hs early part of the evening Mrs. Howard left the baby on an iron n- bed to sleep. The bed had perin pendicular rods at the head and al i foot. M rs. Howard stepped out iy j for a few minutes and when she I returned she saw the baby's I lwtr)v honrfiiwr tU.-. *l~ ? wwj uwigiiig 11UII1 Lilt' UCU, LUC child's head having been caught between the perpendicular rods. When Mrs. Howard rescued the ^ baby from its position she found ~ that the little one's neck was ^ broken. The baby survived only ^ a few minutes. ? Business Notices 'd tJW A11 Notices inserted under Mus head a' the rate of ONK CF.N'I A WO KI > for each insertion No notice to be counted leas than V I word* s" CIIICAUO PORTRAIT CO. wants to get in touch with young men for sumid | out work, especially rurakschool teach)f|crs. students and farm boys. Mood * , j commission paid. For particulars ad ? ! dress I>. Howell. Mgr., fleneral df? I livery. Columbia. S.C. of)-(12. jp i F(?lt SAIjK?One high-grade young i t*ow, 0 months old. to go quick. Will I make good brooder. Apply ai News S. | office. 50 FOR KENT?A six-room dwelling on 1 Catawba street. Apply to W. P. y, I Bennett. 57-00 / i l ICK! We will make it to your interest to see us before buying your ice tick: ets tor tin- season. Funderburk A Ply* A ler. agents for Lancaster lee and Coal Company. 'Phone 100. 50-60 J Abl. -.4t .1 I r?!:\ekmou's stoic Friday t- R lO and Saturdays for fresh Sha.1, t'roker. |-j_ Mackerel and other string tish. ."t'.W tl il- WANTEI' F.VEKYBuDY to try a pie *e St | ol' that nice stall-fed beef sold by J. 1 jp j Blackmoti 57wtf. iy I IF \(H or aoy of your ?i>n- r daughters fl HI want to take a business course, if you . will apply at this otbee we can -ell you a 5 a scholarship to either ot two schools. 40tf is ? ? K )njTIIi: FBENCH COACH STAl.l.IoN .. : will be at l?r. sapp's on Monday and . ' t | Tuesday. April 10th and 2l>tli. and at j Itoapr Fttndcrburk's on Wednesday anil is j Thursday, the 21st and 22nd. Atrain t- ai l?r. Sapp's ?>n Tuesday and Wednes|t, day. the 27 and 28th of April, and at l>oa? Funderburk's on Thursday and Friday, the 20th and 80th, returning to l.aneaster for Satttrday, May 1st. .1. C. , I Klliott. .*>6-60 , It's Bottled Sunshine m eie Puritan r. Grape Juice d ?n Give Puritan Grape Juice a a trial, note its delicious flavor ,h and how much further it will 1, ko in the preparation of the A lt following delicacies over any . to other brand: | I'tiritaii Sherbet. ' I'urilan lee f ream, '' .Marahrnallntv Float, Hot spiced I'nritan (irapc .1 nice, 1(1 I'uritan Jelly, etc., I(<'in-nlaifree with each puri ll ise comnininff full directions). n) ' Vow buy "Crape .I?i. e" for its I i- merits s???*! we know Hint In "Pit- E ritan" you will lind a brand that B [>' pleases you. Try a bottle of us. m n. Patronage solli'ited. | KELLOG'S Toasted J I * CORN FLAKES r. VVrins its favor through its flavor. ( Jet a trial package. A.W.Chance i ce ist At the Same Old Stand i O- I _ .K f * BI? BUT GROWING KlLrti H/JK. STRONG BUT GROWING STRONGER AS THE SATISFIED CUSTOMERS ur The Bank of Lancaster INCREASE IN NUMBER More Than One Thousand Now jmm KiisnC] i Give us your ^ " crz try orders cx3 l n-J GEORGIA for W " CANE Sweet Potato Plants SYRUP MAY 1st. S TOMATOES S I STRING BEANS I BRING ? j* I US So I WANT | YOUR ce: I EGGS I CHICHENS 5^; I M 1 W. L ( iovIoii A ( o ? ^ ICE | ' As good as the best. As cheap as the cheapest and delivered at your door at any hour of the day. Your trade solicited Plyler & Funderburk Agents for Lancaster Ice & Coal Comp'y ICE j -7, J*' ' r , , ,, miBMMIi)'