Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

Below is the OCR text representation for this newspapers page. It is also available as plain text as well as XML.

"V ' * ** ll LOCAL DOTS :! f,.mm, ,cf ?The many friends of Mr. R. A. Long are pleased to see him out again after hiB recent illness. * * * ?Governor Manning has announced that Dr. T. J. Strait will retire from the Buperlntendency of the State Hospital for the Insane on May 1. SK Sfc ?MaJ. J. M. Riddle, Mr. J .J. Reeves, Mr. W. B. Bruce, Capt. J. M. Hough and Mr. Jeff Adkins tre among the Lancaster veterans who are attending the reunion in Columbia this week. ?The trophy cup won by Miss Mary Locke Barron for the Lancas. ter graded school, may be seen in the window at Roblnson-Lathan's pewelry store. * * * ?Secretary Ellison and the board of eovernors of the P.hnmher of Commerce are planning to attend the closing exercises of Pleasant Valley school, at which time the farmers of that progressive section * expect to organize a community fair. * * * ?Edward P. Gallagher of Charlotte was in Lancaster this week making pictures of homes, stores and babies and these interesting pictures will be Bhown at the Star Theatre Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, in addition to the regular programs. CHILDREN'S CHAPTER, U. D. C. Organized Yesterday by Mrs. W. E. Taylor. At the home of Miss Annie With erspoon a chapter of the Children of the Confederacy was organized yesterday by Mrs. W. E. Taylor. Miss Witherspoon was made chairman of the meeting and the following officers were elected for one year: Pauline Jones Marion, president; Helen Derrick. flrpf vice president; Sadio Wilson, second vice president Lucia Murchison, recording secretary; Laura G. Williams, corresponding secretary: Katharine W>lle, historian; Mary Locke Barron, musi clan; Mrs. W. E. Taylor, oiganizer. The first meeting of the new chapter will bo held with Miss Mary Locke Barron on the second Thursday aftm con In May. h CONTRACT NOT YET LET. t Committee to Inspect Work Elsewhere. The town council devoted the greater part of Wednesday and Wednesday night to the consideration of the bids fpr the paving of Main street. There were agents of about eight different companies here competing for the work. The city fathers have not yet decided definitely the kind of paving they will have done, whether concrete, bithulitic, sheet asphalt or asphalted concrete. A committee composed of Aldermen L. C. Lazenby and W. H. Millen, in company with Engineer H. 8. Jaudon, have gone to Charlotte, Spartanburg and Columbia to find out the results of the paving done in those cities. As soon as they make their report the contract will be let. DEATH OF MRS. G. K. ADAMS. Good Woman Goes to Her Reward. Mrs. Nannie (E. Adams, wife of Mr. O. R. Adams, died at her home in Lancaster at 4 o'clock Thursday morning. She was a daughter of the late T. B. Addison and his wife, \f r*a D 0K0000 A <1/1 innti a ?A *>ii u, uvucti o nuuiouiif auu Httfi born June 17, 1866. Mrs. Adams was a good Cbrlstlnn woman and a consistent member of the Second Methodist church. The funeral services were held today at 1 p. m. at Douglas church and the remains were Interred in Douglas church yard, after services conducted by Rev. Ci W. Burgess, pastor of the deceased. Mrs. Adams is survived by her husband, her aged mother and three children, viz: Mrs. T. J. Mahaffey, Mr. P. F. Adams and Miss Ardrey Adams. She also leaves several brothers and sisters. SERIAL TO BEGIN TUESDAY. '"Miss Minerva and William Green Hill" to Start in The News. We will begin next week the publication of a story which has given pleasure to thousands x>f people, which has made them laugh till they cried, and which cannot But make all who read it feel better. This serial will be published in a number 'Of forthcoming Issues of The News. In this clever story by Frances Boyd Calhoun, young and old will enjoy the mischievous pranks of Billy and ** his young friends. Be sure to begin this story next week. If ypu start it, you will be sure to read every T?- of It. BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEET. < Chamber of Commerce Takes Up i Important Matters. . A meeting of the board of gov- . ernors of the Lancaster Chamber of J Commerce was held Tuesday evening, April 20, with the following members present 1 IE. M. Croxton, C. N. Sapp, W. P. Robinson, R. E. Wyjie, Col. Leroy Springs, J. T. Thomasson, J. B. Mackorell, Harry Hirsch, W. T. Gregory, L. C. Lazenby. The minutes of the last meeting were read by the secretary and unanimously approved. The organization of a county fair association for Lancaster county was fully discussed. After the matter had been thoroughly thrashed out, a motion was presented by Mr. Sapp, i which received a second from Mr. i Thomasson, that a committee of five ! be appointed by the chair to look into the possibility of such an under- J taking, ascertaining as far as possible all information concerning the probaility of stock raising, grounds. I rentals, probable incomes, etc. When voted upon, unanimously carried. The chair promptly appointed on this committee: C. N. Sapp, chairman; W. T. Gregory, L. C. Lazenby. J. B. Mackorell, Harry Hirsch, and the secretary. This same committee was also designated as a committee to look into the advisability of holding a Fourth of July celebration. The next proposition up for discussion was that of the erection of a flour mill in Lancaster. After discussing the matter considerably, the secretary was instructed to place advertisements in The Manufacturers' Record and The Millers' Journal inviting those looking for such locations to get In touch with this organization. The secretary was further instructed to take up the matter with the various machinery people with a view of getting us in touch with some live, wide-awake man who is looking for a small flour mill location. The health situation in Lancaster was discussed, and, as a result, the above mentioned committee was instructed to visit the city officials In session advising that it is the sense of the Chamber of Commerce, that it would be to the best interest of the city and the people as a whole, that said city council require all persons, firms, and corporations inside of fire limits to Install sewerage connection inside of the next 60 days, and that all people inside of city limits be required to Install these conveniences by not later than January 1, 1916. "Cleanliness is next to Godliness," hence the board of governors deem it advisable that the Chamber of Commerce should co-operate with the city council, The. Lancaster News, Civic League, and all other agencies interested in same in a general clean-up of our city. Wednesday, May 12th, was designated as ' Clean-up Day," on which date it Is hoped that the pe; pie at large will respond to the importance of same. The secretary was irstrucied to get in touch with the slat J board of health with a request that all information, literature, etc., which they may have on this important subject mfglit be furnished us for use that day. I The importance of constructin< a bridge over the Catawba river was a subject which received much consideration from the board. As a re suit of the discussion, the secretary was instructed to try and arrange a conference of the county officials of the three counties, Chester, ' York and Lancaster, for the purpose, If I possible, of arranging some plan of procedure whereby the three counties and citizens at large might get together on this proposition. The above plan was presented by Mr. Thomasson, seconded by both Mr. Robinson and Mr. Gregory, and, when voted upon, carried unanimously. Mr. Wylle suggested that the secretary get in touch with leading citizens throughout the county with a view of holding community meetings, at which time members of the board of governors and merchants of the city would meet with the pepple for the purpose of discussing matters of Importance to all. A motion by Mr. Sapp and seconded by Mr. Gregory that the bills of the organization be paid, when voted upon, unanimously carried. As there was no othor business, the meeting adjourned. CAUTON SCHOOL CLOSING. Commencement ExercfoM Wednesday Evening. Tbe Caston school will close next Wednesday evening, April 28, with an entertainment, to which tho public la cordially invited. There will also be several speakers present, Superintendent Lingle and C. N.j Sapp, among others. The exercises j THE LANCASTER NEWS >????? ????? ?? >? ????? ?? ; PERSONALS | Col. Leroy Springs left today for a. business trip to Greenville. * * * Rev. H. R. Murchison visited his mother nt Davidson this week. 9K ?6 Mr. Roach S. Stewart spent yesterday in Charlotte on business. & H-; M* Mr. Joe B. Wylle of Chester was here 011 business today. ?}* Mr. Lewis Cole of Pleasant Hill was in town today. * * * Mrs. Albert Tinsley is expected home this week from a visit to her parents in Dublin. Ga. Little Miss Flora Helen Futulerburk is the guest of Miss Ellie Lingle. ^ Misses Juanita and Eliza Wylle will leave the first of the week for Atlanta, where they will attend grand opera. ^ H: Mr. G. J. Griffin and family of the Tabernacle section of Lancaster county visited at the home of Mr. L. A. Griffin Sunday.?Pageland Journal. Social News Little Rachael Edwards made her young friend3 very happy Monday afternoon by inviting them to a party in celebration of her seventh birthday. Merry games were played and late In the afternoon the guests partook of dainty refreshments. Mrs. J. C. Edwards, mother of the young hostess, her aunt, Mrs. J. E. Funderburk, and Miss Eva Hough helped to entertain the children, ! who spent a most enjoyable after1 noon with little Miss Edwards. rH +: %r. Miss Mary Hood entertained the Girls' Auction Bridge Club and several other friends at a delightful affair Wednesday afternoon. Three tables of players participated in the games. Mrs. R. C. Brown scored highest among the visitors, while Miss Christine Mcliwain made the highest club score. Both were awarded dainty crepe de chine handkerchiefs. A tempting salad course with an ice. was served during the afternoon. Tne guests of Miss Hood, other than the members of the clut were: Mrs. John Crawfr 1, Mrs Walter Stevens. Mrs. O. B. Bartlatt, Mrs. R. C. Brown, Miss Araminta Holcombe of Virginia, Miss Pearl McManus and Miss Annie Waring Pickens. PARKS-WENTZ. Hiss Dilllo Parks and Mr. \V. A Wentz Married. Miss Dillie Parks of this place was married Wednesday at noon tt Mr. Walter Allen Wentz of Aiken The marriage ceremony took plac* at the home of the bride's father Mr. Mobley Parks, and the ceremonj was performed by her pastor, Rev E. T .Hodges. Immediately after wards the bride and groom left fo their home in Aiken, where Mr Wentz is the efficient manager of tin telephone system. The marriage came as a surprisi to the Lancaster friends of Mrs Wentz, who as Miss Parks, is wel known in Lancaster, where she ha held a position with the Lancaste Telephone Company. Her friend; regret her departure to nnothe city. Mr. Wentz is an energetic young man who has managed tin telephone business in Aiken will much success. Notice of Discharge. Notice is hereby given that tin undersigned will, as executor of th< estate of J. Thomas Falle, deceased on the 21st day of May," 1915, rnak* his Anal return as such executor anr apply to the probate court of Lancas ter county for letters tttsmissory. JOHN R. FAILE. .fxecutor Estate of J. Thomas Faile Deceased. April 20, 1915. SPANISH PI Fatten your hogs and expense of fc Spanish Peanut#,; a fine crop of t LEMMOND has a lot . APRIL 23. 1915, LIVE HTiX'K AND IMCi CIAIJS. State Axent Ailvises Secretar> as to Organization. Of interest to many people of tho county and town will be the following communication to Secretary Ellison from State Agent Long, relative to the organization of a Live Stock Association and a Pig Club for Lancaster county. upon both of which propositions Mr. Elli son is working: Mr. Luther Ellison, Lancaster, S. C. Dear Mr. Ellison:?We will endeavor to organize a live stock assoj ciatlou in Lancaster county sometime within the next sixty days. It is impossible tor us to undertake it at an earlier date. This will give; time for the preparation of fall pasturage and the matter can be pushed more vigorously at that time than just now as we are making arrangements to dispose of the beef cattle that we have been feeding in a cooperative way throughout the state and our men have their entire time taken up in this wbrk. The Pig Club will have to be taken up by the county demonstra- j tion agent and if you will write to Mr. L. L. Baker, who has charge of the c'.ub work for this office and who is located at Bishopvllle, he will advise you bow to proceed. Respectfully, (Signed) W. W. LONG, State Agent and D'rector of Ext. Business Notices FOR SALE?One Cole Cotton Planter, almost new. W. P. Davis. ! 57-ltc FOR SALE?10,000 Nos. 1 aud 2 shingles; also several nice milk cows with young calves, or will | swap milk cows for dry cattle. Steele & Cunningham. 56-2t FOR SALE?A limited amount of ( selected King's Imported Cotton seed at 90 cents per bushel. Also a lot of fine Whippoorwill Peas at $2 per bushel. J. Clark Robinson. 55-51 J. A. CLIFTON, M. D., Specialist-in the diseases of the eye, ear, nose iiuu mroai, win ne in nis omce over Lancaster Pharmacy for one day (Wednesday) each week. Eye glasses fitted. No charge to the poor. Please call early. 3 5-tf FOR SALE?Well cured hay and fodder. Apply to J. E. Craig, 1 Lancaster, S. C. I , WANTED?To sell stove wood or 4 ! foot pine wood, oak wood, 2 feet ! or 8 feet. Edwards & Horton. , WANTED?To buy 50 cords pine wood at once. Edwards & Horton. ; DR. BETK GREGORY" 1 VETERXARY SURGEON. I treat all animals. Calls prompt' ly answered nlglit or day. Prices reasonable. Hospital service. Office and hospital Kershaw, S. C. Our Settling Policy ; Is Just This: J First and foremost quali ty merchandise that will not ~ come hack and cause dissen. sioii between lis and our 2 customers. 2 ' Then the lowest possible i. price at which such nier1 chandise can he sold. We do not figure large 1 profits on each sale, we r mark our goods close and s depend upon a great 1111111? her of sales for ultimate 1 profit. Read this advertisement carefully. You'll find by ; coining to our store the ] things you need, unbiaslv } described and seasonably . priced. A. W. Chance EANUT SEED without the trouble eding corn; Grow get better meat and iplendid forage, of splendid SEED. SIS a RAIt S\)K Protect yourself against " misfortune by saving now > think you are immune fro > liable to accidents, illness < y anybody else. Commence now to protect J an emergency. Save today To put it off means that eve > time when saving will not b This Bank will y ? with you even 1 > only ONE DOL to start. > "The Old The Bank ( y l LANCAS m CITATION. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Lancaster. By J. PL Stewman, Judge of Probate. uM,^mr,n rp t r^ ^ ??i tir in ucicao, i. uaiiijiuic rvcc aim ?. P. Robinson have made suit to uie to grant them letters of administration of the estate and effects of It. Prances Kee, deceased. These are. therefore, to cite and ' admonish all and singular the kind; red and creditors of the said deceasi ed, that the be and appear before | me, in the court of probate, to be ! ?eld at Lancaster on the 8tli day of I May, 1915, next, after publication I thereof, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to show cause, if any they have, why the said administration should not be granted. Given under my hand, this 23rd day of April Anno Domini 1915. J. E. STEWMAN. Probate Judge. Teachers' Examination. The next regular teachers' examination will be held at the court house Friday, May 7th, at 9 a. m. All teachers who expect to teach for the session 1915-16 and have not a valid certificate are expected to take this examination. V. A. LIXGLE. County Supt. Education. 57-2t 1 NEW UON BI $ WHITE AND ? The fit and workmanship + and all colors guaranteed fa + Lion Brand Plain White Nt + in America x Beautiful Colored Lion Shir ^ Lion Brand Silk Shirts in i 1 LION BRAN A All the new shapes, also sof I HOLEPROO i" 6 Pair Guaranteed six mo Holeproof Silk Hose, 3 paii 4 Box 4 WILSON BROS.' t H % Silk Facade Hose, all colors * ITT'I TX - - vviison rsros. rure inreacl t j?g? !|[ NEW STRAW HATS, AI FELT j? i Straw Hats.. k k>. *????14 >. ' \ New Felt Hats I ROBINSON ;> LANCASTER'S L ! i i i % ell X ^ ^ ^1 the storms of adveraitv and I* 91 r#i while you are able. Don't > >j? m misfortune. You are as ?5 31* loss of earning power as Z * V Jpfi w J| ; yourself from want in such J H if you would have tomorrow. Z SI ' a ft ry day brings you nearer the |e possible. open an account >! W though you have I, >; LAII with which J ? ... ... ... ' ...... y Reliable." Z >t Lancaster TER, S. C. 1 > DR. C. B. PRATT DENTIST Hours, 8:30 a. m. to 12:30; t:30 to 6:00. Phone 1285. Office over Lancaster Pharmacy. John A. Winstead, M. D. Office over Lancaster Drug Co. Laboratory Diagonis. a Specialty. Hours, 8 to 10 a. in., 4 to 6 p. m. Phones 840 and 25. Night Phone 344. S. L. ALLEN, M. D.~ Office over Lancaster Pharmacy. Office Hours 8 to 9 a. m., 1 to 2 p. m. Phone 137. EDGAR J. HINSON DENTIST. Office in Moore Building, over E. B. Roddey & Co. Hours, 8 to 12?1 to O. Office phone 33. Residence 118. * * rr DR. T. P. NESBIT ?K K Dentist j -1: Office in Telephone Building. * Waxhaw, N. C. * ; :\:K ! ha: +:+:-+:+:+:+'c+\+:+\+:+4*'Y+.\*+ {AND SHIRTS j 4EAT STRIPES | of Lion Shirts are perfect ? ist. | 'gligee Shirts, the best value J $1.00 + ts $1.00 and $1.50 | leat stripe, each $2.75 ^ D COLLARS | t collars 2 for 25c 'jf>F HOSIERY 4 nths, good mercerized Lisle, 4 $1.50 * * guaranteed three months, t $1.50 t AIN KMT HOSIERY | and white, per pair 25c 4. silk Hose, per pair 50c $ Wilson Bros.* Closed ^ Crotch Union Suits, T Shirts and Drawers * j Are Here * T An CiiHn " if ? %_/ i A ivi & kj u & L D| 111 1 L-11 t/C. K j 4 jr Nainsook, and large !j' checked Madras, per 5' Suit $1.00 ;; Separate Suits, same 2 J ?. material, * $1.00 Per Suit *i .SO NEW HIGH CROWN | HATS * $1.00, $1.50 and up to $3.00 J $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 5? - CLOUD CO. EADING STORE.