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f | X |: LOCAL DOTS I I *8 i II ?Dr. R. S. Summer of Hock Hill I was a visitor here yesterday. I] ?Communion services will be > held In he Presbyterian Church Sun|| day morning. ] ?The many frietuls of Mrs. I Nancy C. Moore will regret to know l< that she is very ill. I" ?Jim Cauthen, colored, the old I shoe maker well know about towr. died Wednesday night. ?Magistrate H. W. Mobley visited liiB daughter. Mrs. M. B. Cauthen, today, who is critically ill. ?There will be a meeting of the Civic League, next Wednesday afternoon at the rooms of the Chamber .? of Commerce. A full attendance is desired. ?A very handsome automobile bus belonging to Mr. J. B. Uoddey was driven through Lancaster Tuesday from Monroe, where It had been built. ?Leroy Springs, R. B. Mackey and it. C. Jones corporators have been granted a charter to conduct a general merchandise business at Liberty IIlll, capitalized at $115,000. ?The Board of Governors of til >! ''liamoer of Commerce will meet ins their rooms Monday night at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is fe quested. ?E. Frank TMtillips, bookkeper -y* | for several years for McEllianey & Company, left on Tuesday to accept a position with the L. fi C. Railway at Lancaster.?Fort Mill Times. ?A preaching mission will be conducted next week in the Kpisco1 pal church with services every evening at 7:30. Rev. Thos Trott, of Monroe, N. C., will hold this mission * I I. Avnnlncr TltO nil ll It'K I U H I UK muiiua.i sicunia. K lie is invited to attend the services. ?Mr. G. Frank Cross who lias been the linotype operator for The News for the past thee years has accepted a position with the Sumter Herald, owned by Knight Bros. Mr. Cross has made many friends during his stay in Lancaster and The News wishes him well in his new field of labor. ?Mills Maggie Thompkins of Heath Springs, who had been spending the holidays in Florida, returned J last Friday, accompanied by her cousin, Miss Reba Laws of Coleman, Fla. The former resumed her school duties as teacher Monday last, the latter entered as pupil. Miss Tompkins teaches the Cureton Mill school ? in Kershaw county. A considerable Increase in number of pupils is re ported. ?Mr. J. C. Under of Charlotte has been elected one of the pollce, men of the town and will enter upon the discharge of his duties Monday Mr. Under served on the Charlotte police force with Chief Orr and . oines to us with the best o'f testimonials. We are Informed that the ? city council will require the police force to wear uniforms and caps and /** to always be neat in their appearance. Remains of John Crawford Rest in Weststde Cemetery. As if in keeping with the mood of his friends and loved ones, Wednesday, the day of John Crawford's funeral was dull and drear, yet in spite of threatening weather those who had known and loved him in life gathered at his late residence at three o'clock In the afternoon to pay a last tribute of respect. The simple, impressive service consisted in the singing of two beautiful hymns and a Scripture reading, followed by appropriate and feeling remarks by 1 * tt n ^ # nis pastor, ivt?v. rr. i\. mui ^mauu, ui the Presbyterian church, who spoke of the blessings of the life of the departed and his quiet, personal work. The services were concluded at the grave In Westslde cemetery by Rev. H. It. Murchison and Rev. W. S. Patterson, who offered an earnest prayer. The flo-al tributes were exquisite and numerous, completely covering his last resting place. A number of friends and relatives from nearby places attended the funeral, viz: Mr. Crawford's uncle and aunt. Mr. and Mtb. VV. H. Twitty, Mrs. Crawford's brothers and sister, Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Montgomery, Messrs. H. B., Ward, Joe and Harry Heath, Mrs. W. O. Nisbet, Mrs. Morris McDonald and Mrs. Stowe, Dr. and Mrs. B. J. Witherspoon of Charlotte, Messrs, W. C. and George C. Heath of Monroe, S. W. Heath of Winnsboro, Mr and Mrs. John T. Stevens of Ker8l;uw, Dr. and Mrs. J. P. Young of Richburg, Mr. and Mrs. Leroy 8. Davidson of Camden, Mr. andMrs. O. H. Greene, Mr. J. H. Witherspoon and Mr. Webb White of Rock Hill, R T. Pra wfnfil Tr ahn h<wf rAtiimaH to his work at the University of South Carolina the day before, came home also to attend his cousin's funeral. ILMTKftATK WH1TBS LBOTURKR'H TOPIC. The IMv. Hugh H. Murrhison of (anrawter to S|?eak at Colunibia Seminary. The Rev. Hugh R. Murchlson of I*ancaster has accepted an invitation to deliver a course of loctures at Columbia seminary next month on "The Viewpoint of the Illiterate White Man of the South." Mr. Murchlson is an alumnus of the semihnnnarv and was for some years a Citizen of Columbia. He has made a special study of tho subject ho has engaged to discuss.?Columbia Stale. To Drive Out .Malaria SAnd Bullvl Up The System Take the Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS chill TONIC. You know what yon are taking, as the formula ta printed on every label, showing it is IQuinine and Iron in a tasteless form. The Quinine drive* out uialaria, the lion cent* t $ } PERSONALS I Y v r .?. Mr. C. C. Hlnson of Columbia was in town today. Mr. J. H. McClintock of Riverside was in town Wednesday. Mr. P. R. Beckham of Riverside was a visitor here yesterday. Mr. S. Ij. McManus of Tradesville was In town yesterday. Mr. Charles Dnulap of Fort Lawn, was here on business today. Mr. R. E. Wylle spent Wednesday morning In Chatlotte on business. Cadets H. E. and T. C. Sowell of 'lemson are home for the Christmas. Mr. J. Willie Caskey of Athens, Oa., has been visiting relatives here. Or. W. H. Sapp of the Now Hethel section was in town on business yesterday. Messrs. John Stogner and Paul alcManus were visitors in Kershaw uinnay. * Roach S. Stewart, Esq., made a firofessional vistt to Chesterfield ()ounty this week. Miss Rath Riddle has returned to <^iume her studies at the Columbia /tinale College. W. L. King, ('laim Agent of *he Southern Railway was here on I business yesterday. Misses Annye and Ethel Small are the guest of their sister, Mrs. C. M. Gregory of Kershaw. Messrs. D M. Jones and Pat Thompson of Liberty Hill were here on business Tuesday. Mr. John Dave Caskey returned Tuesday from the Pennell Infirmary where lie has been. Messrs. J. Harry Foster and W. R. Wilson, Jr., of the Rock Hill bar were here on business today. Mr. It. N. Plaxc of York haas rej turned homo after a visit to her I daughter, Mrs. Mack Robinson. Prof. Robert N. Nesbit, Superln- < tendent of Education for Union County, spent the olidays with his brother, Mr. J. F. Nesbit. Mr. J. M. Hood, of the Gregory- ( Hood Live Stock Co., left for the Western markets this wook to hut- ' mules for this Arm. 1 Miss Nettle Steele has returned to her home at Camp Creek after , spending a few days at Charlotte with friends and relatives. Mrs. F. E. Rogers and little Sarah 1 Sowell returned to their home in , Blenheimm after spending several days with her mother. Mrs. H. N. Sowell. 1 Miss Flonney Sowell returned home Friday from Texas on account of the illness of her mother. She spent several months with her sis'er. Mrs. E. O. Thompson, of Chico, [ Texas. 1 i Social News The local chapter of the U. I). C.'s met with Mrs. W. P. Ribtnson Thursday afternoon, and notwithstanding he inclemency of the weather and prevalence of grip, there was a good attendance. The proceedings were j opened with prayer by the president I Mrs. G. J. Derrick, after which the 1 ml 1 tL'QQ no llorl Thn ne/\rrt?At^tv.A W.< ?. UM vatiVU. A lie |>1 auntie ?as interesting. A pretty selection en tled "The Flag" was read by Mrs. 1). 12. Penny. Also a selection by Mrs. Mary B. McDow. "In and Around Richmond." During the second half hour refreshments wera served consisting of a salad course, hot coffee, and sandwiches. Arrangements for the celebration of the birth doy of Lee and Jackson were made. The Chapter will meet again the first Monday in February with Mrs. O. C. Blackmon. HONOR ROLL FOR AXTIOCH FOR DECEMBER. First Grade?Bleeka Small. Letiee Stogner, Mozelle Baker, Eliza Langley, John Ervin Snipes, Elton Wright. Leila Funderburk, Charlie Funderburk, Margie Hegler, Odell I Blackmon, Charlie Kennington, AlI to T lyiv/l ni<wl..o r 1 n'llll. VM ?^vv *>?// W, vimu j a mac uuj u, tv line Snipes, Fred Quick, Arthus Wright. Advanced First Grade?Howard Hunter, Gertrude Horton, Myrtle McCown, Irene Blakeney, Luella Neol, Margaret Arant, Eva Robinson, Pearl Kennington, Annie Belle Hunter, J. B. Langley, Mallta McCown. Second Grade?Pierce Hegler, Mary Hegler, Mary Lee Snipes, Connie Baker, Connie Blackmon, Bleeka Hunter, Louise McManus, Cecil Scott, Inez Barfleld, Heyward Robinson. Third Graade?Edna Snipes, Bonner Stogner, Fred Lowry, Hurley Hunter, Bessie Langley, Noah Phillips, William Throat t. Whiteford Blakeney, J. Q. Arant. Fourth Grade?Carvel Blakeney. Connie Parker, Lois Hegler, Lessie Langley, Lily Blackmon, Bertha Wright, Hervle Threatt, Wylle Neal, Carl Arant. Eutrene Healer. Joe Brown McManus, Yancy Punderburk, Thomas Langley, Eva Funderburk. Eva Funderburk. Fifth Grade?Colene Stogner, ! Wllma Hegler, Maxine Baker, Alice 1 Phillips, Leonu Hlackmon, Robert ! Lee Hunter, Florence Kennlghon, ' Boyd Stogner, Thomas McManus. Sixth Grade?Boyd Blakeney. Ira i Stogney, John Baker, Corn Parker, | Florence Phillips, Vernon Catoe, 1 |Yaney Cafoe, George W. Baker, Ja,. Ada Hunter, Clyde Hegler. Arthur 1 Barton. I Fightb Grade- Maggie Barton, Iluby .McManus, N'etiio Phillips, | Luther Hunter. Mlnnio Caskty, Prin. I, Lillian EJakeney, Asst. 'j THE LANCASTER NEWS. (IPImS jj Better F5d | s"s?jrHE MNK ?F ? ' tr* A ' ? -i : BK# ? ?3.1 $ - 33/IO-?V ! ??T?- 500L. " ] "* ' 36 5- 13 5 0 0 "^5/ ? 1 13550- 7 4 7 O " ? 17 0008 77$. 77 00w 20 0 0- 3 3 0 ?^IS "?? 145- 3000-1 ^3 ~ 2400- 6000"*. * C47S- 4000 \ ?' 250C- 355 > ?H 5225 - 600 Pv Wl ' 9 0 00- 7 4 4 6???? 6000- 60O- 4 ^2 ec no- 70KO? i * 6ooo- eooC* eoo- 14000m|F -? < 6000- 0 4 0 0;;jr **?- uooo? ?a * 5C0- 14 0C^-H| ?'il 4000- 2*3Wll 6000- 700> 4 3 0 0It'll 2,4 0 13900 ' ? 7 4 ? ! 0 0 - 9 0 0 *?#? 1475- 3 0 0- i *^6% J >? ? . 9 .** .3 3 - 2 4 0 0 **2 COO- 3 5 0V J ?v * ? 73243. 9 2 3 0 9 ^ | u'?* 4209- 3-3 3 i 1 J ..J*."""'""""1*" L on A?;ct>T 1 his neatly printed Burroi *5(U in tlll> Olfirlnrn aM? nf ukn?i of your account. It saves y of turning in your pass L L Mil#!. OAKHI"HST BOX Sl'PPKR. ' n secretary Ellison Discourses "Dine- j tiral Education." ' j One of the most enjoyable enter- J tainments of the season was that of , the box supper at Oakhurst school a Friday evening, December 31st, at s which time a large number of the j people of the community met for s the purpose ot discussing school improvements as well as for an enjoyable occasion. The entertainment was under the expert direction of Messrs. L. K. Rollings and Jim Robertson and c Rev. J. P. Hammond. The meeting ' was called to order by Rev. Mr. Hum- ' mond who, in a most pleasing manner ; outlined the object of same, alter { which Luther 'Ellison, Secretary of the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce was presented as the speaker for the , occasion. I Mr. Ellison discussed the need for , "practical education;" the advantages to be gained through "Rural : Co-operative Associations," county and community fair association work and personal, as well as community, co-operation. He complimented highly the people of Oakhurst community in their forward step along ed- ! ucational lines. After the close of bis talk, the many boxes and cakes were exhibit- 1 ed and auctioned off by Rev. Mr. Hammond. The proceeds amount- ( ed to $48.45. The boxes were i opened and everybody invited to help him or herself; there was abundantly enough for all and more besides. The many visitors present de- i clared they had never enjoyed such '< a time in their lives. i The Oakhurst school is a modern ] new building and one that any community should feel proud to own Sixty brand new modern individual desks have been purchased and will be installed this week. The building is being painted both out and inside In most pleasing colors and all equipment, in connection with same, is modern and up-to-date in UVOi J I UOJJCtl, Miss Annie Wilson of Lancaster is the principal and Miss Onie Markey of Heath Springs, assistant, and under their expert management much good is bound to materialize from an educational standpoint. MRS. r. ?. DESPORTES DEAD. Beloved Woman of Winnsboro Pass, ess Away in Chicago. Winnsboro. January ?Fol lowing closely the death of her husband, the late U. O. Desportes, Sr., Mrs. Sara Desportes passed '.way in Chicago this evening at 6 o'clock, i according to information received here tonight. Members of the fam- 1 lly were unable to reach their desti- , nation before death occurred. Mrs. Sara Desportes was a lady of benevolent ehnracter and kindness ' that endeared herself to the com vk.CKa .1 OA AAtlitali. j11 u 11ii > one ? tttuvci^ ansin iaiod In club work, being a member of tbo local John Bratton Chapter U. D. the Hook Club and president of fht Associated Charities. MrUesportes before her marriage was a Miss Wolfe, daughter of the late baling Wolfe. invigorating to the Pale and Sickly rhr Old Standard general strengthening tonic r.ROVH S TASTKLliSSchtll Ton ic. drives out 1 Malaria.enriches the Mood.mid build* up the ay*- i lem. A true ton>c. For adults and children SOc JANUARY 7, !<)!(>. Service to IThis bank he i r It has safcgi t represented "by livered the casl ?even furnishc cancelled chccl transactions, ac Now we give * Instead of 1< deposits) to b. your statcmcn you at the firs day in the nu The statement THE! moom. m mump oi?o?tT< lghs-made statement p Come i ng you the condition . \ 'r\ \i out he inconvenience chine. Our victim -book each month. your customers. . 6 ? ? - - ? - ? m i?m m SUSTARK-STEKLE. WJ Married, last Saturday at 2:3?> P. 1 d.. at the First Methodist parsonage ra(' >y Rev. F. T. Hodges, Miss Lizzie ?ec Sustar and Mr. It. Clarke Steele. ( ai drs. Steele is a daughter of Mr. J. 3. Sustar of Matthews. She is a roung lady of Christian character oo ind great popularity. Mr. Steele is j i son of Ma. It. M. Steele of this j>e note. rre is a progressive young wh armer and a man of character and Bel ibillty. CLERK'S SALES. FO 1 !tig Crowd in Town.?l.nnd Bring* ens Good Prices. che There was an unusually large rowd in town Monday, and a quantty of land was sold hy the Clerk of FO he Court, all of which brought 1 jood prices. In the case of Ernest hai VIoore, plaintiff, vs. J. F. Williams :>*4 uul others. 250 acres was bid off by I. F. Williams for $2,800. In tbe case of Jane I. Plyler and I dfe it hers, plaintiffs vs. CI. R. Plyler and ^ others, defendants, the following tracts were sold. 4 4 1-2 acres to G. M. Plyler tor A II,490.96. 2 iii acres ui ur. \v. it. Sapp for ^ $1,710.00. <41 39 acres to I)r. \V. H. Sapp for $1,053.00. 40 acres to Jane I. Plvler for $1,600.00. In the case of Annie V. Gregory vs. Mamie McCullougli and others one town lot purchased by D. Reese Williams. Atty., for $300.00. In case of Edgar Hilton and others Plaintiffs, vs. Belle B. Watson 103 acres was hid off by J. M. Hilton for $1,500.00. In case of Jefferson J. Sims plaintiff vs. W. U. Clyburn and others, 50 acres was bid off by W. U. Clyburn for $850.00. Notice to Debtors and Creditors. All persons having claims against the estate of D. J. Shute, deceased, i are hereby notified to file th<5 same. I [July qualified with the undersigned, md those indebted to said estate will 5* please make payment likewise. * i KATE SHUTE. j[ Admx. estate of D. J. Shute. ? Jan. 4, 1916. '*? It Notice to Creditors. ] ! The creditors of A. R. Cauthen. ? ; recently doing business in Heath ; ; Springs, S. C., will meet in Heath $ { Springs. S. C., on the 10th day of ?; January 1916, at 2 o'clock P. M., for the purpose of appointing an 5 [ agent to act with assignee in the set- { ' dement of the business of the said 1 ; B. Cauthen. i P E. C. CROXTOX. J ! Assignee. i i | i Business Notices jj WHEN you want draying done call ior j. m. Morrison, Phone 329.. J f > LOST OH STOLEN?Liver colored | ^ Irish Setter Dog. Notify News Of- 1 1 flee of any information that would 1 | lead to recovery. 27-lt-c. ? , j f STRAYED OH STOLEN?from my ! | premises on Wednesday night last j ? one red milk cow. weighing about 1 I 100 pounds. Finder please notify j [ Geo. F. Ferguson. It. < FOR RENT?One or two horse farm j [ formerly rented by William Vlck, ' * northeast of Lancaster. Also four j ? horse on Catawba River. J. F. j \ '/core. lt-pd. Frost Proof Cabba <o Plants. F ..*ly |! Jersey, Early Charleston, Early Sum- ?? r.,or ?nd Succession. 12 1-2 per him- if hundred thousand contracts. B. J. DOUGLAS, :?rix ?,r), cnestcrFelrt, s r --P. 11 " WE .HTFT RECEIVED a car f ? risip Mt lo i from mldd'e TVrui. rcEor-Hood Live Stotk Co. T 2ft-3t-c. |? OR RENT ON SHARES -Two,T horm form, wolt Improved nndjSj ^ood stork furnished. Apply to I). A. ;2 funderbuk, LaucnsteV, H. V. D. 5. Our Depo is always tried to give you goo larded your funds. It has co! the cheeks you have deposit l ordered paid by the checks > id you the check blanks. It ha cs as receipts. It has kept a icurate to a cent, proved every : you an extra-tangible service, saving your pass-book (your < 3 balanced, and calling for it t of account with cancelled cl t of the month. Or you can >nth that you wish, at a m is printed, neat, accurate?nn SANK OF LANCA THE OLD RELIABLE. n and see how we keep our customci i>ds may suggest how you can rende Giving service pays. VNTED?6,000 pounds cow, horse, aiule, sheep, goat, mink, otter, coon, fox. muskrat, opossum hides. jj{ ! us before you sell. Capers .it hen & Son., Laneaaster, S. C. F( ZEN REAL NICE PIGS for sale. Ine stock, six to seven weeks old. ov livered in town at $5.00 a pair se' lie they last. Phone today. T. M. m< Ik. 25-tfc ? It SALE?My liouse and lot, near Presbyterian church. Only small h payment, balance to suit purisor. Mrs. B. Cunningham. l-4-4t. IT 111 J WEA1 Demands good seasonable ? protect your feet. Warm U top clothing and a RAINC body. DON'T TAKE C Dress comfortable and save WE ARE HEADC for everything in the wav of Robinson-C Lancaster's Leai n . ? ..fuA R RENT?Five room cottage on Ofl White Street with good garden and rn. Apply to T. it. Craig, phone r>. 12-lt-pd l RUPTURE EXPERT 1 \V.?1I ? ..... .?.????! iu ia ailing I nj >lt lilll* ) \V. H. SH REEKY. the noted ruptu ? ia sending his personal representati | the needs of the ruptured public, t . pared with the most difficult cases. ' him free at the Carolina Inn, Mond ' SHEELEYS SPERMATIC SCHIK P proved by theU. S. Government and t | any case of rupture perfectly, affordi , the opening in a short time on the 8 " suits without surgery or harmful it: ' No leg straps to irritate and ) Clean and durable. ) Examination and advice free. P< i Cut out and keep for reference. Hoi . Philadelphia. ? * wikih r u < irra sitors I d serv ice. IlKlJ llected the cash |fc^| cd. It has de- |Kg /ou have issued 1^3 s returned your I^J record of your IIXa day. only receipt for 1A--J later, you find y&k leeks ready for 1^^ have them any oment's notice. Iga ide by machine. sim I rs' accounts by mar similar service to lllllgL DR. C. B. PRATT DENTIST >ura, 8:30 a. m. to 12:30; 1:80 to 6:00. Phone 285. Office over Lancaster Pharmacy. )It SALE?On easy terms or for rent, seven room dwelling, Jnst erhauled, good as new, with lights, average and bath. J. J. Blackjn. 103-eowtf ~STL. ALLEN, M. D. Office over Lancaster Pharmacy. Ice Hours 8 to 9 a. m., 1 to 2 p. m. Phone 187. EDGAR J. HINSON DENTIST. Ice In Moore Building, over E. B. Roddey & Co. Hours. 8 to 12?1 to It. tfDee phone 33. Residence 118. ? IN CHESTER. , Who Indorse His Methods. re specialist, of Philadelphia, ^ ve to Chester to minister to ^P horoughly equipped and preInterested parties can consult ay, January 10, 1916. ILD TRUSS, as used and ap.he Czar of Russia, will retain ^P ng immediate relief and close iverage case. It produces reijeetions. Of soil. No bindirg of he hips. ersonal reference on request. me office, 1027 Walnut street, < rER !i HER > i i O 3* o u Jhoes and Rubbers -to Inderclothing as well as jg JO AT to protect your ^ 3 r HANCES. 11 the Doctor's bill. ;; QUARTERS ! I Wearing Apt?earal. I: *> ) : ? i: '** 3: ** ] \ r ? loud Co. I din? Sloro jr