The Lancaster news. (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, September 29, 1916, Page 8, Image 8
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LATE CAPT. J. M. HOUGH.
Six months ago there passed Troni
this life a man whom we think Lancaster
county could ill afford to lose.
We refer to the late J. M. Hough
who spent the latter years of his life
in Lancaster.
After spending four years in the
Civil War with "Butler and His Cavalry"
he returned to his native
Chesterfield county and began life at
the bottom of the ladder. Within a
few months he married Martha Clyburn.
daughter of Steve Clyburn of
Kershaw county.
He settled on the poorest farm
perhaps in the State. "Rock ribbed"
and an unforbidding soil; seventyfive
miles from the railroad and
twenty miles from the village of
Lancaster. To augment his income
he went into the mercantile business
and was a successful country merchant
for thirty-nine years. His
was not a "wet weather" store, but
open every day in the year, Sunday
and holidays excepted.
At this country place he reared a
large family, five boys and five girls,
giving all a college education, who
showed a tendency in that direction.
On one occasion Colonel Beroy
Springs having looked over his farm
and met his family gave utterance
to something like the following:
"Hough, any man who can rear and
educate a family on this plantation
Is a genius of the first water."
No man, perhaps has ever fully
understood Captain Hough. Beginning
life with less than nothing; an
expensive family, few of whom realized
the source or the worth of a
dollar; handicapped by lack of education
and early training, yet In spite
of difficulties and discouragements
which would have thwarted the purposes
of a less courageous man, he
made a big success. From a worldly
point of view his success was not
pronounced, as he did not die possessed
of a great deal of property.
He nevertheless made and spent a
fortune. He was not possessed of
"an Itching palm." A dollar to him
was simply a means to an end. A
mere piece of metal. A something
provided by the goodness of God and
the engenuity of man to augment
happiness; to relieve the desires of
his children; to provide tor the
widow and the orphan; to further
the spread of the Gospel. It was
never his concern to store up treasures
"where moth and rust doth corrupt
and thieves break thrnueh and
steal." In some way he always
managed to make ends meet and never
lacked for the dollar.
He was possessed of perennial
youth. A very boy to the last, he
could "Root" for the home team on
the diamond with the zest of a sixteen
year old. His very nature was
one of sustained enthusiasm for all
things savoring of life and push an"
perseverance. He hated sham and
despised formality. He sometimes
alienated his friends by his utter disregard
for conventionalities.
Straight to the heart of a matter
was his motto?the consequences
taking care themselves. Yet his nature
was the essence of gentleness.
Wherever there was sorrow his heart
and sympathy and aid responded at
once.
His contact with the business
world and his love for public life
sharpened his intellect till he was
in the best sense of that word, an
educated man. His perception was
quick and his judgment of the motives
of men was seldom far afield.
With no literary training and with
an utter disregard for the uses of
Grammar he could in mid-life hold
his own in argument or in public
debate with the best minds.
Captain Hough represented Chesterfield
county in the legislature for
eight -years. lie never made a second
race for the office though there were
always six or more aspirants. Just
before the election in the year 1802.
he made a Sunday school address at
? one of the voting precincts and when
the votes were counted at that box
he received every ballot save one.
He afterwards offered five dollars
reward for the name of the man who
was brave enough to stand alone In
his community. No one answered
the advertisement.
His war record is too weel known
to mention nere. He was promoted
time and again for " gallantry on the
battlefield" and at one time in the
Shenandoah Valley held at bay about
three regiments of tankees with
eighty dismounted men. He placed
his men behind a line of breastworks
In such manner as to make it appear
that a whole regiment was defending
the works. When It seemed
his little band would be annihilated,
he was relieved after five hours by
the appearance of three regiments
of "Tar Heels" and won the victory.
Mr. Editor, and you dear reader,
does th eabove recital seem a little
extravagant? If so, you never knew
the real man. That is your loss. You
may have met him in his latter years
when there was visible "the sere and
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FLINT KIDUE NEWS.
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Mr. Editor: I notice Flint Ridge
community has not been represented
in the columns of your paper in a
| long time, therefore I will send you
la few lines. The health of this com-'
jmunity is very good, except lame;
backs from picking . cotton, how-1
ever the present price seems to ease
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We are going to have a community
fair at the Caston school house on
I October 31. which promises to be a
'great success. The various committees
are hard at worn and the exhibits
promises to be large and of t^ie
very best type. We have as good
live stock as can be found anywhere,
also some of the best farmers in the
county. We extend a most cordial
invitation to everybody to come, and
! especially to Messrs. Luther Ellison
'and B. F. Adams. Mr. Adams says
j he lives in the garden spot of the
I worlc^ If he will come to Flint
Ridge on October 31st. he will not
hesitate further in agreeing with us
that Flint Ridge is that spot.
As to matrimonial aspirants, acj
cording to the way a certain young
man visits our community. Mr. Stewman
will certainly get a job before
long. We also have an old widower
down here that is so bowlegged that
he can walk over a barrel at night
and not even know it; so humped
back that when he sits down they I
have to tie him to prevent him fronii
rolling, who wants a young girl with'
plenty of money and who enjoys;
working.
Wonder what has become of Broth- i
er Estridge? We always enjoy read-i
ing his letters.
Mrs. Ida Miller and son visited
relatives in Kershaw county last
week.
Mrs. J. M. Dixon visited her
daughter, Mrs. P. W. Twitty, last
Sunday.
Mrs. John Bowers is visiting her
sister. Miss Lena McWhorter, at
Honea Path, S. C.
Mr. and Mrs. F. V. Hinson of Union
county, N. C., visited Mr. C. C.'
Small last week.
Mrs. Edna Small and daughter,
Jessie, went to Rock Hill last Tuesday.
the former not improving since
undergoining an operation a few
weeks ago.
M OO >f..*;i,l.. 4 ..UUA^ \?
ati i d. iuaiuua nuauis vibiicu i?i I s.
O. C. Adams last Sunday.
A very sad death occurred in this
community last Wednesday, being the
wife of Mr. Lewis Neal. She was
only sick a short while. Her remains
were buried at Laurel Hill cemetary,
funeral services being conducted by)
the Rev. J. M. Hammonds. The
deepest sympathy of the entire com-1
munity is extended to the bereaved
husband and relatives who live in
Kershaw county.
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Prof. O. Roddey Hell and sister.
Wren, spent the week-end at the
home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
O. H. Bell.
Mr. Hasel Crenshaw, who holds a
responsible position with the P. &
N. Railway Co. spent Sunday with
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cauthen.
Misses Beckham have returned
home from a three weeks visit at
Pablo Beach.
Mrs. E. J. Bailey, who has been ill
at the home of her father, Mr. R. S.
Floyd, is expected home this week.
Mr. Hazel Cunningham was the
guest of Mr. J. A. Cauthen Sunday.
Mr. Walter S. Cauthen returned to
his work at Boykin, S. C., Monday1
morning, after spending Sunday:
with his parents.
'Messrs. Ralph and Hasel Cauthen.
[who hold positions with the Wateree,
! Power Co., returned to Great Falls,
S. C., Sunday ot assume their duties
' Monday morning.
Master Curtis Hell spent Saturday
and Sunday with his cousin, Cecil
j Hell, near Heath Springs.
yellow leaf." After all our love of
life and Its activities, a man's body
may live too long. But never his
spirit. Those who knew him at his
best will vouch for every word.
Words, after all, are poor vehicles.
They fail to express the deeper feelings.
During the last days of his life he
was still planning for the future,
i His mind was active to the last. The
storm of stress of seventy-five full
years had failed to rob him of the
zest of life. And so he went away in
"In the midst of life."
"After life's fitful fever he sleeps
well." 1
From One Who Knew Htm. 1
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TO! LANCASTER NEW8FRIDAY, SEPT. 29, 1916
EXCELLENT
I FOR
1 HOUSE!
Full size Hemstitched Pillow Cases,
each 17 l-2c
Full size Pillow Cases, splendid material
each 12 l-2c
Extra heavy, full size Pillow Cases,
hand cut scalloped?Spceial each 29c
Very Heavy 8*x90 Seamless Sheets,
each 75c
Full size Sheets, very durable, each....50c
9-4 and 10-4 Bleach and Unbleached
Sheeting at all prices.
White Quilts.
We bought a large stock of these Quilts at
last year's prices and will give our customers
the benefit of this purchase.
Heavy Crochet Quilts, full size and
best Bleach 98c
Crib and Single Bed White Quilts, best
quality $1.00
Extra Heavy White Quilts scalloped,
fringed or hemmed, $1.3^< $1.50, $1.75, $2.00
Beautifully Mareseille, scalloped or hemmed
Quits with border to match
$2.00, $5.00, $3.50 to $8.00
Large size Part Wool Blankets, pair..$1.75
All Wool Blankets in plain and beauti*ful
plain combinations, *pair. .$5.00 to $7.50
Baby Blankets, in pink and blue, with
animal patterns 50c to $1.00
We have never before shown such a large
stock of beautiful Draperies, Cretons and
Curtain Materials. Ask to see these new
designs and colors.
Hemstitched Curtains, finished with
Cluny Lace and Filet Motifs, pair
$1.50 to $7.50
Lace Curtains in Cream, White and
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[ Notwithstanding the advance on Linens
j we are able to show you a splendid assortment
of patterns at old prices.
72-inch Fine Table Damask?Special,
I . yard 59c
Splendid Mercerized Table Damask?
Special for this month, yard,
25c, 35c and 50c
Fine Mercerized Napkins, hemmed and
ready for use, dozen 65c
Extra large dinner size at dozen
$1.00 and $1.50
72-inch all pure Irish Linen, in many
beautiful new patterns, yard
75c, $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00
Napkins to Match Any Cloth.
1 Scalloped and Hemstitched Tea Napkins,
in pure Linen, dozen $3.00 to $6.50
Pure Linen Scarfs. Trav Cloths #?tr?
with real Cluny Lace, each
75c to $2.50
We have just received a beautiful selection
of Hall Curtaiiffc and Portieres,
in rich Tapestry effects, pair
$2.50 to $8.00
Window Shades with best guaranteed
springs. All colors 55c to 50c
White Curtain Poles, with Trimmings,
each 12 l-2c
Hosiery.
It is with pride we speak of this department
for we feel that no merchant carries a
bigger stock of such well advertised lines.
"Phoenix" Guaranteed Silk Hose, Black,
White and Colors 75c to $1.00
"Onyx" Pure Silk Hose, Black and
White, pair $1.00
"Gordons" very heavy Silk Hose,
White, Black and Evening Shades. .$1.00
"Gothem" Gold Band Hose, Black and
White, also extra and any size,
pair $1.00 to $1.50
"Holeproof" Guaranteed Hose for ser
vice, pair 35c to 50c
"Notaseme" and "Radmeer" Pure
Thread Silk Hose, all colors,*
paif 50c
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Boys and Infants, every pair guaranteed,
all weights, pair 25c
"Wonderhose" for Ladies, Boys and
Girls. An unusual value?guaranteed
to satisfy, pair 15c
"Wonderhose" for Infants, Black, White,
Tan and Red, pair 10c and 15c
"White Leather" extra heavy Ribbed
Hose, Black and White?Special i
pair. . . 10c
"Fay Ideal Stockings." This is a stocking
every mother appreciates?requires
no supporters and is extremely
economical from many standpoints,
Black and White. .. .35c pair; 3 pair $1.00
Gloves.
We carry a full stock of "Fownes" Real
French Kid Gloves. Every lady who has
been fitted in one pair always remembers to
ask for "Fownes."
Black and White, also many combinations
of new stitchings and embroideries,
pair $1.50
Very Modish Street, Walking and Driv:
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mg vjioves, in ivory, Tan, lilack,
White and Chamois, pair $1.50
Dressy Kid Gloves, White, Black and
Cream, pair * $1.25
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Notions.
Our stock is most complete. You will find
all your dressmaker supplies here, such as
Hooks and Eyes and Clasps, all sizes and
styles.
Silk Dress Shields at pair 15c
Transparent Dress Shields, pair 25c
Supporters for the Children, Black and
White, pair .10c, 15c and 20c.
Sew on Supporters for Ladies, pair.... 10c
All widths of Elastic Tapes, Bias Seam i
Tapes and Finishing Braids, Heavy S *">
Flanelette Kimonas in many beautiful
floral designs, full width, each, 50c and 75c V
Empire Kimonas in very desirable colors /
neatly trimmed with Satin Bands,
both light and heavy weight, unusual
good values 98c and $1.25
Satin Kimonas in lovely shades and
very heavy material $5.75 to $6.50
Good quality of Gingham Aprons, each. .25c
Nurses Aprons, with embroidered Bibs
and hemstitched 25c
Good quality of Black Sateen Under- ob
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oivn ia( CitCU %. . 50c } 11
Gingham and Seersucker Underskirts 11
in fast colors of blue and white jj
stripes, each 50c IJ
Soft Sateen and "Tico" Silk Under- J j
skirts, very wide and with elastic II *
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Silk Messaline Underskirts. .. .$1.98 to $4.50 j
Jersey and Taffeta Underskirts $4.50 to $6.50 j j
W. B. Corsets and Brassiers '
This is the season when every woman l|
wishes to be correctly corseted as so much II
depends on this in getting just the right style j j
to your new suit. Come in and let our grad- 11
uate Corsetiere give her expert advice. She jj
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cellent service. 1j
New fall models of front and back lace Jj
Corset?a style suited to your figure - 11
$1.50 and $2.00
W. B. Famous "Reduso" Corset in the | j
new models, guaranteed to imnrov? "
any figure.. . . $3.00 i
For the young miss we have a dainty new
model in pink brocade, slightly lined
and elastic top $1.00
A splendid line of perfect fitting Brassieres
50c to $1.50
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