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SHORT LOCAL NEWS ! OF GENERAL INTEREST Decent happenings in CITY AND COUNTY. Doings of People in Which All Sections of Lancaster County Are Interested. Among the well known attorneys! practicing in Court of General Sesslons here Wednesday was W. B. Wilson, Jr., of the Rock Hill bar. Lancaster people are Interested ln|l the announcement that the Camden,* Horse Show is to be held this year- J on March 29 and 30. the first horse show of the season in South Carolina. * A number of local people will proba- f bly attend the show. < More traveling men spent last 1 night and today in Lancaster than V had been here In some months. Both j hotels were filled to overflowing and ( some of the travelers were unable to secure any accommodations at all for 1 last night. ( Mrs. John T. Green, who recently t Buffered a stroke of paralysis, is said to bo somewhat improved, whioh will . be cheering news t oher many I friends. It will be some time before | Mrs. Green will be able to leave het bed. Lancaster people will be interested In learning that Mrs. Ella MoMurray of Lancaster and James W. Green of i Elmlra, N. Y., were recently married I In Donaldsville. La., at the former 1 home of the bride where she was vis- I lttng her mother. | The Lazenby Stock Farm, one of the best known stock raising concerns of the county, reported yesterday that the farm had a calf 18 hours old that weighed 128 pounds. This is the largest calf ever seen in this section at that age. I L<aua C. Davis is planning to open in ten days a pool room in the A. J. Brown old stand on Main street. He j will have three tables, and it promises to be one of the highest class places of its kind. He will have everything to make up a first class pool room. j Miss Cora McAteer and Ellison ^ Flynn, both of the Lancaster mill village, were married last Saturday. H. D. Thompson, N. I'., otflciatlng. The bride and groom have been spending the last week with friends and relatives in the New Bethel community. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Driscoll. who have been making their home at the Royal hotel since coining to Lancaster, are engaged this week in moving into their new home, the Bennett house on Catawba Avenue. Mr. Driscoll is manager of the Lancaster Department store. l'lyler's up-town store has added a first class and up-to-date meat i market to its stock and the new market is doing a thriving business. I Mr. Plyler says that his market, like | bis grocery, will supply nothing but! the best to the trade and that at the ' best possible figure. According to a report made public ! by the director of the census yester- ! day, there were 15,727 bales of cotton ginned in 1916 in Lancaster, county, as compared with 22.379 j bales in 1915. The quantities are in running bales, counting round as half bales and linters not Included. Miss Ruby Steele of Lancaster end Chester H. Neal of the Camp| Creek section were married in Lan-j caster last Saturday afternoon, the j ceremony being performed by Mag- J 1st rate John L. Caskey. Mr. and wir?. rseai will maKe meir nome In] the Camp Creek neighborhood, i where Mr. Neal in a successful farmer. F. P. Bryan, representing the VItagraph Company of America, spent. yesterday In the city and while here | closed with Manager George Parr of the Star Theatre for a number of high I, class features. The features will be supplied within the next few weeks I, and It is expected that they will he cry pleasing to the patrons of the Star. | T. P. Jones and John Jones, well known citizens of Great Falls, spent yesterday In Lancaster on business, i The Chester county men say that: there is a great demand in Chester || ^ rounty for a bridge over the Ca- i ^ tawha river between Chester and Lancaster. They say that Lancaster ] Is losing a large volume of business dally because of the poor facilities for travel. 1 Arrangements are now being com- t pleted for moving the municipal of- 1 Pees from the First National Bank building to the- Springs block on ( Main street. The city offices will occupy the quarters where the five and 1 ten cents store was formerly con '.ucted. In addition, the Commlft- ti doner of Public Works will have his v >tt1ce In that building and tho Lancaster Light and Power Compan> '*111 move its oflices from the second loor of the same building to the ;round floor. The quarters in the >ank building were so crowded that n dayor Jones several days ago ap-[ g minted a committee to look for new V ilty quarters and the location named s; ?.as selected by the committee after f< teveral other buildings had bee>* u lonsidered. ' g L. E. Brov, n. who is soon to open ^ he "Ttodman-Brown Mercantile Com- r' ?any at Chester, spent yesterday in c ..aijcaster, the guest of his brother- y n-law, H. N. Walkup of the Rodman- * .Valkup Company. Mr. Brown exjressed himself as being delighted * vlth Lancaster and said that he enoyed every minute of his stay here. A call has been issued by those1 vho were in charge of the county air last year for a general meeting )f those interested in the proposition ' or this year, the meeting to take 11 dace in the court house next Frl- 1 lay. All the country people are anx- '' ous to have a fair and a majority of * he Lancaster business men favor the a imposition. The fair last year was * i great success and it is hoped that 1 the event this year will in every 1 vay surpass that of last. II ' c m I SOCIAL NEWS I \; ?1 l< + * ?, F SOCIAL CALENDAR + \ FOR WEEK-END '.! F F Olndys M. .Tones, Social Editor,. ,! Phone 44. , 1 F Friday, March 23rd? +.1 F Mrs. R. E. Wylie, Friday Af- + 1 F ternoon Book Club, 4:00 p. m. + , F Frank Plaxco, in honor of mem- + F hers of Tenth Grade. + , F Saturday, March 24th? ?F j F Miss Nannie Mill Moore. Ches- + ,, Fterfleld Avenue Book Club. * ++ + * +++++, RED CROSS UNIT ORGANIZED HERE. The Lancaster Equal Suffrage League held its semi-monthly meet- j ing on Thursday afternoon. Afte*'j the reading of the minutes, roll call and reports from the various com- j mlttees, a Red Cross Unit was or-1 ganized, In which one member of-, fered her services to the national government in case of war, if needed, 1 and all others willingly consented ?.o ; do what work they could at home, making bandages, etc. A most interesting literary program was then rendered, consisting chiefly of an ad-i dress by Miss lless McManus on the History of Kqual Suffrage. - ? o-? MISSIONARY TKA WAS KN.IOYA Itl/K. The Ladies' Aid Society of the, Presbyterian church gave their annual Missionary Tea at the manse on Tuesday afternoon. Bible reading by Mrs. H. T. Beaty and prayer by the ltev. W. S. Patterson was followed by a most delightful program. Missionary Address by Rev. W. S. Patterson. Two Piano Solos, Miss Alma Huke Jones. Vocal Duet, Mesdames H. R. Rice and II. H. Kester. Vocal Solo, Mr. Tom Beaty. Various songs by all present. After the program, chicken sand-( wlches and hot coffee formed a refreshing repast. The Missionary Society was delighted over the liberal contributions received. ? I Si I PERSONALS m I I ! Mrs. \V. W. Hnvkin and chilriron #\f I Charlotte, N. C., are visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. Ira R. Jones. Mrs. Kittle McLure visited her sis ter at the Rock Hill Infirmary this j week. S. M. Pratt and children of Rock | Hill are visiting his sister, Mrs. O. O. Ferguson. John T. Maekey of Camden visited his brother, Mr. R. II. Mackey, here' this week. Mrs. J. F. Smith of Columbia is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gregory. Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Thayer and little son, James Henry, Jr., will leave Monday for Louisville, Ky. W. L. Abernathy of Fort Lawn was J \ visitor In town this week. Mrs. W. H. Mlllen spent Thursday In Charlotte, N. C., with her sister, shopping. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor of Kershaw are visiting his father, Mr. 3. D. Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Reckham ot Ifork and L. H. Reall of Greenville ittended the funeral of Reuben Heck1am. Polioeman Hinder was a visitor In Charlotte this week. Capt. T. C. Hicks went to Rock J fllil today on business. ; Miss Josephine V. Flaker, represen- ' "ffitWMlHyjg iwwnr itive of the Palmer Penmanship Co. isited the graded schools today. H1VKK81DE WON. Lancaster. S. C., March 21, 1917. Editor of The Lancaster News: In this week's issue I note a state tent to the effect that the Lancaster raded schools won a prize of $10. /hile I rejoice in all that the school ystem has accomplished in the last sw years, I am glad to announce pon the authority of the County OrdtvUAf M..A I?r W ? *?-? ouxad , mm. ?? . CI. i u;iui , lllill IIUS onor is due Riverside school, which ecelved $10 for the largest amount ollected in the county as stated in our recent issue and an additional 5 for the required meetigs. I congratulate this energetic mprovement Association upon its !?adership in the county and excel nt rating in the State. CHALMERS E. WESSINGBR R. U. BECKHAM DEAD. Reuben B.-. Beckham, Sr., died a lis home in Lancaster Tuesday af ernoon about 3 oclock, following i ong illness. The funeral service ook place at the home Wednesday fternoon at 2 o'clock, conducted b; lev. Dr. J. H. Thayer, pastor of the laptist church, and interment fol owed in West Side cemetery. Mr. Beckham was 64 years of age le spent his entire life in Lancaste ounty and had many friends in al lections of the county. He was i arpenter by trade and was an Indus rious and well liked citizen. The deceased is survived by hi vife and six children, all of whom liv ? Lancaster except two. The sut living children are: Miss Lilli Reckham, Mrs. Henry Barr. Mr! Real of Blackville, J. C. Beck tarn of York, Robert and Clyde Beck lam of Lancaster. g | BUSINESS N0TiCES |I FOR RENT CHEAP THIS Sl'MMKI One five room and two four rooi cottages on Barr Street. See V 1*. Bennett. 3t-np?Mch 23. WANTED?All the public schools c Lancaster county to see our line c beautiful programs and invitatior for commencement exercises I.m caster News. 4t. FOR RENT?A five room cottage o White street, with pood garde and barn. Phone 34 5. T. I Craig. lt-pd. WANTED- The public to he Intorn ed of an honest opinion in the lin of dry poods, clothing, shoes an millinery. You can be suited at real bargain at PoiiakoiT'a. lt-nj roll HKN'T?Five Room TTouse, clt; water, lights and pood pardon also six room house, good gnrdei all conveniences. Apply to J. :\ or Latta Hood. Phone 214. 3-12-17-tf. 'wwin ?!? Mimn -Ki- r*as? i A Feelif j * I fl| comes with every add! ^ The knowledge that y 81 ahead in this world's gj pleasure to every one. ? of the saver from those B always be worrying abou * has the assurance of c IOIN the throng of th b 'account here. Don't accumulated what you as a starter.' Rcmcmbt 5 temptation to spend, m | means a loss to you for i1 A dollar in tl than two ii The Bank LANCAS IT _ WANTED?One thousand cords o cord wood. Lancaster Ice ant Fuel Co. 4t-np FOIl SALE?Nice gentle pony with harness for sale cheap. Cash 01 credit. J. C. Edwards. tf. NEW IIETHEL DOTS. New Dethel, March 23.?The in fant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. 13. Plylei rilnri In at Thnroflau ? "' J V..V- ?WV - Iiu* oua/ nuu n as l/UI ICli at Bethel Saturday. These gooc 1 people have our deepest sympathy 1 as this is their second child to di< ' this year. 1 Miss Leola Sapp who is visiting ai 1 Salisbury, N. C., is expected honn " this week. 5 -Misses Allie Flynn, Beulah Thorap * son and Stella Carnes spent one da: " in Monroe. N. C., shopping las week. Misses Nettie and Rachel Steeh spent Sunday night with Mrs. R. C Steele. 1 Mr. J. D. Flynn is attending cour " this week. 1 Mr. Capers Flynn entertained quiti ; a number of his friends on last Mon ' day evening. The evening was spen f in playing rook, listening to th i phonograph and the piano, etc " Dainty refreshments were also serv ed. ' Mr. Capers Flynn left Tuesday fo r Texas, where he contemplates inak ' ing his home for a year at least. a Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Flynn spen " Sunday at the home of Mr. Lee Es tridge. a The Teachers Training Class rat e with Mrs. Rom Sapp Wednesda night. e Mr. James Threatt was a pleasai: 5- caller in the Bethlehem section Sut day evening. Mr. J. E. Sistare and daughte Miss Brennie of Matthews, N. ('., vli - ited in this community the past weel Catarrh Cannot Be Cured J with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as the canr.ot reach the scat of the dlseas* | Catarrti Is a local disease, greatly in i fluenced by constitutional conditions, an O In order to cure It you must take a j l Internal remady. Hall's Catarrh Medl cine Is taken Internally and acts thr | the blood on the mucous surfaces of th i system. Hall's Catarrh Medicine WS . prescribed by one of the best physlclar if. In this country for years. It Is con r posed of some of the best tonics knowi )l | combined with some of the best bloo 1S - purifiers. The perfect combination t . the Ingredients In Hall's Catarrh Med 1- cine Is what produces such wonderfi results in catarrhal conditions. Send ft testimonials, free. F. J CHENEY & CO.. Props., Toledo, C AH Druggists, 76c. n Hall's Family Pills for constipation. ' , ^ mm , .L IHEIIBIIIBfiillllllll^ ig </ Real tion to the bank balance. 'ou are ao much further gooda la bound to be a How different the feelings ? of the spender who must >v iuiuic wiibh me saver ] :omfort and independence. j I I ie satisfied by opening an j put it off until you have i consider a spectable sum j ir that in addition to the | oney kept in your pocket i t earns no interest. I I ie bank is safer a the pocket. of Lancaster ITER, S. C. i m MHUHMmnmi ? f Miss Thelma Threatt spent Wed1 nesday with Miss Eula King. . I Miss Iteulah Thompson sj?ent Tuesday night with Miss Allie Flynn. i The farmers have been very busy j lately preparing for another crop. Quite a lot of spring oats have been sown and much gardening done. Our school is progressing nicely - under the leadership of our new principal, Mr. S. H. l'lyler. I I BIG BATTLESHIP , SENT TO BOTTOM Germans Announce Sinking of t French Graft. u Berlin. March 20. (via Sayville.) ?A French battleship of the Danton class was sunk by a German sub f j marine in the Mediterranean yestert day, the admiralty announced today. e The admiralty statement reads: "A German submarine, command5,1 by Ideut. ("apt. Moraht, Match 10, t in the western Mediterranean, sank a large French battleship of the DanB ton class, protected by destroyer*:. "The battleship was running a t zigzag course. Immediately a'ter R being struck she listed heavily a ?u capsized 4 5 minutes later." i A A A A^A I 7 : | Robinso % Com r, Y s- ______________ " I The Small " WAh en can be supj u many minor del I % important to th d !t! women Our stc >f A ii ^ every particular. ). NEW NE V % Dainty Organdie lien lned Collars k A Wash Chiffon and Fii v \ cry line (icorgctte JL hrtlidcricd V *r t (Jeo'ructtc Pleated ai X very desirable for trinini Windsor and Middle i (Ye]>c <le ( 'hine and Sat i > ! Y Kxtra large square Sn i V Blue, Xavv, Red and <1 ft* ' B t b V The Fasliionable Kan 5 Y anc* ^Oc. a y : S Y Ilair Ornaments and < B Y dictates By B V Hair Pins of every sli 2 V and silver ones B A. B y v Bronze Pins, large an B three papers for m j ii Y H(,al ITunian Hair Sv Jj Y all colors, including lira; B A Fowns & Channts Re ^ A all the best colors for S B A anteed m t Ladies' Heavy Boot Si Y Phoenix Guaranteed Y colors; also Black and \\ % "Notaseme" Silk IIos X Gordon's Silk Hose, in Y Infants' Lisle Socks. . J Shoe Tress DeBevoise Brasieres, a 2 y and $1.00. 3|X Daintv Silk Handken Bp V Heavy Crepe de Chine J Fine Linen Handkere] | ROBINSON LANCASTER'S I I V I < A Heal Man. Ex-Governor Patterson has been a great worker for prohibition in recent years, and has had the honest manhood to confess an early error. It takes nerve to change around, but it proveB the man!?Orangeburg Times and Democrat. SHERIFF'S SAIiE. , Execution Against Property. .T \T Van M at re Plaintiff I vs. Mrs. L. S. Elliott, Defendant. Ily virtue of an execution against property in the above stated case, to me directed, I will sell at Lancaste. Court House within the legal hours of sale on the 2nd day of April, 1917, the following described property, to wit: One mahognay center table. Two teed chairs. Levied upon and to be sold as the property of Mrs. L. S. Elliott to satisfy the execution In the above stated case. Terms cash. J. P. HUNTER. S. L,. C. March the 15th, 1911. he I n - Cloud | x pany t ==^= % ITS" of the worn- % jlied here. The x tails of dress are > e " well-dressed" ?|? >ck is complete in % t f V CKWEAR. V istitclii'd and Lace Trim- ?*> 25c in (icurj.cttp Collars. .50c ( Vl.lw. i '.tll..l.o lw..wl I > I* | /\ V muii .">l I III I II I fin $1.00 and $1.50 id Hemstitched lianas, in us 50c, 75c and $1.50 Yd j* 1'ics ill nil colors of lic.ivv Jk m 25 c X Y it in Middy Ties in Mark, reen, 50c, $1.00 and $1.25 % ings in inanv stvles. 25c x X Combs in Fashion's latest 25c, 50c and $1.00 V ape and size, dainty gold & 15c Box i ?* id ?lnall, good dress pins, v 5c 'itehes in manv sizes and rs $1.95 to $4.50 al French Kid Gloves, in pring. Every pair guar- jL . . . .$1.50, $1.75 and $2.00 $ Tic Hose 25c Pr. & X Silk Hose, in all the new *lii to 80c Pr. V * e. . * 50c Pr. i Black and Colors, $1 Pr. X 15c Pr. i n. T>_ A aw x~i*. " r II now Spring styles, 50c ? chiefs, white and col- ?L 15c X Handkerchiefs 25c diet's.. . 7c, 10c and 15c CLOUD CO. | ? jEADING store. j 4^4 A^4 A4A A^A > f^|