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FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1918. Charter No. 78.W. FIRST r At Lancaster, S. C., in the fi Loans and discounts (except th f Overdrafts, unsecured. $55.80. I". S. lloiiri* (other than Libert I*. S. bonds deposited to secur L). S. bonds and certificates of posits (par value) Premium on U. S. bonds . . Liberty Liun Imiids: Liberty Loan Honds, 3 1-2 per ( Securities other than U. S. bot Total bonds, securities, etc.. , Stocks, other than Federal Res Slock of Federal Reserve Banl Furniture and fixtures Heal estate owned other than Lawful reserve with Federal 1 Cash in vault and net amount Net amounts due from banks included in Items 13, 14 ani Checks on other banks in the I man item 17 ) Total of Items 14, 15. 16. 17 Checks on banks located outsit other cash Items Redemption fund with U. S. Ti 4 Interest earned but not colleci ceivable not past due Total Capital stock paid in Surplus fund Undivided profits Less current expenses, interest Interest and discount collected not earned (approximate) , , Circulating notes outstanding ' Demand deposits (other thi posits payable within 30 dayi Individual deposits subject to Certificates of deposit due in borrowed ) Certified checks Cashier's checks outstanding . Deposits requiring notice but It T,.tnl ?? ,l .i j ' 1UIUI v?i UCIIIUIIU U'-pilHllS [ I serve. Items 34, 35. 36, 37 Time cle|H>sits subject to lte> and postal savings): Certificates of deposit (other t Other time deposits Total of time deposits subjeo United States deposits (oth Other United States deposits, ii Total STATU OF SOUTH CAROLINA County of Lancaster?i I, B. M. Croxton, Cashier ol is true to the best of my know] Subscribed and sworn to befo Correct?Attest: CHAS. I). JONES, W. F. LANKY, IRA B. JONES. Jr.. Directors. RED CRO (ireenville, S. O., March 12. 1918. My Dear Mrs. Springs: I am In receipt of your report concerning subscriptions to the War Camp Community Fund and I beg to extend my congratulations to you, as you are the only district president who has sent in the complete amount apportioned to her district. With kindest r??er?r<la Very sinceley yours, Jennie K. Morgan. Beginning March 18 and ending March 25, a seven-day nation-wide campaign will be carried on by the Bed Cross and the commission for relief in Belgium to secure a minimum quantity of 5,000 tons of clothes for the destitute people of Belgium and the occupied portions of northern France. At the request of Herbert Hoover, chairman of the commission for relief hi Belgium, Ilenry P. Davison, chairman of the Bed Cross war council, has granted the Use Of the National Re?t I'pnao ?! - ganizatton for collecting the needed clothing. Ah the commission has a'lowed most of its local committees to disband on account of the financial arrangements made last June with the government. It has turned to the Fled Cioss for help. Where the local committees of the relief commission are still intact, they will work side by side with the Red Cross chapters. The practically entire exhaustion of clothing, shoes and leather in oc RKPOltT OF CONDITION OF THK ^ATIONAI Itate of South Carolina. at the close of RB8OUROB8. ose shown In b and c ty Bonds of 1?I7): e circulation (par value) indebtedness pledged to secure U. S *ent and 4 per cent, unpledged . . ids (not including stocks) owned unpl< erve Hank stock k (50 per cept of subscription).. .. banking housfc /. . . . teserve Hank A J due from national banks. . / , bankers and irust com pa/lee, other 1 15 A / same city or iovn n? reporting bank ( and 18 \ " * ' / le of city or town of /eporting bank casurer and due fVonn U. S. Treasurer ted?approximate- Xn Notes and Hills /l.iAuii.mriES. and taxVs paid V or credited, in advance'of maturity \ v.v. an Iwnk deposits) subject wo Reserve \ check y less than 30 days (other thkn for r \ \ . . . . 5H8 than 30 days )ther than bank deposits) subject t , 38. 39. 40 and 41 iPri'A f navnhlp nftor 'HI 'le''" "- ? ? Mfttv ..w uoja til limit." il han for money borrowed) t to Reserve, Items 4 2, 4 2, 44 and 4 er than postal savings): deluding deposits of U. S. disbursing o L, iS. r the above-named bank, do solemnly ledge and belief. re me this 13th day of March, 1918. Notu SS NOTES I I- I rupied Belgium and northern France | and the shortage of these necessities in the world's markets are making it increasingly difficult lor the eom, mission to keep clothed and shod the i, unfortunate people of these territories. In addition to new material, | gifts if used and surplus clothing. , I shoes, blankets, flannel cloth, etc.. are needed in large quantities from the people of the United States. The donations will be shipped at ( once to the Atlantic seaboard and sent overseas for distribution. ( In answer to the above call for used garments to be sent to France and Belgium the Lancaster Bed Cross has appointed a committee to take charge of this branch of the work. Mis. L. C. Payseur has consented to act as chairman, and to gether with other members of the committee will meet on Friday to formulate plans. It is hoped that the women all over the county of Lancaster will respond to the urgent and pathetic appeal for clothing. Please do not wait to be approached by Mrs. I'ayseur, but telephone her at once offering contribu- | lions. Junior Red Cross Notes. The organizers of the Junior Red Cross have visited two county schools this we<k?Cralgville and Camp Creek. In both of these schools lied Cross auxiliaries wer" organized with 100 per cent enrollment. The Craigville school has -T.J^sMgmppvfaps -rr^| THE LANCASTER NE^ I ! Iloserve District No. 5 . BANK business on March 4, 1918. '. . . . $ 193.919.6S 55.80 . . . . $ 50,000.00 I. de. . . 17,500.00 . . . 67,500.00 47.100.00 , edged 2.718.08 2.718.08 4.776.00 2.250.00 3.500.00 , 5.600.00 17.626.83 60,903.74 than 15.000.00 other 3,459.83 . . . . 79.363.57 and 9.356.76 2.500.00 i He 2.000.00 $438,266.72 $ 50.000.00 25,000.00 . 6.161.86 . . .. 3,026.20 3.125.66 and 2.854.33 48.000.00 (de 164 542.57 noney 3.287.55 5.00 458.10 5.344.71 o Re . . . . 173,637.93 lOtice, .... 64,988.21 . . .. 54,180.83 15 .. 119.169.04 I fflcers 16,479.76 16.479.76 . .. $438,266.72 swear that the above statement E. M. CROXTON, Cashier. G. F. LATIMER, try Public for South Carolina, f ! pupils and the Caiup Creek has 106 I enrolled. The Lancaster chapter wishes to express sincere appreciaj tion of the splendid co-operation ! upon the part of the teachers and | patrons of the county schools. There are now 12 schools in the county with 100 per cent enrollment in the [junior lied Cross. At Camp Creek at the time of tin organization of the Junior lied Cross | there were five annual memberships ! turned in to the Lancaster lted Cross: Misses Nettle Roberts and Mettle Steele. and Messrs. II. S. Hough, S. J. Punderburk and U. H. Plyler. The following high school girls I from the Lancaster Central school made dressings Wednesday under i 'Miss Brock's supervision: Misses Preddle Knight. Kthel Cauthon, Isabel Reed, Myrtle Hunter. Mildred King. Kathleen Ferguson, Julia Hinson, Mary Kllen Blackmon, Mildred | I Billings, Ruth Reeves, Father Mci Manus and Helen Williamson. i . lie* Who Delivers tlie (imxls is Kit tilJed to (irnilcsl Honor. i A preparation thpit gives results, delivers thot goods J restores youi < health. deser\es yiur consideration ' and is what tou avunt. L-Rheumo cures rheumatiXaii/ and gout that's why those who sflofTer from rheutna tlsm want LrRuuno. You should , :;et a bottle wh?fn \>u feel that fi'-s' oain. L-Rheunfo is\i rejuvenating, i limlnant, laxailve. lis use insures ' success. I)onn listen\to druggists 1 who offer you something else, you know the /reason. Guaranteed Price one doliar. \ For sale Standard Drug (No , La i- t aster, S. or write Chapmim Alex 1 under Laboratories, GreenvllleXs. (' ' Adv. X i \ VS, LANCASTER, S. C. SOME FACTS AS TO THE FEDERAL INCOME TA> Requirements and Regulations Boil oil Itoun for Benefit of Busy Folks. Returns must be tiled on or before April 1. 1018. Tax due may be paid now or on 01 before June 15, 11)18. x If you were single nnd your net In come for 1917 was $1,000 or more yoi must tile a return. ii you wore married and living wltr wife (or hu.shand) and had a net in come of $2,<X)0 or more for 1917 yai must file a return. Husband's ami wife's Income must he considered Jointly, plus Income ol minor children. Income of a minor or Incompetent derived from n separate estate, must he reported by his legul representa tive. Severe penalties are provided foi those who neglect or evade the law. For false or fraudulent return then Is n penalty not exceeding $2,(XH) fln< or year's Imprisonment, or both, plui 100 per cent, of tax. For fuilure to make return on 01 before April 1, 1918, tine Is from $2t to $1,000, phis T?0 per cent, of tax due. Returns must Tie tiled with the Col lector of Internal Revenue of dlstrlc1 I TV U'llloK ? <??! ll?"? An ugent may file return for a per son who Is 111, absent from the country or otherwise Incapacitated. Each return must be sinned am aworn or affirmed by person execut Ing It. Single persons are allowed $1.00< exemption In computing normal tax. A married person living with wlf< (or husband) Is allowed $2,000 exemp tlon, plus $200 for each dependen child under 18. A head of family, though single, li allowed $2,000 exemption If actually supporting one or more relatives. Returns muit show the entln amount of enrnlngs, gains and proflti received during tlie year. Officials and employees are not taxa hie on the salaries or wages receive* from a state, county, city or town h the United States. Interest on state and munielpa bonds Issued within the U. S. Is ex empt from federal Income tax nn< should he omitted. Interest on United States govern ment bonds Is also exempt, exrept 01 Individual holdings of I.lherty Fours It exeess of f>5,000 par value. Dividends are not subject to norma tax, but must be reported and Include* In net Income. (lifts and legacies nre not Incom* and should not be Included on the re turn of the beneficiary. I.lfe Insurance received as a bene flelary or as premiums paid back a maturity or surrender of policy Is no Income. Payments received for real or per sonal property sold Is not Income, bu the profit realized thereon Is tncom* for the year of snle. Amounts received In payment o notes or mortgages Is not Income, bu the Interest on such notes or mort gages Is taxable Income. From the entire gross income cer tain allowances are made in arrlvlnj at the net Income. Necessary expenses actually paid If the conduct of business, trade or pro fesslon may he claimed. A farmer cnn claim payments foi labor, seed, fertilizer, stock feed, re pairs on buildings. except his dwelling repairs of fences ami farm machinery materials and small tools for Immedl ate use. The amount of rent paid for a farn may also he claimed as a tenant farm er's expense. Payments for "dve stock are allown hie If bought for resale. Put If hough for breeding purposes cattle are an in vestment, not an expense, and eanno he allowed. A storekeeper can claim amount! paid for advertising, clerk hire, tele phone, water, light and fuel, also dray age and freight hills and cost of op erat'iig and repairing wagons ant trucks. A physician can claim cost of. hl< professional supplies, rent, office help telephone, expense of team or automo hlle used In inn king professional call: and expenses attending medicnl con ventlons. A dentist can claim similar Items except team or auto expense, whlct nrr iiui n?-?-ewsn ry in nis profession. Expenses that are personal or con nected In any way with the support oi well belnjc of a person or family art not allowable. The costs of machines, Instruments vehicles or Implements thnt are more or less permanent In character are no<( allowable ns an expense. They nre In vestments. Interest pnld on n mortgage or othei personal Indebtedness Is allowable or a personal return. All taxes paid within the year can be taken out on a federal return, ex cept federal Income taxes, Inherltanct taxes and assessments for local 1m provei ?ents. losses sustained In business 01 through Are, storm or shipwreck or bj iheft, except when compensated by In imrHiice or otherwise. Wear and tear of rented buildings ot machinery used In business may b? claimed. You can also claim the amount paid to the lied Cross and to other charlta tde, r.d!*ious or educational organ I/.a lion to the extent of 15 per cent, ol I'ou/ net income. c'l THE NEWS / Ituy* War Savings Slumps. Postmaster Jas. P. Hunter telle | The News that L. T. McCain, treas! urer of Unity Lodge. Jr. O. U. A. M., purchased at the local postottlce Wednesday War Savings stamps amounting to $401.58 for the order. Mr. Murchlson Here Sunday. , Rev. Hugh It. Murchlson, pastor cf the First Presbyterian church, who , recently accepted the "call" of the . State council of defense as field re, presentative. will fill his pulpit next Sunday at the usual hour. Rev. , kv,.,i iio., ~r ?? - speci. ue was regarded one of the brightest boys that had ever gone to , college from this city and the splen^ did records he made in the city schools here and since he went to the I University fully sustained his repu* tation as a young man of brilliant mind and admirable traits of character. Since becoming a student al the University, he had won numerous honors. During his first year ai leave (he city but who wish him well in his new position. I>r. Strait's Home Damaged. 1 Some damage was done to the residence of Dr. Strait in the Kast Knd ' Wednesday morning about 8:HO by fire. The roof was blazing when first discovered but prompt response of the fire department confined the loss to about $1,000. The fire was quickly extinguished. liring Cars Through Country, ltock Hill automobile dealers have r decided upon driving cars through ! the country from the factory rather than taking a chance with the rail| roadR while freight shipments are so ...iiRcniru. r mvpii or iweniy men are said to be leaving Rock Hill this week to drive ears back. ?o? Looked Suspicious. Says the Waxhaw Enterprise: Three suspicious characters at large in Il^lo J- - - " ' , in* iiriiui <mil 111 uiiiiy rtuiuruay . occasioned the rumor that they were deserters front one of the military camps. One white man and two no' groes wearing high collared over" coats buttoned up tl^ht around the throat were chased by citizens foi ( several hours Saturday and were finally left in a cane brake Jusl I above Osceola. The actions of th< men in seeking to avoid close oh servation and the fact that they wort ' heavy overcoats all through tht warm day wore very suspicious. t .. u. nit? i nemogieai serninf ary at Columbia, has been secured to supply the church in Mr. Murchi, son's absence, also the church at I Douglas. Honorable Discharge. r Theudas Faile, son of Mr. and Mrs. John It. Faile. of this city, who vol? unteered last year as a member ot ? Co. M., First South Carolina regi? ment. has received an honorable dis cliarge from the service on account i" of physical disabilities and lias re* turned home. ?o? t Mr. (iirgdry Injured. W. T. Gregory, who was injured . at the stables of the Gregory-Hood r Live Stock company last Friday when a horse reared and fell against 1 him pinning him against a post, is a Die io be out. Mr. Gregory was ^ (Hiite painfully bruised but no bones were broken. Clifton Eaton Dead. t News was received in this city yesterday of the death of J. Clifton Haj ton. at the home of his parents. Exit Mayor and Mrs. O. H. Eaton, in Win ston-Salem, N. C., Wednesday al s 12:30 o'clock, following two weeks 1 illness with heart disease. Mr. Katon is a grandson of Mrs. Ada j Hough, of this city, and Lancastei i was the childhood home of his mother. The Winston-Salem Senti' nel says of the deceased: "He was an exemplary young man in every re ??????I wnwyiM PAGE FIVE 1 BOUT TOWN iT" ll<>\ Supper ut White HlufT. \ There will be a box supper at White BlufT school house next Wednesday niKht.- March 20. The pro-? ceeds to be used for the interest of the Junior Red Cross society. The public is cordially invited to attend. ?o .Another Fire Alarm. The fire department was called out for the second time in one day Wednesday night at 7: A0. a blaze In the woods near the cotton mill being the cause. The fire was quickly extinguished with little if any damage. ?o? Iturglars at Waxltaw. In telling of several burglaries in the town, the Waxhaw Enterprise says: Saturday morning when Preacher Fulwood, colored, got up and went out to get his Ford, the Ford was missing. It had been in an . open house in his yard the nleht >>? fore. The preacher immediately no. tided the garage and Chief Weir and . they commenced the hunt. Up in the day a little the car was located . by telephone over on the highway right near Mr. David Yarhrough's. Some of the boys took some gas and brought the car in. It was badly I battered up as to one rear rim, hav1 ling been run for many miles with, out a tire. The car was tracked by the tireless rim and from the route s the night riders took they must have ; known the country pretty well and i were meaning to get away with the preacher's Ford. Leaving Waxhaw the car went out by Waxhaw Baptist church, Z. V. Black's and J. N. Bigham's to the Bethel neighborhood, thence by Dr. Sapp's to Lan caster and up the highway toward *'harlotte. Gasoline gave out at Mr. t Yarborough's and the car was abani doned. No clue has heen found to theif or thieves. 4> > SOCIAL NEWS By MISS GLADYS M. JONES, I 'Phone 44. > \||.U U'.li.. t Chapel Hill, he was the only student t making a perfect record in all of his studies. During this same seholas tic year he won the debater's medal 1 The second year he won the sopho more medal. During the present f this being his junior year, he won t the student body debate, this bonor - carrying with a prize of twenty-five dollars. He was also one of the edi* tors of the Tar Heel, a monthly pub* lieation issued by the University While a student in the WinstonSalem city schools. Clifton made the I same fine record in nil <\f r 'os. In last high school year ho won - the hygiene and debating medals, al; so the Ayeock memorial cup." ?n? I* Now a Itaggagc Master. A. D. Parr, who for some time has been connected with the local office of the Southern Express company . has accepted a position as baggage t master with a "run" from Rock Hill - to Marion, N. C. Mr. Parr lias many 1 friends here who rAutot to ooo ??? . ter's mother, Mrs. Alice Gregory. 1 Mr. and Mra. Jack Mackey. of Kershaw, were in town Wednesday shopping. 'Mr. afcd Mrs. Walter Miller, of Jefferaon. spent a few hours hero VV (ul nOorl o \r r\ n t f I ,, X W.n.m.uj Wll IIKHI HBJ 1IU1IIL' I I IIUI Rock Hill. 1 ?o Dr. U. K. Foster returned to his home in Timmonsville on Thursday. ?o? Henry Hlaekmon, of Columbia, is spending a few days at home. Mrs. H. T. Cox and little son. II. jT., Jr., of Greenville, are visiting her j mother. Mrs. Ada Hough. ! v v ?o? Buck Montgomery, of Camp Jack son, is spending a few days at home. < i ,1 ??.inr iu niiirriaill. A Library Tea will be Riven at the residence of Mis. R. K. Wylle this afternoon at four o'clock. Kntertains Rook Club. On Wednesday afternoon the Chesterfield Avenue Rook club met with 1 Miss Bessie McManus at her home on Main street. The parlor, sitting 1 room and hall were thrown into one and artistically decorated in fragrant wild flowers and daffodils. Five tables of players enjoyed progressive rook during the afternoon. The fol 1 lowing delicious refreshments were served: Turkey, croquets, gelatin ' salad, sandwiches, crackers and ice " tea. ?o? Mrs. J. 11. Witherspoon acconi, panied her little son. Hazel, Jr., to the Rock Hill infirmary on Wednes! day. q I) P : -< t .v. . . i icuiuiiuK, "i ijaurens, is me guest of his brother-in-law. Dr. R. C. Brown. Oscar Williams, of New York, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. IJ. j R. Williams. Dr C. A. Foster and Miss Kloise : Foster motored from Timmonsville i Tuesday to visit their mother, Mrs. j ('. R. Foster. ?o? A. 10. Tisdale, income tax inspector, left Thursday for Hennettsvllle. ?o? Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Rollings, of Oakhurst, were in town shopping on Wednesday. L| Mr. and Mrs. Frank Harper, Mrs. j Andrew Gregory. Mrs. J. F. Smith, of Columbia, and Miss Virginia TayJ lor motored to Charlotte Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Miller, of Jefferson, spent Thursday with the lat