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u_?-nyry I*AGE FOUR * TheLancasterNei (SEMI-WEEKLY.) Established 1852. I Published TueMlay and Frida, BY TUB LANCASTER NEWS COMPAI Luuciutoi', S. C. UUOlUiE UtLLA CRAVEN Editor and Manager The News Is not responsible fui views of Correspondents. Short stloual articles on topics of got Interest will be gladly leceived. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE: Cash in Advance. < Dae Year $ Us Months Entered as Second Class M; October 7, lt*05, at tbo Postotlu Lancaster. S. C., utnlei act of 1 jress of March 3, le7S?. TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 19 ^ y Country 'Tio of Th??, Sweat I of Liberty." i immiim; tiik joii. The Victory loan campaign gins a week from the coming day. Ttie time is creeping upo with a rapidity that is surpri Hut we must be ready. We i finish the job. "Come in strong this Victory loan," says the Si day Kvening Post, "the most portant thing before the counts' a business way just now is to i up the war stuff and get solid 1\ adjusted on a normal peace ba Business cannot lie expected tc oack to normal until the job is ished and this loan is a big itei that program. The Post says: you do not take it the hanks w avith a further great dose of ci inflation and an unfavorable i tiou ou prices just when it is nendously important to get dow a firm foundation." Because the is over is 110 reason for an standing away from the Vi< ioan; the war must be paid for, ^ if the government* did not need money it would not ask for it. nine urn .nine inline yei ; a very small percentage of the million fighters we sent across I returned to their homes; they still "Somewhere in France" ' "Somewhere In Germany," K\ and all about; still a long way f home, wondering about what is Ing on over here where the war hardly felt. They must he hroi back, and your Uncle Sam neec -Joan to send ships over to get tl . ^ The Victory bonds are gilt-< Security; the best paper in the \\ today. When exemptions from ation are taken into cons.derai the investment is a good bust proposition. Hut that is not all. will be helped, if you buy and your bonds; you will draw the teivst and eventually he paid I Jflo !;<r for dollar, hut by letting Cle Sam tiave a little money now, assist in bringing your brother Rome other fellow's brother I from hard duty at the front. 1 wants to come home. He answ '-a very serious call to service row tmnks he has fulhllcd his sion. You are asked to do 11 less. Not to pay the bill. by : means; not to contribute any 1111 to the cause, but merely to loan government a little money at a 1 rate of interest. Could you do 1 ASSOCIATION OF SI'PERVISI Wednesday of next week, / 23, has been sot as the date f< meeting of county supervisors t held in Columbia, the purpos which will be to form an associa of supervisors for the exploits and discussion of ideas boa ipon good roads for South f Una. The association of supe ors gives promise of the bearin much fruit for it is these v ho really build roads and have m construction and maintenanci ii;?ihi. i o swap ulcus ann (lis projects in different parts of *t:?te at meetings hold regu! will bring forth information > will be valuable to the counties presented. Perhaps condition) vine county may such that the s methods will bo impossible in Lw if >9K'. . * I THE LANCASTER N - - -- - ! ? construction iu other counties, or in Heath Springs and Kershaw met some oi the other counties, but the '"K8 but we know it will swell tl coming together of these road build- total considerably. The campali will pHiitinno thmilPti tnf? u'pok ni f ers, the men who have charge of art'y onV who would like tosave the actual construction and who starving brother-man may do so pay out the money, will be of great handing his subscription to N advantage. Harry llirsch or Mr. M. Poliakoff. The News would offer a suggestion ? I in this connection, if it may be per mittod to do so. and that is that tht ^ lemi meetings be scheduled at the county I. A I I. IJ seats of all counties in the state, XJb ^ I * I That is. that a meeting of the super- An/ A vAl ) visors association be held one time 2.0b one countv seat and the next time ' 1.00 ????????? , ? at some other county seat. In this ittei every supervisor in the statp Con- w?>uld have a general knowledge ot 9 9 R H road conditions in the entire state and will thereby he <iualilied to dis-1 ** cuss statewide plans for road build- . . gT ing. In this way much valuable in j Lif\UlILtJ formation will come to each super- Ladles' Coat Suits at .. visor \\ ho attends the meetings reg- ' . , 0, . , 0 c,.,, Latr.es Skirts, Ser^e, Sn!< I ularly. . Goods at $l.lt The South Carolina state automo Ladies' Waists, Voile. Sill a bile association engineered the meet-I m lnR to ho n"xt wtM'k- > iving Ladies' and Children's Dn sent out letters to ail supervisorsI . asking them to attend. Prneticnll'v I ?? be- " 1 j, . all of them replied that they would UP-TO-DA; do so and the meeting conseiiuentlv 11 1,8 has been called for April 22. The Ladies', Misses' and Child sing. 98c, $1.S state association likewise is planin ust ???????????? g on tht> Os,ab,isbn,ont at an wly CIJ/1I7C fiV CT1 date of a magazine as its o 111 rial Jllv/Lu l/l i31 i iturhu ; publication to he known as "Soyth Ladies', Gents and Child .^Carolina Good Hoads." and in this, low heel, pllttcilt loathe I , ^ 'magazine will he featured a depart- : .... 98c, $1.98, $.>.98, ; inont conducted by the supervisors Men's Solid Leather Ploug ^ association for a general exploita ( tion of good roads projects in the different counties. The magazine CLOTHING n lnl will l,o distinctively Carolinian, but| Men?s Suits at , .,It its scope in the matter of discussions Qdd pantg ^ $, , ill ?I !,n'l patronane will be broader, nl- Roys'Pants, sizes 3 to 20, 1 i though Riving the bulk of its space to . 50( rear-j "lis T,"ls- lh" Men's Blue Work Shirts ir< |,nubile aaanrlatlnn. by brlnalav lb. Mcn.a and Stit.ped 0 supervisors together and bv the es <t n to war ,aM,shnu'nt of ,hP niaga/.ine. atte,, Men's Good Quality Perc tion will be focussed on the good vone.N tory'rnads '""v0"""1' throughout the A full line of Soft and I state and not confined bv countv and Men's and Ladies' Silk ] and th towns^'P Hues. ~ Banquet For Soldiers. U M V oniy 1 The banquet to be given the Lan- Be two caster county soldiers and sailors by X V At A l,ave fhe Red Cross will be given on Saturday. April 2 ?. There will be an* prominent speakers on hand for this a,"t occasion and music by the Marine lssia band of Charleston. A list of the To Fleet Trustees. roI? soldiers will appear in Friday s issue Flection of school trustees In tl no- ?' ^he News. various districts of Lancaster cou was Wins fTer.m.n Helmet. '> wiU 1,0 ho,d on Saturday. May llKlu Miss Ruth Spake. of Lancaster '? ail Lancaster T 1.?i vr? .1 . i. - .... .. I elections will he held at the schoi I . nt-imui, *iu. is iin- winner ot ino , derman helmet offered for the host. houses in <*b.district at the hou ,en'- slogan in the Victory loan drive. P?'???-rlbod by law.^ dge The following is h?-r slogan chosen ?. .. , .. . To I reach lloic. orld by the judges as Lancaster countys ,, ... |{pv. W. Marshal Craig. of hi tiiv slogan: 'Make \ ietory Sure Ruy .. ,, ... . , ., 1,1 ........ ston, .V ( .. will preach at the Ma . Bonds. It is hoped that the helmet ... ... . Hon. * list church tomorrow. (Wednesday can be presented to the winner on . ness (!) ?, .!, night at regular prayer meetii You hour. Members of all congreg i ( Mrs. I-'rank Harper Kntertains. tions invited. An uniisunllv pleasant event of in the week was the rook partv given |,,Mrr ',Vi,s,, in 'b-ce|.t?? les. I?ack |,y Mrs Frank Harper on Friday af- Tho rl,v a?'?borities request T Un- ternoon. complimentary to her house s that trash to be haul< vou guest, Mrs Hoy I' Whitlock. of l.an- i,vvnv hy ,h? 4 i,y ,n"'k ,his vv'" drum. The rooms were attractive in "bould he placed in receptacles ?r their decorations of bright hued smno k,Iu!- ,,nXOS- barrels, or an t,,uk Mowers hrat thing the spirit of th,n? ,n ho,d " Th" ri,y ""'Ploy He soring and making a lovelv setting Hike the time to load trai cred fo- the occasion. Soon afte. the'nr- ,hat is on,v b|ure(| 1,1 P,los" 1n.i rival of the guests, score cards led an" Hoard of hducation. each one to their alloted plnee at . , . mis- ... A meeting ot the county hoard one of the tables and soon all were , . .......... mrh . . .... education will be heltl in Super! deenlv engrosseil in the absorbing , .... . . tendont l.mgles ofllce Saturda any game ot rook which was fraught . ... . , , ~,i. April 10. at 11 o'clock. The nf >ne\ with keen interest and enthusiasm . . ... hoard, consisting of II h. Coffey ai ir.oir throughout. After several progres- ,, . _. V?UI ... . ? Hev. H. F. C arson, w ill act. The e . sions the hostess called the game olf ..... . . . ;ood .... ... .... tension of the Catawba school di with Mrs. J. K Connors holding top ....... ..... . trirt so as to include the ( ane Crei 'score, tor which she was presented , .... .... . district will be decided upon, ai a set of hat pins, and to the guest of i . anvone interested is Invited to t )RS. honor was presented a lovely bo* H>rll stationery. At the conclusion of ' "( , the game an elegant salad course p???????? 1 with accessories was served. e of ',ew,Kh The union services at the Preshy- "" W m d on terian church last Sunday night in, JL ition behalf of the Jewish war sufferers ring was a pronounced success. The ad-l Peets, lettuce, strinff ,r?.; dr?. of Or Josl?h Mow Kr.al- ^ ^ ,rish i.vj3.j lv enjoyed hy every one. It was a| i pleasure to have Rev. Mr. Hardin,| potatoes and preen cabK of Camden, to give an account of the| batfe this \v??ek Phone men successful camnnlgn in Kershaw . i the; county. Rev. J. H. Thacker was ab-i ?* place your orders in sent on arcnunt or siesness ana. early. We arc buyinj? Per. W S. Patterson was absent. do T?i7>orr< iu i ic"s? , , I the BEST the market Int' service for the committee in Korsh.nv. The amount of cash anil o'Fers for our customlaily pledge- raised at this meeting was ers .uuj we guarantee that 1. This amount has been Incrcas- rkttai itv i r,.. pd to over $l,f>oo by voluntepr sub 4he QUALIFY. ( ome ^ j scriptlons on Monday by persons to see us. providentially hindered from being epDri'cov t^r% nmel present at the meeting We have MhKCiUSON ( (). road not the exact amount raised at the ' - . _i_ . . .. . . "IJ ... . J ! ' V * TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 1919. Hank No. XI. Statement of the Condition of the The Bank of Lancaster Located at Lancaster, S. ('., at the close of busi ness March 1th, 1!>1H. 1^ RESOURCES. I Loans and Discounts $640,035.99 I Overdrafts > 8.768.57 W Bonds and Stocks owned l?y the bank 147,100.00 248.500 00 I r ' "'W ' ? * '* 111 * > EWS, LANCASTER, S. . it- Max Brittaln. tie Hugh R. Murcbison, Chhirman. ;n : -nr. id Service* at First Baptist. a Rev. W. T. Woodhouse. of Waverby ly. Va., will preach at the First Ir. Baptist church next Sunday, mornor ing and evening. BARGAINS AT == ' XOFFS COAT SUITS ..$12.50, $18.50, $24.50. $27.50 :, Poplin, Taffeta and Washable >, $1.98, $4.50, $5.98 and $7.98 <, Crepe de Chine. Georgette at .$1.23, $2.98, $4.98 and $6.50 ssses, all sizes, at 98c, $1.98, $2.98 and $3.98 TE MILLINERY ren's Hats at >8; $2.98, $4.98, $6.18 and $9.50 {LE AND SERVICE ren's Oxfords, Pumps, hi>rh or r, vici kid. black or tan at $4.98, $6.18 and $8.50 per pair ;h Shoes at $1.98 and $2.50 per pair CLOTHING ...$7.50, $12.50, $18.50, $25.00 18, $2.98, $4.50, $6.50 and $7.50 at c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.50 and $3.50 at 75c, 98c and $1.25 vralls at 1.49, $1.98 and $2.50 the best ale, Madras, Silk Dress Shirts $1.00, $1.50, $2.00 and $3.50 jaundried Arrow Brand Collars. Hose 35c, 50c, $ 1.00 1 IAKOFF ?????????-???__j j __ I Robinsoi | LANCAST1 jij ; i j A Wonderful Showing of r I flio Nflumof Ma?1sl1o Cvaim jjj l,,V 1'tfTCOl ITlUUCld IIUlll s 1 Grco :: | shou S ' 1 of :'! I f Ores: ; i . a of -5' l; / = |i i? Rare lt" 11 - [ j /fS- * w 1 cL I | I Immensely fascinating Georgette, I ] Metor and Silk Dresses in lovely n< m ] orlings with lovely draped skirts a J j coming bodices featured at rno I I prices tC $18.50, $25.00, $50.00 and $59. | C j Collection of Taffetas, Crek ; [ ] Chine and Georgette Drei [j of Great Value ! ' j These dresses were bought esp L- for this week's trade to meet the d [ for the economical buydr. Rich [ J ('open, Pekin Grey, Tan, White and ?] also Black are the colors in this lai . ] lection of stylish dresses priced spe !fj $10.98, $15.50 and $16.50. . . Lfwa p ^ . #>abi n ' >'! l-a: .. iafc? l iv/imn vitj;v/oitw? - . v v Furniture and fixtures 2,450.81) Banking house 6,042.18 * . Other real estate owned 3,500.00 Due from banks and bankers 143,569.03 Currency 21.664.00 Gold 2,660.00 ? Silver and minoi coin 4,142.12 Checks and cash items 1,701.86 Total $1,230,222.64 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 50.000.00 Surplus fund 100,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 38,064.14 Dividens unpaid 100.00 Individual deposits subject to check $129,457.61 Savings deposits 197,530.71 Bond deposits 248,500.00 Time certificates of deposit 108,571.56 Certified checks 5.84 Cashier's checks 2,059.59 986,125.31 Notes and bills rediscounted 45,000.00 Time deposit interest account 10,033.19 Total $1,230,222". 64 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA. County of Lancaster?ss. Before me came Geo. W. Williams, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being: duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing: statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. GEO. W. WILLIAMS, Sworn to and subscribed before me this 10th day of March, 1919. H. T. CANNON, Notary Public S. C. Correct Attest: LEROY SPRINGS, WADDY C. THOMSON, L. C. PAYSEUR, Directors. , _ PL.J 1 R'S LEADING STORE { ' Beautiful Easter Apparel, Displaying i the Most Famous New York Designers j t GEORGETTE BLOUSES j (Jeorjrette Blouses of exquisite loveli- C ness in White, Flesh and Pastel shades. [ * .$.'{.50, $5.75 and to $10.00.. [ j ?A- ^ !| scs ii ^llfe i *y LOVELY HATS FOR EASTER | 4 An ovfrun*/)inn?>. L: I-: a - r " v~?.iwiuniMjr caiuuii ui r ine rail- in Crepe ored and Dress Hats charmingly becom- J ? ew col- inpr- Picture Hats of Georgette, Maline I. nd be- and lustrious braids most moderately [ derate priced ( $7.50, $10.00 and $17.50 | I . >0, Chic Sailors and Tailored Effects to (1 suit every face. v 1 p? de $3.50, $4.75 and $6.50. r I 55^5 ???????????? K COAT SUITS AND WRAPS !j *eciall.v This week we are featuring new models I lemand especial for the Easter buyer. You will I J Navys, find a variety of new styles just intro- [ 3 Flesh, duced by the formost New York design- rl rge se- ers, becoming and different only feebly # J cial at expresses these delightful and unusual "fi garments. K ? / . v ' r 'h rV t i*3