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The Pageland Journal Oct. 28, 1914 ? r ( \ Local News Potato digging time has come at last. Maybe times will get better. Mr. C. J Funderbnrk has sold his blacksmith shop to Mr. S. B. Kuhanks and Mr. G. C. Deese. The general election will be held next Tuesday, which is the Tuesday following the first Mon day in November. It is reported that there was enough snow in sections of North Carolina Monday night to cover the ground. Page camp W. O. \V. meets next Saturday night at S o'clock. Some new members to ride the goat. All members requested to be present. Mr. Robt. Turner writes from the University that Chesterfield county is well represented at that institution this year, there being 12 boys irom this county there. The South Carolina state fair at Columbia and the Mecklen tnirg county fair at Charlotte are hotli in progress this week. A report has been circulated that the school here is to stop for lack of funds. It is a fact that the funds are low because of the deficiency in the county treasury, but one of the trustees informs The Journal that there is no likelihood that the school will - stop. Mr. Ronnie Craves and Miss l'dljjr^ Lampiey, were niarrieiT % Sujnday morning by Magistrate J. Rivers. Mr. Graves is a son of/Mr. K. J. Graves and is a well known young farmer. Mrs. (/raves's a daughter of Mr. and j^lru Inlin I nmrvl/\.. I ?. j vim lyuiiii'iv;^, U1 llt'ill Oiesterbeld, and is a popular We ro to press too early to' Rive the linal disposition of the proposed $35,000,000 bond issue which has been before the leRis-, latere for several days. At this | time it seems probably that the | proposition will be submitted to I the people in the election next Tuesday. Mr M. 11. Tadlock has traded j his farm of 138 acres one and a : half miles south of Marshville to PaReland Insurance & Realty] company lor 195 acres of sandy | land on the Chesterfield road, three miles east of Pngcland.1 Mr.'Padlock will move his fami i ly to this farm. The Journal is asked to say i that there is some important! business to transact at the meet -; in;t of the local council ol the' Junior order tomorrow ni^ht, that all nii'inUorc I tiiv l WV|UL01LU lo bo present, and lh.it any pros- j peclive members may join at the reduced rates. Some of the farmers in Gas-i ton, Lincoln and York counties where the hnilstoim devastated the col ton crops in |tine planted j the land in corn, and the fjood seasons and late Irosl have made possible a bountiful yield. These farmers are probably in better condition now than some of. those whose cotton was not des j t roved. Willie!\Y'all, the Chinese laun dryman, shot and severely wounded Alice Clyhurn, a ne^ro woman who works from lime to time in liiv. I 1111>.lr. 'i i... .i"?1 I J I nv SI1UUI ing look place in the woman's, house tliis morning at seven o'clock. When < hi< f l.ane;. ! arrived on the scene Willie was , sitting on the floor waiting forjhim and s iid 'Take me to jail, ! ine want to die, me feel so had.*'j1 lie was placed in jail to wait the outcome of the woman's condi { lion, which may prove fatal. ^ Willie said he aimed to shoot ( Alice in the foot to scare her. The ball went in the hack about the spinal chord. Monroe Jour- n nal. 11' " * w T. Mr. S F. Ingram is preparing to erect a cotton warehouse .here. The first killing frost of the season was seen this morning. Many of the farmers are glad to see it, for cotton has been growing like July, and in the clay land sections very little cotton has opened in the low places and rick spots. The Chesterfield Baptist association met with the Wolf Pomhclnirch last Thursday and Fnday. Kirby Rivers was reelected moderator, and J. E. Crawley was re-elected clerk. Rev- \V. V Sutton preached the introductory sermon. The association will meet with Cross Roads church next year. Master Jack Edgeworth, son of Mr. W. T. Edgeworth, fell and broke one of the bones of the right forearm last Wednesday afternoon. ' I le was playing in the cotton warehouse with some other boys when he fell across some poles with the above result. The arm was dressed by Dr. Moore, and Jack was out next dav. The change of weather has | caused a change in the people's gait. The slow draggmg step is no longer seen. Even the lazy ones step faster and give evidence of the bracing effect of the weather. The school children no longer go leisurely along in the morning, but hurry along as fast as they can go. We all feel better since the north wind began to blow. tu - ii- - i i i iv1v i!s ?f.'nLr;ii uissaujaac lion with tin? mail service on Jefferson, Route 1, and a change of some kind is desired. Some of the patrons are inclined to blame The Journal for not get YifJjr^rfrthem earlier, but there i^ no way V"> help the matter with out a chari*^ hi the course of the route or tfesime it leaves \ | I < Jefferson. The patrons MioVmV petition the Department for whatever change seems best for the servii^^ (Jt"?5T^e \Va$ killed by ...??-*. ? 'v:M .1 <inunivji i). i iiiUKlll, in 111(3 ( road near Lowry's store over in Anson county Saturday nigth, as a result of a quarrel over an overall jacket. Corn whiskey played its usual part in the trou !>!e. It seeing that the negroes quarreled near Lowry's store and that Tillman weut to a near by house and secured a pistol and overtook Caddy before he got home. Caddy was shot twice and died in a short time. A i inquest was held Sunday by the coroner of Anson county. Mr. II. N. Askins, the new manager of Carolina Supply e nnpanv, is a rather conserva live buyer, and a few days ago \\ hen buying a bag of grits be jokingly requested the salesman to divide the bag and ship half at a time. In a (lay or two he was surprised to receive by paieel post a bag of grits and a letter explaining that the rush order was being sent by parcel post, t'le remainder to follow by ireight fhe bag by mail was found to weigh exactly 1 ounces ack aiM all, and Mr. Askins acknowledged that he was whipped at hi i own game. Pprsonp'c & - VJ Mr.^ind Mrs. Yin '/.uux and Mr. .{ !<. .Kubauks, <?; Ihiford township, spoilt Sunday with relatives lie re Mr. Kustacc Armstrong, of ( Mhnnbia, spent a couple of da \a lie re i.ist w cek. Mrs. 11. N. Askins spent sever.1 it., c ..i .M- ? '? ... .... . , .. ,i,i ' . ?.au *11 S. I. I . 'it ( keslcitieUI Inst' w /ok. Mr. and* Mrs. i". C'. (Jale, of j M.iisliv ilk . i< iiu* 2, returned to I their home \eslerdav, sifter six'tiding two?>i three days all the home o' Di.J. W.'Jnle, who his heen conlnioil to lushed lot WVei'ul <l*.i> s. w , Mi ssis II. M. Simpson ..ml K I'. Smith are spemiii-.y; the week n western Noith < arolina trad- I !i:r horsov Messrs. T. i\ Smith ami J. W. | lurk, 4>l Marshville, Were here "v|< uljiy. Mr. (Hark sa.is he has h i i?!eil' 1*) move hack i<> his arm new Pa^elanil lhi> hill. Mr. am! Mrs i< A. (.'arpenterj in- speiuline a k-"- ihi\s in ( har ; _ oile. ID "v : ; 1 "* i irnli Nearly Seven Million Face, Famine. ^ Brussels, Oct. 26. '(via Lqn don).?Famine menaces nearly 7,000,000 persons in BelgiunaTuh less they receive immediate h?uf from the outside. Brand Whitlock, Americar minister, asserts that less thar two weeks' lood supply remain; in cities, while conditions it country districts are worse. Hit reports trom Namur, Louvair and Liege say affairs iu tliest cities are worse than in Brussels Nearly hall the people whc have remained in Belgium art wandering helplessly trom towr lO tOWIl St)(>Lill<r chnlfor miltl UtlVUV/1 ?* Al* lriends and relatives. Malines which formerly had (>0,000 in habitants, has but few undam aged houses standing. Tht same situation exists at Namui and Lou vain. The road from Antwerp tc Brussels is black with peopk moving in and out Thousand: on foot are carrj ing bundles 01 pushing dog carts, moving witl 110 delinite destination. Belgians ol ail classes appeal disheartened. Old women ant cripples may be seen sitting neai their shattered homes in Maline: nodding mutely at the cathedra with its shattered windows ant tottering walls. Similar con dilions are found in small vil lages between Antwerp ant Brussels. Few stores are open. Village: that stood near contested fort: literally were razed. Many in habitants remain lying in rudeh constructed sheds or tents, ir I > -i - - * orussuis ine streets are fillet with German soldiers and mi l ines. Automobiles of the offi cers dash in all directions. By an official order there havt been posted throughout the coun try-jinnies of Belgians and Britisl sentenced to imprisonment foi insults offered to German sol iliers. Xn'nCtS.? '\rJl warned to obe^ military orders and are ac\vl$fl that the Germans have no intfJ tio^i pf n'tn^rtrnKato^l The Germans pay for everythi* obtained in stores. I A tightwad is a man who h'a! more money than friends?ant is glad of it. dSeAavelt That suit you've been planning to buy, the one that will fit, wear well and not cost too rnucli. Come in and say SHIELD BRAND clothing to us || and we'll fit you out to a " T " in the clothes you want to buy at the price VOU want tn ru?*# | CaloCo. J Jg r^~ ^ riE^^^S'b \ I . -jfjp - ; v? BUSINESS LOCALS * For Sale?for cash good sound con ) from ihe heap as it is shucked. Mrs M A. V. Funderburk* ' Fresh line of Candies to arrive in I day or two. Mangum Drug Co. For Rent 2-horse farm one mile north east of P. geland, sand and clay soil * go.-d buildings. Sec Kufus Clark, or, 1 W. Clark at Marshville. b For Sale 5 pure bred S. C. Rhode It land Red Cockerels Price 75c each > L. J. Watford. Fresh Car flour just arrived. J. I. Trl| * letts' and Strickler's Best. S H. I.anej . For Rent?large two-Story paintci * dwelling on Maple street. Possessioi given December 1st Fred Ilorton. S. H. L aney's flour is fresh. ' W. A Walls ?is now prepared to sav r your wood or thresh your peas. Hi prices are right, but his machine refuse ) to work on credit. See him, if you wan . your work done at once i War or No War, you must have bread p Buy the flour from S. H. Lanev and gc j it right fresh. VVc?have just received a new line o j. post cards. They are beauties. Man j gum Drug Co. r Ginning?we arc now ginning cottoi at SI.00 per bale, and furnishing nev 5 bagging and ties for 90 cents. Higher 1 market orice for seed. II. F. Sc. C. C I Clark. - Highest market price for cottoi seed. Our scales are back of Mungo1 | store. Mungo Bros. & Walters. Red Rust Proof Seed Oats at Mungi 5 Bros. 5 I liorohv forhirt nivnnn I"""" ? j ......tK VFI iiumui ing or giving aid in any way to any c my three boys, Esau, David and Willi Tyson, without my consent. Anyone si ' doing will he dealt with according t< I law. Julius Tyson. We Are keeping a good supply of tab lets, pens, pencils and crayon fo school children. Mangunr Drug Co. i Ginning We are now ginning cottoi in a thoroughly satisfactory manne j for '25 cents per hundred. Miller f Hinson Plains, S. C. * Wanted within ton days 100 head o ' cattle in any condition; price depend upon condition of cattle. W. F. Phillips [ II rough lumber at 80 cents per hun >v^nl. sec J A , Ufl 'i ! The f ? II; iii cr V i P 8. ( has mad amy. You tyjj it will buy jiV prices on ( L i"fl apparel ||l Cotton. A ; l.l Men's over I Jjj' Ladies Hats U Come to "i ill _ r I PAGEy 1 | ? YJJ ^ ,mm'~ ^ tL r. > >.fc .vv IAn Every D; at The Bank of Pageland. p The vast majority to ac- I cumulate Money must I spencMess than thev make, g This is the first step on the l|r road to wealth, the second C is to place your surplus in a K strong bank like The Bank B of Pageland, where it can earn interest. The Bank c PAGELAN1 - Drink?Chero Cola and smile. f I Every?body's drinking Chero Cola. Chero?Cola. There's none so good. | Try---a Bottle of Liver Lax, one of the best Laxatives there is on the market, - it acts on the l.iver. Mangum Drug Co. 11 v Highest?market price for cattle at any ' and all seasons. Also all the veals I " can get. Phone no. 15, Pageland Exchange. H.- B Graves. 9-p s VVe will grind your corn on Saturdays. 1 Miller 5c Ilinson, Plains. 20lf n Bring?your Chickens and Eggs to D. E. Clark & Co. f Cold weather is coming and you had J better let me supply you with wood ^ now. Cord wood $1.25 per cord; short ^ lengths $1.35 per cord. J. A. Lancy. - Our?laundry work is giving general ' satisfaction. Let us have yours next r Monday. Mangum Drug Store. A Full Line of stock Powders, Liniments and ; Veterinary Medicines kept on s hand at all times. Calls answer . ;. ed day or night for the cash. G. H. Watts. i Low Pric OTTOP /; 1 e us all think of the need want to spend your mor the most. We are brin loihing, hats, shoes and 1 right in line with the mm ? special low price on Lac coals and rain coats. B at only half price. see us. We must sell. iND MERCANT V V ay's Scene >f Pageland ), S. C. c-t fjt.-. ?r :t>nable Farm Imphfients and Far? Machinery. THE IMPl.ri'.flCNT COMPANY'S special Smile) 1. just issued, tells nil about the udv.i ! aires and prolitable. uses of Cider and Sorghum Mills, Grain and Seed Drills, Special Drill for seediup <'riniHon Clover in Corn. Disk Cultivators, Whirlwind Silo Fillers, Gasoline and Steam Engines, American Field Fencing, American Steel Fence Posts, The modern development in fencing. The Best of FARM WAGONS, Buggies and Runabouts, Rubber and Galvanized Roofing, We will take pleasure in mnilinp lids Special Bulletin upon request, and quoting prices on any Farm Suppiles required. Write us. THE IMPLEMENT CO., 1302 E. Main St., - Richmond, Va. At?ei*tioi? V/ocdmen If your assesment for October s not paid by Saturday, October Hst you stand Suspended. Pay t>y that date. J. W. Otbck, clerk. t A?/ W i II I'M H II II I" I o! econ- M iey where _ f I fling our ||[ all wear- gj price of II lies' conts ifl lot oi M III n ? if H 7r-;;yi7\nr^7;^jJJ| :fjj| i&y- . til ?? r lZZ* ILL ( U. .'I, _ Ik