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The Pageland Journal f ~ ( January 13, 1915 1 ( s S Local News ? The Journal is asked to say , that the Providence W. M. U. meets next. Saturday afternoon. Mr. Levi Robinson is quite 1 sick at his home a few miles east of town. 1KM r% 1 WW. lvir. rranK nartman was recently elected Policeman at Jefferson. Treasurer Douglass will be in , Pageland next Thursday. Janu arv 19th to collect taxes. Cheraw expects to have a good tobacco market this year, and a number oft farmers in this sec/ion are thinking of growing tobacco this year. / \ Page camp W. O. W. meets k next Saturday night at 7:3<>. Officers for the new year will be : a_ 11 S J - - ? msiaueu, anu 11 is important mat all members be present. Mr. T. E. Wright has a position with Pageland Drug company. Mr. J. V. Thompson gave up his position with this firm Saturday night. There has been more cloudy and rainy weather since the first of -December than in any period of equal length in several years, and everybody is glad to see the sun shining again this morning. Mr. William Sellers and Miss Laura Privett, both of the Zoar section ot this county, were married Sunday at the Methodist parsonage at Chesterfield by Rev. J. L. Tyler. At a meeting of the town council held last Thursday night, C. J. hunderburk was elected policeman at a salary of $35 per month. Mr. Grover C. Mangum has purchased the line of groceries from Mr. W T-W oratirArfK A I same stand under the firm name 1 of G. C. Mangum & Co. The first meeting of the local Farmer's Union was held last Saturday afternoon. The next meeting will be on next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Officers for the new year will be elected. The chain gang has done some good work on the road to Jefferson but the rainy weather makes the clay section very muddy. There are about 21 convicts on the gang at this timer Married, December 23rd at the home of the bride's father, Mr. W. L. Sellers, of the Zoar section of Chesterfield countv, Mr. Mike Freeman and Miss Janie Sellers, Rev. J. L. Tyler, pastor of Chesterfield circuit, officiating. Mr. J. N. Sowell wishes to know how old a cat will live to be. One died for him recently which was nearly 22 years old. He wants to know if any one has an older cat than tbic if you have an older one how much longer do you think it will be likely to live? In other words, how old do cats get to be? Our war investigation board is a ver> active body, and we re spectfully refer all enquiries to the members ot this body. Mr. R. A. Carpenter is president and Dr. B. C. Moore is secretary and treasurer. No report from the warring countries escapes their vigilent search when the daily papers arrive and they are autho my uu mi iir<iuci? pertaining IO the trouble beyond the Atlantic. The ahove named officers are probably the most active but they do not constitute the whole organization, by any means. If vou want the war situation summed up for you, see or write one of the officers named above, and if he can't furnish the information he will cite you to the proper person. Mr. John VV. Clark moved his J amily from Marshville to his arm one mile from Pageland c ast week. There is a section of red clay ^ ibout three fourths of a mile long Dn the Jefferson road beyond Black creek. The gang has widened and rounded the road, t and now sand is being put"on 1 this clay. The people of the 1 neighborhood are furnishing tjie * teams and drivers and the con- J victs are loading the sand. The sanding began with 11 wagons on Monday morning. Cash con tributions have been made by individuals in and around town to aid in the work, and it ts hop ' ed that all of this s? iti >n may be sniKieii ao.l leli m l 4<hj comb-11 lion before i"?i.* *\or is stopped ' Personals Mrs. R. L. Green, of Mont- ^ gomery county, N. C.? is visiting Mrs. P. M. Rodgers. i Mr. S. A. Sellers spent Satur- 1 day and Sunday with relatives near Ruby. Mr. B. B. Eubanks leaves to- ' day for Chipley, Fla., to spend a , few days with relatives. , Mr. D. W. Funderburk, of I Cheraw, has been visiting rela- 1 tives in and near Pageland for several days. 1 Mr. C. W. Clark, of Cheraw, is in town. Miss Wilma Lihgle, of Monroe, is visiting her sister, Mrs. H. V. Mungo. . , Dudley News Correspondence of the Journal i Rev. B. S. Funderburg filled < L . - ^ ins regumr appointment Saturday and Sunday. Large crowds i were in attendance. : The W. C>- W. had an oyster fltew and fish fry Saturday nTgtrn^ Mrs. Thomas . Hunter and childreb, of Tradesville spent several days last week with rela- < tives here. < and Mrs. T. L. FiindprhnrL- M ol Tradesville,* spent sunaay with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Funderburk. Mr. Edwin Gordon, of Tradesville, visited Mr. Preston Funderburk Sunday. Rev. Frank Funderburk filled his regular appointment at Oak 1 Hill church Sunday. Mrs. B. R. Dabbs, of Charlotte has been visiting relatives here for several days. Mr. T. E. Cato and family arrived from Winnsboro Saturday. | Gov. Blease Disbands South Carolina Militia Columbia, S. C. Jan. 11.?Governoi Blease today disbanded the South Carolina organized militia. Thirty one companies, comprising approximately 2,000 officers and men, are affected Disagreement between the Governor and militia and War Department officials on the organization and equipment of the troops was given as the reason for the action. Militia officers tonight began a movement to prevent complete disorganization. Tele grams were sent to South Carolina members of Congress at \\T - ! w nsmngion requesting that they use their influence to have the War Department delay asking the return of $200,000 worth of supplier loaned the troops. "Pa, did you ever win an argument with ma?" "Once, my hoy, I convinced her that I was the man she ought to marry."?Ex. A British soldier in Belgium was one morning wending his way to camp with a fine rooster in llic ?1 rme lw* ... ..... ma, until 11C W~<19 SIUJIped by his colonel to know if he had been stealing chickens. "No, colonei," was the reply. ' "I saw the old fellow sitting on. the wall, and I ordered him to crow for England, and he wouldn't?so I just took him prisoner." -.-7- ^ - f 7 or Even Exchange lee J. E. Agerton. V Call to the Prohibition Forces " of Chesterfield County Rev. J. L. Harley, Superinendent of the Anti-saloon Leag le of South Carolina wishes to neet in the court house at Ches erfield on Monday. January 18th it 11 o'clock, every man in Chesterfield county who wants 0 see the liquor curse driven roni South Carolina?let every xoMihiiiomst in the county at-j end u? a meeting sn i !>o pr<par i d to tauc Ins f?.?rt in i'nc work., rcinper.tnce workers in other! h>.uts oi the state expect to see j 1 tiesU'i fieid con l> vote dry ny i . \ ??ttj l?t .1 ,v> 1 . J. L. Tvkr. I Legislature Convened Yesterday Columbia, S. CJan. 11.?Ho lei lobbies at Columbia were filled late today with the advance guard of members of the Legislature that convenes here at noon tomorrow. Informal conferences were held during the day between members and State officials, when proposed legislation was discuc:..! at length. Principal attention of both branches will tomorrow be di rected toward the annual message of Governor Blease, which will be his formal farewell to that body, and the reorganization of the two houses. Lieut. a i i ^ .i uuv. rvnuiew j. joemeu and James A. Hoyt, of Columbia, a! member of the Richland county delegation, will be the new pre siding officers in the Senate and House pf represenatives respectively. General understanding among the members here today was that no opposition would be pffered to the election of Repre*er ?ative .as speaker of the House. This is said io-be-th^i first time in the history of the State when the preiiJiag officers af both houses were residents of 3ne county. > ^ ^ 4k. To Our Ci \ Wj That Has. ciate a Coi We Prop Year, if Po?si PROSPtlROl Pagelai 11 for Buckeye Mealy r-~ Pollock & Pegues I _ LAWYERS _ Club Building - - Cheraw, S. C. One member of firm will be in Pageland every Tuesday. \w~r~\ .7. ^ .% \ Never Warp,Crack,li Wooc I They can be laid right over t S out dirt or bother, and they mak | 6 They're inexpensive. For part PAGELAND HAK I Satisfc u in knowing that they have /ES n done the right thing. Their ? fa measure of happiness will ? H grow with the growth of ? &j their deposits. Many like | them may be seen daily ciuciiii^; aiivi ^111^1 iiuin ? The Bank of Pageland. sg This institution seems especially favored. And deservedly so, too. Wise * management, stability and ^ ample resources constitute its c The Bank c ustomers Desire to Express to hanks (or the Patron ave Given Us During Just Passed. We She A TL:_ D_ i umiiaiiuu ui 1 ins ran ose to Serve You Even ible. Wishing You a HA US NEW YEAR, we are VERY TRULY " 'I id Mercai Hanna & Hunley Attorneys CHESTERFIELD. S. C. VI. M. JOHNSON ATTORNEY AT LAW Will be In Pagcland Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of each week. lot C u r 1 in old wood-shingle roof with- | e it stormproof and fireproof. M iculars address | tDWARE CO. ictton :hief claims to public favor. >f Pageland D, S. C. I i Friends You Our age You the Year ill Appreonage. Fetter This lPPY And utile Co. I BUSINESS LOCALS Excbanfle?your cotton seed for meal, pound for pound. Mungo Bros. &, Walters. For Rent 1-horse farm 1 mile from Pagcland, house, barn and good land. J. W. Clark, Pagcland, R. I. Impounded?small black pig. Owner may describe and pay for this notice. J. A. Mangum. For Sale?two nice lots on Poplar street north of M. P. Church, one a corner, lot. Prices reasonable. Mrs. I?. V.xChavis. Strayed?a few days ago one bronze turkey. # Please return to W. I Blnkeney. Bring?vour chicken- anil egir-. to I >. I (lark & Co Thev will buy i ? any quanti1 \. Go Calolin i Sn,.p!y o. ties' Satinday and g> I cent" Nee ilu ii -td\. for pai!icu'nr.. V\ c ao oniniodutcd yon n time ' m ed, and ii is time l<n vim : > retu.n ti e aceominod nion t<\ p.iy in:-, wl at you owe us You don't eaie to mtfke your b II larger li\ having costs added. The \v:iy i?> avoid litis is to pay now. This is nttiice lo you, lite one who owes Mungo lints. We furnished \ou the goods when you needed litem and now we musl collect. Now is the time. Mungo Bros. Cabbage?plants from young's Island at 15c per hundred. W. 1<\ Kedfearn Wanted every one who is owing us to come in and pay up. Mnngum Drug Co. Highest ?market price paid for chickens, eggs, etc. i 11 cash or trade See me before you sell. \V. F. Kedfearn. For Rent?A nice farm in the town of Cheraw, [comprising about 21 acres, and a two horse farm one mile front city limits. For further information write to, RENTIER, Box 131, Cheraw, S. C. Come pay up and let us start the new year right. Mangum Drug Co. II You w ant cotton seed hulls, see me at once. 1 am going to close out at some price, G. R. Knight. Liver-Lax is doing others good. Why not try a bottle? Mangum Drug Fresh Loaf?on each Monday and Friday I. T. Mills. Gel your tablets, pencils and school supplies at Mangum Drug Co. Dm?Bff- .juxir cJolkw-to /{. L. .'nint/i's pressing club and"have 'em fixed right. We charged that medicine to you when you were sick. Pay for it. You may get sick again and want more. Mangum Drug Co. See?me. 1 will pay you as much cash for cottonseed as anybody will. G. II. Watts. Va... ?.-i. ?- - ??ui ? nuiin iivirus cleaning. w ny not have it done? B. B. Eubanks. 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 Highest market price for cotton seed. Our scales are hack of Mungo's store. Mungo Bros. 8c Walters Dr. R. L. McManu;i DftNTTST Pageland, S. C. Will be at Jefferson on Wednesday and at Ruby Thursday Mt. Croghan Friday of each week, remainder of time at Page land. Office in rear of Joseph's new Store, Pageland, S. C. Pay Your Town Taxes The tax books for the town of Pageland are now open for the the collection of taxes lor tlie year 1914. Please call at once and settle. The levy is 5 mills on the dollar. II you know the value of your property you can figure your own taxes. C. M. Tucker. Clerk. Notice to Tax Payers I will he in Paeeland on Tucs day, January, 19th, from 1<> to 4 o'clock for the collection of taxes. Those who can conveniently do so should pay on this date. \V. A. Douglass, County Treastuvr, j (Advertisement) ' (