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The Pageland Journal June 30,1915 Local News Chesterfield defeated Pageland in a game of ball at Chesterfield last Wednesday afternoon, the score standing 7 to 5. The fourth cotton bloom to be reported at this office was mailed in by W. T. Myers, of Uje White Plains section. It opened on the the 22nd. Mrs. Guy Watts was carried to Charolotte Monday, where she ItnHprwpnt on nnnratmn vaclnr MU t/pvlUllVU J tOltl " day. She is said to be doing nicely. Mr. J. Sidney Smith, of Ruby, has been appointed to report ginning statistics for Chesterfield county to succeed Mr. Z. Redfearn. This position pays $5b4.00 a year. Mr. Luther Deason and Miss Lillian Ruffaldt, both of the White Plains section, were married Sunday, June 20th. by Esq. L. E. Gardner of Jefferson. Miss Cleo Home, of Ruby, was carried to the hospital in Florence Monday morning to undergo an operation for appendicitis. She was attended by Dr. Nevvson. -Mr. R. S. McLeod, who has been in Cheraw for several months, left Friday night for Wrightsville Beach, where he and another man have rented a hotel for the summer. The 2-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Aldridge, of Lanes Creek township, died Wednesday night after a 3 weeks illness with colitis. The body was buried at Union church Thursday, Rev. M. D. L. Preslar conduct ing the service. Mrs. Elizabeth Rollins, who HB'ffl^mthecm^ty home died last Saturday. Mrs. Rollins was .1 .t ---L~ uuc *ji me mice wniie wumen i under the care of Supt. Sullivan, j The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. Tyler. The Journal is asked to^f^i that at the next meeting of the Town .council an ordinance will lively be passed prohibiting the erection of wood buildings with in a certain radius of the public well. Anv objections to such an ordinance should be made at this meeting, which will be at the mayor's office at 8:30 Thursday night. Mr. J. C., Alger and Sarah Elizabeth Blackwell and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Agerton attended the funeral of Mr. John W. Seegars at Union church in the lower part of the county Sunday. Mr. Seegars was 55 years old, was a prominent citizen and church worker. His death occurred Friday at 2 o'clock. Rev. J. W. Ariel, of McBee, conducted the service. Mr. W. F. Cross, of the Cole Hill township, died Thursday about noon, and was buried at Bethesda church Saturday about noon. He had been ill with paralysis about a week. He was 71 years old, a Confederate veteran and a good citizen. His wife and two children survive. Mr. W. E. Cross is a son and Mrs. Peter McLain is a daughter. Mr. A. f. Williams conducted the service. Dr. J. W. Gale brought to this office yesterday an egg shell with a peculiar formation on the end, It resembles the letter *'R" somewhat, and some think that means the railroad is coming soon; others that it means run; others that it is Rhode Island Red, the name of the hen that laid it. Others see a Ger-1 man helmet and think the Germans may win. Still others see the outline ot a hen, and think the hen must have been taking leMOni In unwind. 1 ' ' { 'qy,.- ' f W' Mrs. W. P. Swinnic, of Ches terfield, suffered a stroke of paralysis a few days ago, but is now improving slowly. Mrs. Pinkston, of Ruby, mother of Mr. Lester Gfriggs, was operated on for appendicitis in Florence last Friday. She is recovering nicely. Mrs. II. \V. Crosswell underwent an operation in Florence a few days ago. She is expected home today. Mr. Crosswell and Mr. L. J. Watford spent Sunday in Florence. Pageland has only one policemen but Mr. Grant the rural policeman is here much of his time. Mr. J. W. Quick suggests that an extra man be employed during the approaching Metho dist conference. Mr. Amos Pies returned from the Presbyterian hospital at Charlotte Saturday, where he recently underwent an operation for abscess. He is getting along nicely, and it is hoped that he will soon be entirely well again. We have for next week an interesting article written by Mr. S. M. Funderburk, of Birmingham, Ala., brother of Mr. A. F. Funderburk. The article was written in connectoin with the death of Mr. Henry P. Funderburk, of Columbus, Miss; Mr. S. M. Funderburk of Birmingham, Ala., writes that he could hardly get along without the Journal, it serving as a letter from home. And we can hardly do without his subscription so long as he renews his subscription so promptly right in the heart of the summer when subscriptions come about as fast as ?he children of Isreal marched through the Wilderness. Mr. Zeb Vance Morgan died at his home near Bethune last Thursday, after an illness of sevoml lVPt>Us with fever. He was a Mr. ^eek township, mid a brother of the following: J. C. and G. C. Morgan, of Marshville, W. T. Morgan, of Lanes Creek townsjtfp, Jesse Morgan, of Rock -Rest, Mr. J. L. Bennett, of Win gate, Mrs. James Griffin, and Miss Phronia Morgan. His wife, who is a daughter of Mr. T. D Lee, of Lanes Creek township, and three children survive. The body was buried at Bethune l7riday. Mr. James Arington died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Charlie Myers, in the *AVhite Plains section yesterday afternoon about 2 o'clock, after a lingering illnes? lasting about a year. He was 66 years old, was a member of Philadelphia church and was well and favorably known throughout this section. The funeral will be conducted at Mt. Moriah to day. The following sons and daughters survive: Lee, W. B., Jessie and Gaston Arington, Mrs. rceoecca fierce, Mrs. K. T. Jackson, Mrs. -John Myers, Mrs. Charlie Myers and Mrs. Tom Pierce. His second wife survives also. No children were born to this union. Mrs. Samantha Allen, wife of Mr. H. M. Allen, died at her home 5 miles from Rubv Sun I day morning about 5 o'clock, after an illness of about 6 weeks with a complication of diseases. She was 61 years old, was a member of Elizabeth church and a good woman. She was a daughter of the late R. P. Pigg, of this community, and is sur viveu oy ner Husband, h married children and the following brothers and sisters: Amos, Dorsev, M. R. and VV. t\. I'igg, Sr., Mrs. Blair Home, of Union county. Mrs. S. C. Rose, of Kershaw county, Mrs. Effie Hancock and Mrs. J. F. Allen. The body was buried at Eli/.abeth church Monday between 10 and U o'clock, services being condueled by Mr. Jwrnes Sullivan, ^8 . Mr. Walter Ogburn and Miss Eva Maie Griffith were married at Midway school house between Jefferson and Kershaw Friday about 1:30 p. m. by Rev. J. B. Caston in the presence of only a few friends. Mr. Ogburn is a son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ogburn and a brother of Miss Etta Ogburn, of Pageland. He is manager of the Retail Hardware company at Jefferson and is one of Jefferson's most promising young business men. Mrs. Ogburn is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. "Bill" Griffith, who live a mile from Jefferson. She is a pretty and attractive young lady, and Mr Ogburn is fortunate in his choice of a partner (or life. Hosts ot friends join in congrat u'alions and host wishes. Thev hoarded the train at Kershaw at 2:15 and left for some days at Campobello Springs, Ashville, Hendersonville and other points in the mountains. Personals Mrs. Sallie Ingram spent a fewdays of last week here. Mr. J. S. Burch and family, of Mt. Crogh an,.visited here Sun-, dav. Mrs. D. K. Clark and childrep* visited at Ruby from Friday un-: til Monday. Mrs. J. E. Crosswell returned Monday from a visit of a few days in Cassatts. Mr. Joe Askins, of Hartsville, spent a few days of last week with relatives here. Mr. Robert Turner spent Sunday in Hartsville with his brother, Samuel Turner. Mr. Robt. New, who is running a saw mill at Ruby, spent Sunday with his family here. Mrs. R. L. McManus and Miss Grace Black well spent two or three days in Lancaster last weekMiss Mae Railings returned to hei home in Monroe Saturday after spending several days witn relatives here. Mrs. Blanch Moore returned to Jefferson Saturday, after ^pending a few days with her mother. Mrs. M. I. Turner. Mrs. K. L. Smith, is spending a few days at the home of Mr. G. C. Smith in Lanes Greeky township, lfTfSTB. F. Parker returned^H her home in Lanes Creek town ship Saturday, after spending f? few days with her daughter, Mrs. C. L. Gulledge, at Guess. Miss Mary Burch and little Miss Edith Edgeworth, of Ruby visited at the home of Mr. W. T, Edgeworth from Wednesday until Monday. Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Cox and daughter, Sarah, of Orlanda, Fla., siro sni>nflinof ?i mAntli ?< ...^ I ? . w urv..v4...h u II1V11II1 vri l^U with relatives in Union county. Miss Esther Best, of Lydia, is visiting lier sister, Mrs. L. J. Watford. Court Proceedings. Court for the trial of criminal cases convened at Chesterfild Monday morning with Judge Bowman presiding. No cases except jail cases were tried. The court was in session about three hours, after which it adjourned, all jurors and witnesses being discharged. The following cases were tried: John Green, a negro, for stealing a mule from Charles Crawford, plead guilty and was sentenced to 18 months on the chain gang. George Brown, a negro of Cheraw township, plead guilty in two cases, one obtaining goods under false pretense and one for selling mortgaged prop erty. Sentenced to 5 month in each case. Will Funderburk, a negro, plead guilty to the charge ol breaking into Mr. Rupert Funderburk's house near Dudley a few months ago. Sentenced to 12 months on the gang. Will Gaiuey, of the Teal's Mill section, was convicted of violating the dispensary law and sentenced to 5 months on the gang. J. W.Culberson was convicted of distilling at Marburg and was sentenced to 5 months in jail, as he is in poor health and is a cripple. He was given 5 months on the condition that the sentence be suspended after one mOfllh htitl !)een served, Schools Must Teach 1'racdccJ j Things. [A fundamental need in an et u&tional system is that some body discover and weed out the non essentials thus leaving nr ore time for things of vital r< dation to life. We must give less time to reading and rereading from a p ctorial chart "Is it an ax?" a id more to finding out more a'xiut the real ax; less time to |dit?s in history and more to cause and effect; less time to bink discount, partial payment aid the like and more to finding out how much father lost on a bale of cotton and why, less tl;me to the intricacies of gram! nrinr nt**l ? ? * ? tyni >11111 lliuii: IU UCtJUlIlUg 11 cbmmand of rim pie, forceful English; less time to the geography of Africa and more to the ''natural drainage of the state and uie power in her river system, So-that her own sons may develop it; less time to abstract problems in chemistry and 'physics and more to the composition of soils and clav; more gb food values and sanitation; Jpiore to testing cloth that passes for "all wool" and "pure jinen"; more to the laws and .practical application of that ftreat agent of power, electricitv, and where and how we can get jnore of it; less time to copying pictures and more to drawing as an expression of i^leas; less time to nomenclature in botany and more to plant physiology and hygiene, and the cure of plant diseases, and the means of conserving our forests. | In short, we must economize |he child's time and labor, husband them for that which bears posi upon ins lite and the industries of the state, and then use them to the best advantage. ?Prof. Wm. C. A. Hammel, North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College. Plant Wood's Seed Potatoes In June and July ijPop F\all Crop. ^Hrirtaioe.i "vlaiiieu mature in the cool weather of the Fall when they can be harvested to best advantage for use or sale during the winter. Wood's Seed Potatoes are choice selected seed, put in cold storage early in the season, so as to keep in firstclass, vigorous condition for late planting. 1AI.I A . 44 - ^ id vii ?to uoo s trop Special," giving prices and information about Potatoes for late planting:. Cow Peas, Soja Beans, Millet, Crimson Clover, etc. T.W. WOOD & SONS, SEEDSMAN, - Richmond, Va. BUSINESS LOCALS I ' % 'resh?Loaf for all those preachers at D. E. Clark & Co's. ! ce me?When your watch needs cleaning or repairing. I am now pre1 a red to do first class wont at prices that II lit the war times. J. F. Edgcworth. 1 :e Cream?in cakes so that you can i ,eat it like a ginger cake, for only 3c at J angum Orug Co. I on't?forget the Picture show every ISaturday nights. Strictly moral, Harmless and inviting to everyone. Always I I 1 l_ A .1 C O. <ii U JJUUW It'un. /\ll II11NMUII J CX I uc jS ce? my new jewelry B. I'. Eubanks* I Ighest?maikct price for entile at any | and all seasons. Also all the veals I c n get. Phone no. 15, l'agcland F (change. It. B Graves. '9-p I ring ? our chickens and eggs to D. F. Clark Sc Co. They will buy in any q antity. P ilntlng ? nd wall paper hanging thould be done along with other spring c :aning. Spring is the ideal time for bi ghtening up the home inside and out I an make old furniture look new again. S< e mt for any kind of work in my line. Si tisfaction guaranteed. I). Cadieu. Your Buggy?requires oil; how about / your watch. Can it run night and day (for years and years without a drop of oil? rtftve it cleaned and oiled. B.B.F.ubanks. When?your watch stops, bring It to me. B B. F.ubanks ivi<ir?gBges 01 Keai I'.siaic, i ities to HoHfetnto Rr?r| oihor leRfil blanks mny tawTftttfUlMw V I SLIPF r Are the thing you net We have the best ii Tan and patent leat in gun metal, tan and men and boys, try a p Hallmark Shirts for V Aviv * very UCM. HOSIl Of all kinds and colors for right price. CLOTH For men and bo ou ght to wear. ( MUNGO B1 f i The Best Form < E is a savings account in an B institution like this, where |<ii you not only get "your money back," but with it SJ' the accumulation of 4 per jjjj cent interest, which we compound annually. The longer > ou leave it with us the longer you'll like it in fivij S the end, the more you'll ap- jti preciate the advantage of letting your money work fj ...fa* aa A request. The Bank o PAGELAND I rlh'o We are selling shoes at I low-cut shoes going at a 1 I are in need ot shoes of an] I to see our line and get our I We are making I shirts and overal - We have the hi V MM w V I suits ever ottered Mens suits i priGes. See us I general Merchand Pageland 1 I Comp >ERS :d lor hot weather. i White, Gun Metal her tor ladies, and patent leather for air. men and boys.-the ERY all kinds of folks, at the ING ys just what you ]all and see. (OTHERS of Investment SB55w^Irill '? Shnp? I Kyi.KWU^ I es. war time prices. All jig reduction. II you Y kind it will pay you prices before buying. I a specialty of i M. est line of boys in Pageland. it very low tor anything in ise. Mercantile any