The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, July 07, 1915, Image 4
The Pagetoid Journal
July 7,1915 '
Local News
Mrs. Dr. Vaughn, who was
Miss Bess Smith, formerly c.l
Pageland, has typhQid fever at
their new home at ChesterfieldThe
Journal is asked to say
that all members of the Junior
order are requested to be pre
sent next Saturday nigrht at 8:30.
Rural mail carriers receive a
raise in salary after July 1. All
standard routes" are raised to
$1,200 and the shorter routes
proportionally. Route 1 and 2
from Pageland are standard
routes. Route 3 is raised from
$684 to $720.
Myrtle, the 5-months old
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robt.
M. Sanders, who live 2 1-2 miles
.south of town, died Friday
morning of cholera infantum
The baby was buried at Zion
Saturdayrthe service being conducted
about 11 o'clock by Rev.
J. A. McGraw.
Mr. D. M. Barentine has sold
the Chesterfield Advertiser to
Mr. P. H. Hearn, of New York.
The transfer has been made and
Mr. Joe Hanna has charge of
the business end of the paper. Mr.
Roy Barentine mechanical end
and Rev. F. M. Cannon will be
local editor for about a month.
Mr. Hearn is expected aboul
July 26th to take charge. He is
an experienced printer and newspaper
man. He is a brother-inlaw
of Mr. Joe Hanna.
Messrs. G. H. Watts and L. P,
Graves were called to Mt,
Croghan Saturday night to sec
3 sick mules, one belonging to
Mr. Joe Hendricks and two to a
Mr. Donaue They found
there 3 gfay mules in a row
rolling with pain. After examining
the'mules Mr. Watts was
vtfSked fl' tyj Miuitea
could live, and \if replied! "Yes,
they will serve as mules for 20
years vet; then turn to whippoorwills,
and finally disappear
without any one knowing where
they went." Gray mules doa^
die, you know(?) __ ^
Mr. J. C. Dalrymple died ai
his home 3 miles from Ml.
Croghan last Thursday of
typhoid fever. Rev. J. D. Purvis
conducted the burial service
at Cross Roads church Friday,
. and the body was buried with W.
O. W. honors. Mr. Dalrymple
moved to this county from
Jonesboro, N. C., about 12 years
ago and had been engaged in
saw milling and shingle making
since coming to this section.
He is survived by a wife and 6
children, a mother, 3 brothers
and 4 sisters. He was a member
of the Presbyterian church and
a very enthusiastic Sunday
school worker. He was held in
high esteem by the many friends
he had made since coming tn
this country. He was 35 or 40
years old.
Mr. W. Thos. Laney and family,
of Chipley, Fla., visited
relatives here and in Union
county last week, having come
the entire distance in a car.
Nearly four days were taken on
the road, but about 7 hours of
one day were lost when his car
backed off of a ferry when they
were crossing a river. Fortunately
the water was shallow
and the front of the car remained
on the flat which was submerged
by the weight of the car
hanging on one edge. Mr.
?Lanev said crops were generally
good and showed that they had
been well worked and watered.
TT_ .1 - ?
ne aiso saia mat a decrease in
cotton acreage was noticeable.
They came through Atlanta and
Macon, Ga. while the people
were boiling over the FrankSlaton
commutation, and saw
the malitia stationed about the
home of the retiring governor.
He said he never saw such an
agitation over anything else,
-1 r " r
Quite a number of people
from this section attended the
rainy celebration at Monroe
Monday.
Jim Rorie, an honest and
hard-working negro, died at his
home in the southern part of
town Thursday. Jim deserved
the good opinion the white
people had of him.
Three new brick stores have
just been built at Ruby, one for
W. T. Steen & Co., one for T.
H. Burch and one for J. S.
McGregor. This building and
the installation of a crack a-jack
flour mill has put new life into
Ruby.
A few errors occurred in our
report of the court proceedings
1 in last weeks paper. J. W. Cul'
berson was given 6 month instead
of 5. John Green got 12
months instead of 18. Pearl
Tyson was given 9 months in
| each of 2 cases for houscbreak
ing and larceny.
Mr. Hugh Bowles and Miss
Wilma Hunter were married
Sunday by Notary R. H. Blake
1 ney at his residence here. The
groom is from Davie county, N.
C., but has been in this county
several months. The bride is a
daughter of Mr. and -Mrs. E. B.
Hunter, who live a few miles
south of Pageland.
I The directors of the Bank of
Pageland held their regular
semi-annual meeting on July
2nd and declared a 4 per cent
semi-annual dividend. The report
of the officers showed that
t the bank has had a good year
'? thus far despite the hard times.
The reduction of the dividend
from 5 to 4 per cent was made in
January to offset expenses on
the building last winter when
the timbers under the cement
, iioor gave way.
1 Loyd, the 23 months-old son of
i Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Mangum
i died yesterday afternoon shortly
before 5 o'clock. He had been
critically ill for more than seven
i weeks with cholera infantum,
'| and nnally
with pnet^^^K. The little bodv
will be JHfcd at the Baptist
church^Ahis afternoon about 4
o'cl#6k. All the ministers of the
jftvvn will take part in the funer
el. The many friends of Mr.
and Mrs. Mangum sympathize
with them deeply in this sad
bereavement?the loss of their
only son.
The boldest stealing reported
lately has been done at Chester
field. Someone walked into the
store of H. W. Pusser and took
nearly $50, it is said, from the
safe in broad open daylight
1 recently. The rogue has not
been apprehended. Then on
last Friday a young man took a
sack of small change from the
pnnnfpr at tho R.?r?lr r\f Plw.oi
w Iiiv v/l VyllCOlUl *
field when the cashier turned
his back. The young fellow
was suspected and forced to
produce the change He was
not prosecuted, and the name is
not given. Then $15 or $20
1 was gone from the register in
Chesterfield Drug company's
store Monday morning. It is
not known how this was removed.
Mcintosh?Killian
Mr. and Mrs. Dan F. Little and
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mcintosh
were motored to Lucia, N. C., in
Gaston county Sunday, to attend
the wedding of their sistei, Miss
Vida Mcintosh to Mr. Conner
Killian. A sumptions wedding
dinner was served, immediately
after which the ceremony was
performed by Rev. Ray. The
bridal party then motored to lire
groom's father's where a reception
was held. Then a wedding
supper was served. Only the
family and a few intimate friends
were present. Among the many
and handsome presents was a
i ? *- -
I uKimuiiu uruacii, a t ot tile
matron of honor a sister in-law
of the groom.
Mr. B. B. Eubanlcs celebrated
in grand style at Monroe Monday,
according to latest reports.
Mr. J. W. Graves lias mdjBgj
his grocery store into theMM
II. M Simpson building on
I corner, and his small store ntfH
lis being moved away to
room for the erection of MHk
buildings. Messrs. F. W. njflj
ters, J. A. Turner and
Blakeney will each erect a tafjp.
store room on McGregor stre^J
betwevil the old market buikjjg
and W.'F. Redfearn's stored* ;
Personals
Mrs. J. A, Lingle, of Monroe,
is visiting her daughter, Mi^^H
\T Vf ?
V ITIUU^U*
Mr Samuel Turner spent Suh<!.:y
lie re with hi-. mother, Mrfc
M. J, Turner.
Misj Alice Knight is spcndlflfi
two or three weeks visiting IS
Mt. Pleasant, N. C.
Miss. Laura Crawley was hefe
Monday on her way back to
Charlotte, after spending Saturday
and Sunday at home at
Ruby.
Mrs. Ervin Melton spent a few
hours here Monday enroute to
her hoine at Chesterfield, after
spending a few days with relatives
at Jefferson.
Mr. T. D. Lee returned Monday
from Bethune, where he
spent a day or two looking after
the affairs of his daughter, Mrs.
Morghan, whose husband died a
few days ago.
Miss Alta Douglass, ot Clinton,
is visiting at the home of Mr. J,
C. Black well and the following
young ladies are expected in a
day or two: Miss Roxie Douglass,
I of Clinton; Misses Ethel and
Marie Oliver, of Ruby; Misses
Mabel and Myrtle Raley, of McBee.
May Send Note To Britian Regarding
Misuse of Flag.
Washington, July 2.?Com
plete information concerned the
alleged misu :e of the American
flag recently on British ships,
apparently to avoid German
submarine affable*
result in the dispatch of another
note to Great Britain on the
subject was awaited today by
Washington officials.
Thorough inquiry already has
been instituted, based upon
official reports. Ambassador
Gerard in Berlin and American
consular representatives in Great
Britain have submitted affidavits
and other evidence tending to
show misuse of the American
emblem. Some of the affidavits
state that in certain cases the
British admiralty's agents have
advised masters of vessels to u.se
( ^ffipiole orn eori onol %r n!/4
vyi*iviuli> iu<- OV.1 IUUOIJ LUllStU"
ing new representations, but
pending the receipt of fuller information,
the course of the
United States will not be determined.
.
, Mr. Funderburk's
Announcement.
I beg to advise my friends and
new acquaintances that I will in
a very lew days open an office
in Pageland as Civil Engineer
and Surveyor of lands.
It will be 1113' pleasure to meet
you in mv office in The Bank of
Pageland Building, second floor
front, and talk with you concerning
your property lines and
corners if you are doubtful as to
their location, correctness etc.
1 I am prepared to make survey*
and maps of farms, calculations
of acreage, give grades for drainage
of swamp lands, etc.
; I am also in position to fur
nisli designs and estimates foi
residences find business buildings
and other structural work. I
have specialized and had some
valuable experience in cement
paving and concrete construction.
I wish to take this opportunity
to say that I am glad to renew
the acquaintence of 1113' old
friends and to meet all new ones
in Pageland and Chesterfield
County.
Yours for business,
Jos. V. Funderburk.
3 Bid Session of M. E. Conference
UK Florence District Con
of the Methodist
SBro.COiMil church South con
pjHjB" in the Pageland church
P*5 MhuTsday afternoon, and
j##1'"* *ate Friday afternoon.
were 70 delegates in
^BWBttince. Presiding Elder
'^^^ Massabeau presided. Rev.
IjgraKhries was elected secre
|Spy?Rev. T. G. Herbert, of
Bl^Hce, preached the opening
flpn Thursday afternoon,
McW. E. Morris, of Hartsville,
l^jttlied on Friday morning^na^
anc*
LHBttpeau each remained after
|(jHpnnient and preached for
^^^^ innorrprro linnc
Iflraf the interests ot the district
shown to be in good
jpMirhy conditions, nearly 400
aR?n\bers having been received
, \^is year, with the revival season
opt yet on.
^ ^Mr. D. M. Barentine was
elected one of the delegates to
tbe next annual conference, and
" Mr. J. C. Blackwell was elected
1 One of the alternates. This is a
compliment to these gentlemen.
;vMr. T. H. Tatum, of Bishop
:tille, conference lay leader;
tProf. J. C. Guilds, head master
, of the Carlisle school; Dr. John
, O. Willson, president of Lander
College; Rev. W. I. Herbert, ot
aartanburg, and Dr. W. C.
irkland, editor of the Southern
christian Advocate, were present,
and spoke on the work
committed to them.
> J The conference will meet
. next year at Wesley Chapel
; church near Lydia. This being
| uhe last year of Presiding Elder
Massabeau on the district
J Resolutions appreciative of his
, Services were adopted.
Plant Wood's
! Seed Potatoes
In June and July
P'all Crop.
?es planted now
the cool weather
when they can be
nrocai mrvouuiKc
r sale during the
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.
Wrlto for "Wood's Crop
Spoclal," giving prices and information
about Potatoes for lato
planting. Cow Peas, Soja Beans,
Miilot, Crimson Clover, etc.
T. W. WOOD & SONS,
jj SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, Va.
OITCI\TI?CC lAPHC
UUdlllliO^ LVtrtLO
A New?supply of D. M. Ferry's seed at
my stables. G. 11. Watts.
See me?When your watch needs
1 cleaning or repairing I am now prepared
to do first class work at prices that
salt the war times. J. F. Edgcworth.
S trayed?several days ago large turkey
gobbler Reward for return. We
i eed him. S. H. Laney.
Ite Cream?in cakes so that you can
eat it like a ginger cake, for only 5c at
N angum Drug Co.
Don't?forget the Picture show every
Saturday nights. Strictly moral, Uarm1<
ss and inviting to everyone. Always
: 3 good reels. Admission 5 & 10c
S ee?my new jewelry B. It. Kuhanks.
I lghest?market price for cattle at any
and all seasons. Also all the veals 1
1 c n get. Phone no. 15, Pageland
F (change. I!. B Graves. 9-p
. iVnig?your chickens and eggs to I). F.
(Clark 3c Co. They will buy in any
aiiiiinu?ami wan |iaper hanging
should be done along with oilier spring
. el saning. Spring is the ideal linje for
[ hilghteniiig up (he liome inside and out
i I? an make old furniture look new again.
' S< e me or any kind of work in my line.
^ St tlsfaction guaranteed. D. Cadieu.
Yoor Buggy?requires oil; how about
r pour watch. Can it run night and day
fo years and years without a drop of oil?
H^ve it cleaned and oiled. B.Ii.Eubanks.
| Wjten ?your watch stops, bring it to
t ac. B B. Kubanks.
M< trVgages of Real Kstate, Titles to
Re it Eatatc ind other legal blanks may
bijfud it thlaoffiw
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SLIPF
Are the thing you nee?.
We have the best in
Tan and patent leatl
in gun metal, tan and |
men and boys, fry a p;
Hallmark Shirts tor
very best.
HOSH
Of all kinds and colors for
right price.
CLOTH]
For men and boi
J
ou ght to wear. (
MUNGOBI
The Best Form <
E is a savings account in an
? Institution like this, where ^
iyou noi oniy gel "your
money back," but with it
the accumulation of 4 per m
cent interest, which we
compound annually. The
longer you leave it with us /tf''
the longer you'll like it in
the end, the more you'll ap- J|l'
predate the advantage of J,w
letting vour money v^rk 'flJISTvou
as har^PB^WPWDrkeafc
request.
I The Bank o
PAGELAND
1
1 Shoes,:
Sho
We a e selling shoes at
low-cut shoes going at a \
are in need of shoes of an)
to see our line and get our
We are making
shirts and overall
We have the b<
suits ever ottered
Mens suits c
priGes. See us I
flp.neral Merr.hanrl
| v*. X .V,. V..U1.U
Pageland n
I Comp
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>ERS
1 for hot weather.
White, Gun Metal
tier for ladies, and
patent leather tor
air.
men and boys.-the
TOY
JA% A
all kinds ot (oiks, at the
ING
fs just what you
]all and see.
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apnanBanBHBH
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)f Investment
>r it. Full^f
f Pageland
, S. C.
Shoes,
es.
war time prices. All
rig reduction. If you
r kind it will pay you
prices before buying.
I a specialty of
I.
;st line otboys
in Pageland. I
it very low |
ior anything in
ise.
Mercantile
any