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The Pageland Journal August 25, 1915 ? 1 Local News Mr. J. A. Arant's first bale which was sold in Monroe last Wednesday weighed 517, and the price was 9 cents. The meeting will begin at Rose Hill church next Sunday. TL?- n T 11 r T # iucu rvev. J. W. inline, OI Marshville, is expected on the first Sunday in September to hold a tent meeting. Hon. W. F. Stevenson, of Cheraw will deliver an address on state-wide prohibition at the W. M. U. convention at Thomp? sons Creek church at the night session, September 9th. Rev. D. M. Clark, of Olanta, S. C., a brother of Mr. D. E. Clark, has been preaching some excellent sermons at the PresbyIprinn rhur^h lioro iiviv, uv^iuuiui; Sunday evening. There were 24 additions to the church at Mt. Pisgah last week as a result of the meeting conducted by Revs. R. W. Cato and Hoyle Bird. There were 16 for baptism. R. W. Cato was unanimously called for another year. Mr. Joseph V. Funderburk left Monday for Cumberland, Md., where he goes to take a position as civil engineer with Western - Maryland railroad company. Mr. Funderburk has been in Pageland only a few months but he has made many friends here, who regret to see trim go. The town authorities are to be commended for the work they are having done on the streets. Holes and sandy places are being: clayed, along with some grading and scraping^ No better time could ) tor tliis worfii. The wjeathcr is favorable and labor is cheap. Charles the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Sanders, of Lancaster, died Friday afternoon at 5:30 from cholera infantum with which he had been ill about two weeks. The body was brought to Providence church Saturday afternoon for burial. Rev. J. M. Sullivan conducted the service. Two hundred rats were killed at the home of Mr. Fred Mcintosh three miles north of town Friday, according to the report of Mr. Ray Tray wick, who says he killed 125 ot them. The rats tipped the scales at 22 pounds in the presence of two t. ? uiiuisicis. it nas not j)eea determined whether this was a camp meeting at which all the rats in the community had gathered or just Mr. Mcintosh's own herd. Sticks were the weapons used in the slaughter of most of the rats, though a few were shot with a rifle. Mrs. Loretta Walters, wife of Mr. Frank W. Walters, died in the Charlotte Sanatorium last Thursday night about 8:30 o'clock. She was carried there on Sunday afternoon, and underwent an operation Monday. She revived $rom the operation and was thought to be doing well until Wednesday. She was a daughter of Mr. R. W. Seegars, of upper Union county and was nearly 37 years old. o I ane naa Deen a member of Ebenezer church in Butord township for several vears. She wp" a faithful wife and mother, and an excellent lady. Her husband and 4 children, 3 boys and 1 girl, ranging in age from 4 to 11, survive. The body was brought home and buried in the family burying ground in Buford township Saturday morning between 10 and 11 o'clock in the presence of one of the largest crowds ever assembled at a country cemetery Id this twiion, i W ' ->! ' X ' < Rev. R. W. Cato will preach at Mt. Pisgah next Sunday at 11 o'clock. There will be baptizing at 10 o'clock. Our Mt. Croghan correspondent has been away from home for a few days, which explains the absence of our Mt. Croghan letter this week. Rev. C. J. Black is assisting the pastor, Rev. R H. James, in a meeting at Philadelphia church. There have been 15 or 20 conversions up to this time. Rev. E. C. Snider baptized 50 persons at Mill Creek church Sunday, as a result of a meeting ir -"hich he did the preaching. The ordinance was witnessed by a record breaking crowd. A 2-mills special tax was a _ J _ -t - ievieci in me wmte Flams district in an election held yesterday. The vote was 16 to 15 in favor of the tax. Improvements will be made on the school building in time for the opening of the school. Dr. T. E. Wannamaker. district deputy grand master, was present at a meeting of the Mt. Moriah Masonic lodge here Monday afternoon, at which time some side degrees were given and refreshments served. Rev. G. T. Harmon, also of Cheraw, was present, and he preached an interestiug Masonic sermon at Presbyterian church Monday night. Mrs. Frankie Knight died at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Ira Deason, near White Plains last Thursday. She suffered a stroke of paralysis a short time before her death. She was about 80 years old, and a member of White Plains church. She was the widow of the late Thos. Knight. Only one daugh ter survives, Mrs. Ira Deason. The body was buried at White Plains Friday Rev. J. M. Sullivan conducted the services. Mr. J. A. Arant brought in his 1 _ ? - acvuuu oa^ranew cotton yesthe People's Gin company.' The bale' weighed 6C0 pounds and was sold to Mungo & Walters, the price being 9 1-4 cents. Mr. Arant says he has been accused of mixing old cotton in with his new to make a bale. He says he did have some old cotton, but that he is thankful that it was in bales, being a surplus from last year. Very few people know that he is making from 50 to 60 bales on 30 acres each year. He doesn't say much about it because he is afraid people will not believe it. This first bale was ginned free. NcAdoo Will Deposit Gold In Banks In Cotton States. Washington, Aug. 23.?Secretary McAdoo announced tonight that in view of the action of the Allies in putting cotton on tho contraband list he would if it became necessary deposit $30,000,000 or more in sold in the Federal Reserve Banks at Atlanta, Dallas and Richmond for the purpose of enabling the reserve banks to re discount loans on cotton secured by ware house receipts made by National banks and State banks belonging to the Federal Reserve system. The gold would be deposited temporarily, at lp?#t ??#????. _ ? f _w?w|| VTllilVUI interest charge. It was explained that it appeared that the object could be accomplished with greater efficiency thereby, the deposits would be made directly with National banks agreeable to lend the money on cotton at a rate not to exceed 6 per cent. The announcement came at the close of a day of speculation in official circles as to the nature of steps whicb the Entente Powers have indicated they would take to uphold the cotton markets iu the face of their cootribaod order. ( ' 19 Personalis, Mr. J. F. Agerton of Chera^l was in town yesterday. f Mr. L. C. Watford and De^nl Sanders are spending a few djp| in Darlington county. "9 Mr. T. W. Belk spent SaturSSy' nighv here on his way to his home in Cheraw. He has spent several weeks at Campobello Springs. Miss Mayme Smith returned Monday to Columbia, after spending about a week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ranford Smith miss uenevieve Smith, of Marshville, is spending a few days with friends here. Miss Blanche Watts returned Saturday from a visit of several days at Hornsboro. Miss Ethel Atkinson, of Mt. Croghan, is the guest of Miss Mary Gale. Miss Ellen Kelley of Hornsboro section is visiting at the home of Mr. G. H. Watts. Miss Glemmie Stegall is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. R. L. Smith. Misses Ella and Crissie Pigg, j Miss Allie Sanders, Messrs. Curtis Laney, Luke Mills and Raymond Pigg visited in Lanes Creek township Sunday. Mr. J. V. Thompson, who has been in Atlanta for several months, is spending a few days here. Mr. Leroy McColl left Saturday for Charlotte, from whence , he said he would go to Knoxville, Tenn. or Danville, Va., 1 just as his nose led him. Mrs. A. M. Simpson visited ? \m? r ir /-? lid UUUKUICI, 1VUS- J. V. uniliui, in Monroe last week. % Miss Annis Nichols, of Rock Hill, is visiting at the home of Mr. T. E. Cato. Miss Beulah Porter and Mas? i ter Howard Porter, ofLancastiJfl after spending a few days at the'' home of Dr. R. L. McManus. Mr. I. P. Mangum and family of Chesterfield, spent Friday night here, on their return from a tour of the western parts of North and South Carolina. Mrs. L. B. Watford and daughter, Esther, of Bishopville, and Mrs. C. S. Register, of Lydia, are visiting at the homes of Messrs. L. J. and L. C. Watford. Prof. J. A. Knight, who has been teaching at Shiloh, closed his school Friday and is now at home here. Mr. Robert Turner returned Thursday, after spending a COUple Of weeks with friends in Lexington county. Mrs. Martha Billue, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Billue and Mr. J. E. Simpson, of Jackson township, Union county, visited at Mr. J. W. Lanev's home last week. Mr. A. R. Collins and little son of Adel, Ga., are visiting relative in Union county. Miss Otis Jenkins, of the Liberty Hill section, spent Sunday and Monday with friends here. Mrs. J. W. Quick and children returned Monday from an extended visit in Marlboro county. Miss Mattie \skins, of Hartsville, who has been visiting rel atives here for several days, leaves today to spend some time in Western North Caaolina. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Warlick, Mr. Karl and Master Gilmer \\ arlick and Mrs. J. B. Little. all of Newton N. C., motored down Saturday to spend a few days at the home of Messrs. D. F. and J. T. Little. They will visit at Monroe and other points before returning to Newton. An election was held yesterday in Zion school district and a special tax of 2 mill* was ypted in. Only 20 votes were cast and every one was for ' tha tax. ' . . . .. 9 SP-r \'m-t ^ f " 1 p Heartened By (German Naval Looses ' 'If,. Aug. 23.?Tlile Gei ^vgKval reverses in th(e Gulf and the Baltic Sea, the i^Mui capture of Ossowetz mm British naval bombardm^ntof the German naval base atjZeebrugee, today furnished a series of news features which tepporarily diverted atl ention fr?>rn the gravity of the issues gjpwingor.l of the sinking of tffe Arabic. JPhe German vefeion of the REa battle has not yet I been gjren out but the definiteijess Qf the official Russian report on the sinking or crippling <i>f the Gferman battle cruiser Moltke, tdvo other cruisers and eigfot torpWloboats has sent a waVe of eKhusiasm throughout theCcountij and dispelled the depression over the Russian retreat ori land. kAside from the loss of the Gerntan ships, the naval edgagerrtent is recjmlpJ ^hiofKA im. ... ? r? *"* pprtant for the strategic effect ojn the land operations i^i the German sweep eastward toward ttetrogTad, which military observers now consider as having wdsn checked and possibly iri^parably defeated. t Business locals or Sale Extra fine Jersey I cow. Will be fresh in September. Apply at Iftls office or to H. F Parker, Monroe J ' Highest market price for |cotton geed at Pagcland Mercantile Co'S tost?at Hursts's pond Thursday, Aug. 3 1 a signet ring, finder will return to this ^ffice and receive reward. i 4 Quart Bottles wanted. Will pay 1 (jent each. Coca Cola Bottling Works. i -7 ?t j For Sale 7 1-2 weeks old Pigs from Registered Poland China stock. For lnmcdiate sale, will take $5.00. H. F. rarker, Monroe, R 1. i Seed Higma^narket mice paW for We gin your cotton and pay you | the top for your seed. Peonle's ciiu Co. 1 " Oar plant has been overhauled and put into first class shape. VVe are now ready to do your ginning just when you want it. People's Gin Co. Cotton Seed?See me before you tell. 1 am in the market. Car lots a Specialty. G. H. Watts. r D. E. Clark & Co, will pay you market price for your cotton seed. See them. For Rent?one or two horse farm one mile from Philadelphia church, good upland for cotton, creek bottoms for corn, good new, 6-room house. Sam D. Horton, Marshville, I< 3. ^or Sale?No. 1 Liddell table feed saw mill and 20-horse log boiler and engine, practically new. Will sell at a bargain or exchange for other property. W. F Redfearn. Bring?your shoes and harness that i ? . ? ? -- neea repair to Ci. K. Knight. Bon't?forget the Picture show every Saturday nights. Strictly moral, Harinlsss and inviting to everyone. Always 3 good reels. Admission 5 & 10c Bring?your chickens and eggs to D. E. Clark & Co. They will buy in any quantity. Painting?and wall paper hanging i should be done along with other spring cleaning. Spring is the ideal time for brightening up the home Inside and out lean make old furniture look new again. See me for nny kind of work in my lineSatisfaction guaranteed. D. Cadieu. jour Bnoov-r?ni.ir<.? ?il. K""' w?l ) a iwn QUVUl ' your watch. Can it run night and day fyr years and years without a drop of oil? Have it cleaned and oiled. B.R.Rubanks Whe n?your watch stops, bring it to me. B. B. Rubanks 1STRAYED Wednesday Aug. 11, female Rod Jersey pig about 8 weeks old. Notify Fred Edgeworth Mortgages of Real Estate, Titles to R n\ Katatc sod other legal blanks may b< hid at thl| office ...? ?_ ?<* I . J #: ) beo Mr. Askins is in Ch sale is no reason you c service at our store. Your wants w fully attended t< here. .*. .*. | fir - - Well probably have next week. Carolina S 1 What Do 1 Do you beleive in liv you did not sow wheat not eat biscuit made o: own farm. At any ra best thing?patronize are selling flour ma wheat and ground on j Golden Harvest Fl< We believe you will at Ruby and sold by E. CLA Pageland, - - 1 New 1 IS We are receiving n S We now have a beaui ? winter Dress Goods. | OFFERED 1A11 white goods am will be sold at, and your time to buy thes SHOES! SHC The best line of shoe land. We have them t t? the family, c We can save you mc S Our line of Boys' Suits if C city stores. See us belc ? chases. | Pageland I Comp / < . . . , , J. ' ; i I < i' IUSE eraw running a 10-day an t get the same good /ill be as care> as if he were r something to tell you Supply Co. fou Think? ing at home? Perhaps : last spring and can- i f flour grown on your te you can do the next a home industry. We de from home-grown i home mill. >ur, and Mill Feed. like it. It is ground RK&CO - - - - s.c. Goods] ew goods almost daily. 3 ,.r 11. * ' " * itul line ot tall and $ AT COST J d summer dress goods 3 below cost. Now is 3 e goods. 3 >ES! SHOES! | s ever shown in Pageo suit every member of 3 >ney on your fall suit. Jt > equal to any carried in ? >re making your fall pur- 2 Mercantile | any. |