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The Pageland Journal Jnly 5. 1916 Local News Nearly everybody went to Kershaw or Monroe yesterday to celebrate. Mr. Lensen Graves left Thursday to enlist in Company I doutn Carolina National Guard Mrs. Hettie Green, said to be the richest woman in the world, died in New York Monday. Her fortune is estimated at nearly a hundred million. Mr. R. J. Kirkley, son of Mr. R. K. Kirkley who lives three miles south of Pageland, has enlisted in Company I, and is now at Camp Styx. The dog tax in Chesterfield county amounts to something more than $700 a year. Of this Plains school district pays more than any other district. A calf was killed near Ruby one day last week by an auto mobile in which four candidates from Pageland were riding. Comment is unnecessary. Mr. G. D. Sanders has a posi tion as reporter for the Spartanburg Herald. Mr. Sanders has finished his second 3-ear in Wof lord college and is doing this work during vacation. A child was born to Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Bowles in the Evans Mill section Sunday, and died within a few hours. The body was buried at Zion Monday afternoon. It is said that the 1st South Carolina Regiment is about ready to go from Styx to the border, and that the move will probably be made this week. This is the regiment in which all, or about all, the Chesterfield county boys have enlisted. The following patriots of Jefferson have enlisted for service on the Mexican border: Everett Miller, J. E. Baker, R. W. (Bud) Seegars, Walter Johnson. Wade Armfield, Levy Kirklev, Earle Griffith, Hemp Lowry and R. H. r?~i?J ^ ?* iinc. rvuiauu oaraner oitered ior service, but could not pass the examination. In the Union county second primary last Saturday the following were elected: J. N. Price over G. S. Lee, Jr. for representative; J. C. Laney over H. T. Baucom for county commissioner; H. M. Presson over C. B. Barden for cotton weigher at Monroe; J. Mod Maness over B. F. Black for cotton weigher at Marshville. Mr. Willie N. Knight, of lower Lanes Creek township, received a telegram Saturday to report for dutv in Company M, 1st Regiment S. C. National Guard. He was formerly a member of this company at pamden. He passed through Pageland Saturday afternoon on his way. Mr. A. W. Funderburk, of Ruford township, was recently elected policeman for the town of Pageland, and went on duty Saturday, July 1st. He succeeds Mr. H. L. Munnerlyn. Mr. Funderburk has served as po1! * uccman nere before and is therefore no stranger to the peo pie. He will not move his family back to Pageland until later. Mr. James Home, of the Mt. Moriah Section, was bitten on the hand Monday bv a copper head snake which was concealed in a potato bed where he was !? " ~ pumng up plants. Mr. Home was given a good dose of "snake bite remedy" and hurried to Pageland, where Dr. Moore dressed the wound. The copperhead is of the rattlesnake family, and is known by a number of names, among which are pilot, red-eve, red mouth, moccasin, etc. It is a very poisonous 3 nake. Watermelons are beginning to ripen. Hallelujah! Those who celebrated the Fourth at Monroe and Kershaw report that the day was pleasantly spent, and that the crowds were orderly. The Journal is asked to say that there will be children's day exercises and a Sunday School rally at Zoar church on Saturday, July 15th. There will be dinner on the ground, and services morning and afternoon. There will be some special mu sic ior me occasion. All are in vited to attend and carry baskets. Mr. Earl M. Morgan, of Badin, N. C., and Miss Maude V. Ogburn wer^ quietly married last Thursday at 1 o'clock at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ogburn. This came as quite a surprise to their many friends. Rev. J. W. Elk ins performed the marriage service. Only a few of the near relatives of the contracting par ties were present to witness the marriage. Mr. Morgan is a son of Mr. L. T. Morgan, of the Teal's mill section of this coun tv. He formerly worked in Cheraw, but for several months he has been employed in the auditing department of the Aluminum Company of America at Badin, N. C. He is an en ergetic and capable young man. Mrs. Morgan is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ogburn, and is quite attractive. She is a young lady of splendid char av.ivi. mauy menus WISH lllt'IIl a long and joyful life. Personals Mr. H. J. Ogburn, of Tatum.is here today. Miss Marie Brewer, of Atlanta, Ga., is spending two or three weeks here at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs T. P. Brewer. Miss Mamie Ralev, of McBee, has been visiting Miss Grace Blackwell for several days. Mr. R. L. Watts, of Cheraw, spent Sunday with relatives here. Mr. A. L. Knight came home from Columbia Saturday to spend some time with his mother, Mrs. G. W. Knight. He has finished his second year in college. Mr. Jeff Turner returned to Pageland Thursday, after spending a couple of weeks at Spar miiiiiiiKiuu, N. C. for a few days. Mr. M. H. Dawkins and fami ly, of the lower part of the county, spent Sunday and Monday i. Jiere. Mrs. C. W. Stegall, of Marshville, is visiting her pareets, Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Ogburn. Little Misses Gladys and Mildred Graves spent *hp week end at the home of their grandfather, Mr. J. W. Graves. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mungo are spending this week in Monroe and Charlotte. Mrs. W. H.'f&to and children havfc -4>een visiting in Cheraw for a week. Mrs. D. Threatt, who has been making her home in Lancaster for several months, has returned to Pageland to make her home with her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Cato. Miss Nell Cato is spending a lew days with her sister, Mrs. G. M Walters, at Cheraw. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Simpson, of Hamlet, are visiting the form er's mother, Mrs. A. M. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Watford are spending two or three days in Columbia and Lydia. Mrs. Axie Shaw Dean; Other 1 MeBee Items ' The many friends of Mrs. Axie Shaw were much grieved to hear of her death, which occur- s ed at the home of her son, Mr. Charlie Shaw, near Town on i last Tuesday at 4 o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs. Shaw was the J widow of Mr. Rodrick Shaw, , whose death occurred several years ago. Mr. Shaw was an in- ; valid for nine years before his death. Mrs. Shaw had a stroke of 1 paralysis six years ago, then the . second stroke four years ago, i and has boon f?ntirf?lv for these four years. Mrs. Shaw had lived in this community since early girlhood, and was eighty-seven years of age. By j her unusual generosity, kindness of heart, ard Self-sacrificing ser- : vices to others, especially in the 1 hours of sickness or sorrow, she had entwined herself around the hearts of the whole community. By her death we have lost a lov- 1 ing mother and a faithful friend. , Tho it grieves us sorely to give j her up, we have the consolation < of knowing she was perfectly resigned to the Lords will. Mrs. 1 Shaw had been a true and loyal member of Hebron Methodist church for several years. She was the mother of ten children. , Only four survive her, Mrs. Jennie Wicker, of Pine Hurst, N. C. ana Messrs. J. A. and Archie | Shaw of Bethune and Mr. J. C. Shaw of McBee. The funeral 1 was conducted at the family burying ground by the Rev. W. ' V. Jerman amid a large circle of ] sorrowing friends and loved jones. Our hearts go out in I deepest sympathy to the bereav- 1 ed ones. May God comtort , them in their deep sorrow. Mr. J. E. Middleton left last 1 week for Baltimore for treatment. Mr. Middleton writes 1 | that he is improving very much | and hopes to soon be able to come home. Dr. Vaughn carried Mrs. Jessie Steen to a Hospital in Columbia for treatment last Friday night. ' Mesdames A J. Raley and A I W. Atkinson spent last Friday in j Bethune. Miss Minnie Edgeworth is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Will Crow. Mr. Robt. P.Turner of Page- { land, candidate for County Sup- 1 erintendent of Education, spent * a few hours in town Saturday. Mrs. McDonald, of Hamlet, is ' the guest of her parents, Mr. and ( Mrs E. C. Edgeworth. J Messrs. Clyde Raley and Roy Neally, of Florence, spent Sun day in town. Mr. H. B. Poston of Patrick 1 spent Friday with relatives here. J Mrs. Sue Gardner of Tillers Ferry is the guest ot relatives in town. Yo? are invited to attend a regular communication of Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 38 A. F. M. Monday night July 10, 8 p.m. Five for the F. C. Degree. T. W. Turner, W. M. R. I I. Nelson, Sec. Registration Books Open Registration hooks vviil be open every first Monday at the Auditor's office until 30 days before the general election. S. B. Timmons, Chm. E. T. White. Clrek. ^ W. M. Belk. > "How many cuss words are there in the English language?" r asked Brown. "I don't know replied Jones, j "Why don't you ask Smith?" "Doos l/n/\>i')" vWV/ V/IIIIIII UllV/VVt * r "He ought to. He owns a j second-hand automobile."?Kx. "How is your husband getting i along?" asked a Philadelphia a mistress of a former negro cook, r "Oh, he's sho' improvin', Miss \ Gertrude," answered the old t servant, "even though th* doctor > comes eb'ry day an' gibs him ti epidemic injunctions." c BUSINESS LOCALS #S N Fresh barrel ColufciKia Dry batteries for jale at D. K. Clark's store for 70c a ;et :or Sale?lumber sawed to order at 85 C cents a hundred at tliL udll three miles iouthwest of I'agelanm J. L. Mclnuis* ? 7 Q Fine Blooded Berkshire f/malc pigs three months old at Jersey cow rnd calf $05. II. L. Powe, Chcraw. C Fruit Jars. Caps and fenjmers at Mungol Q Bros. ' c , ^ For Sale?I-gallon Hlolsjinn ?pw. J. K. Kuhanks, MonrorjyJv C.. R. 10. fj For Stove wood see or calllwC A. Watts. K 7 For Sale ?one 1911 Model Ford Touring Car in first class condition. Tires 1< ire nearly new. Price $1 ?5. Pageland Hardware Co. ' J For Sale ?50 bushels <jf mixed peas T. W. Gregory. ]/ * For Sale?two good 60-saw gins, No. 1 p Press with steam packer add suction, i0 feet of 2-inch stinting and every- jthing tliat goes witn/fne gins. Price 5350. U. Frank Clark. ^ Bring us your remnants of cotton seed ^ at once. Mungo prAs. 3 cans, canned goods 25cJ. 6 pks. Ar- S buckle Coffee for $1. Tv^- Cato. C Lol of printed Marquisette 10c per yard. Off some isn' it? T. Cato. n Wanted?8 foot crosses delivered at Pageland. C. L. ^dllcdge. Beauties! I shouldjsay.x"those all-wool r Curlee suits just received at Mungo [Iros. Make your si^ction early - ; n Buy your Buggy Harness from Muugo Brothers. From ^)<<m)0 to $18 00. ( For a good second hand^Sewing ma- fj chine, any kind, cashy6\ credit. See 6 trie at once. G. R. Knight. For Sale?pigs at j$2/60 each. T. B. Watts. 7 Pure apple cider vinegar in bottles and jugs at Mungo Btoos. f ? g As Others See Stevenson e The Chester Reporter recently ^ had this to say about the Con- tj sessional race and it was copied o in the Yorkville Enquirer of F fune 16: "Hon. W. F. Stevenson of _ Cheraw, who is again an aspirant for the seat so long held, and still held as Congressman by D. E. Finley, was in York last Frilnvf (lnrl Qotlirrlotr on ^1 IC ?../>! 1" .?>? i ??>iu ^uiuiuaj aiiu 11 pilJ'JII* 11 :al appearances count for any- ti thin}?, is fit for the fray. The 1< relief seems to be general tl :hroughout the District that Mr. Stevenson will be the Fifth Dis- e; rict's next Congressman, but lie sand haired statesman from Dheraw is not going to let con- = idence proove his undoing." AT YOUR SERVICE DAY AND NIGHT Always ready to tow yju in from any'place-to make any repair on short notice. All work is done by skiled mechanics, and at most reasonable prices. Our Motto?"SERVICEFirst Last and Always." Pageland Garage. A few weeks after Mr. Newly* I 1 ? ? - - ,veu was married ne said to his wife one morning: "Martha, I wish you'd write to that colored :ook your folks have in Atlanta, ind find out how she makes the iplendid muffins that we used to rave there for breakfast." Mrs. Newlvwcd did so, and lbout a week later received the ollowing reply: "Dear Missy: To make the nufiins vou'all spoke about take ? f is mucn corn meal Hour eggs nolasses sugar salt and butter as 'on think you need, cording to he number of persons you think on're going to have stir them ill together and hake in a hot >ven." Sunday School Campaign Great mass meeting; in ever\ lethodist church in Chester eld County: Julv 2, Monday?Bethlehenr 't., Prospect, 11 a. m.; Wildes Chapel, 4 p. m. Ji'lv 9, Sunday?Middendor: X Providence 11 a. m.; Bethel p, m.; Hebron, 4 p. m. July 11, Tuesday?Middendor: /ash, 11 a. m. Patrick, 8:30 p. m July 12, Wednesday?Eas /hesterfield, Mt. Olive, 11 a. m. Measant Grove, 4 p. m. July 13. Thursday?Chester ield, Zoar, 11 a. m.; East Ches erlield, Friendship, 4 p. m.; Ru y 8:30 p. m. July 14, Friday?East Chester [eld, Ebenezer, 11a. m.; Page 1 ^ iiiu, mi. v_,rognan, 8:30 p. m. July 15, Saturday?Pageland ,oar, 11a. m. July 16, Sunday?Pageland '.ion, 11 a. m.; Jefferson, Fivi rorks, 4 p. m.; Jefferson, 8:3( >. m. July 18, Tuesday?Jefferson ork Creek, 11 a. m.; McBee IcBee, 8:30 p. m. July 19, "Wednesday?McBee Jnion, 11 a. m. July 20 23?District Sundm chool Conference, Shiloh Chesterfield Circuit. Subjects for discussion: 1. Cradle roll?Home depart lent, Bible class. 2. Teacher training. 3. What constitutes an al ound Methodist Sunday School 4. If I were a Superintendent Every Methodist can help tc lake it a Great Day. We will wind up with a grea Countv Sunday School Confer nee at Shiloh on the Chester ield Circuit, July 20 23. Let ev ry school send delegates. Rev. Peter Stokes, P. E. Rev. J. L. Tyler, Secretary. MONEY: Unlimited amoun f money to lend upon improv d farm lands at 7 per cent inter st. No charges for attorney: ?es and commissions other thai lat included in interest charge f seven per cent. ^llock & Pegues, Attorneys Cheraw, S. C. Meal and Hulls Plenty of Buckeye Meal anc ntless hulls on hand all the me. A test shows that a gal >nof these hulls goes furthei lan a peck of the old kind. Don't buv anything but Buck ye. C. L. Gulledge. n Bargains, i I have a few si am going io self al 1 + you are in need ol your interest to see I also have a fe> low price. See R. L. Smi Gents Furnishings. Tfc W R. Cash CHURCH NOTES METHODIST PROTESTANT John. W. Quick, Pastor Rev. G. W. Holmes, presidei * { of the North Carolina Metht ? Protestant Conference, wi i preach at Rose Hill next Sun da[ at 4 p. m. We hope to see e\ erv member of Rose Hill oui All other denominations are ir. f vited to be with us. * Baptist Sunday School Conver ' tion Program of the Chesterfield Baptist SuDday School ConveD tion to be held with the Thomp son Creek church on Friday and Saturday before the Fourth Sun day in July: 10:30 Convention onpnc 10:30 to 11 Enrollment of del elates, and reports from Sunday Schools present. 11 to 12 Convention sermor. ' by Rev. J. K. Hair, j 12 to 1:30 Recess. 1:30 to 2:30 The Sunday School and Evangelism b3' Rev. B. D. Thames. 2:30 to 3:30 The Sunday School and Training for Service, by Bro. J. Arthur Knight. , SATURDAY 10 to 10:30 Prayer and praise service conducted by Bro. Kirby Rivers. 10:30 to 11:30 The Sunday School in the Spirtual Life of the church, by Rev- R W. Cato. I 11:30 to 12 The Sunday School and the Teaching of our Denom. inational Interests, by Rev. J. C. > Lawson. 1:30 to 2:30 The Sunday School and the Doctrines of our Fnith by Rev. B. D. Thames. B. S. Funderburk, T. W. Eddins, C. II. Rivers, Committemen. ' University of South Carolina j Entrance Examinations Entrance examinations to the University of South Carolina s will be held by the County Sup^ erintendent ot Education at the 4 County Court House Friday, July 14th, 1916. f The Universit>^)Tlei?vaneci^^ courses of study in-science, literature, history, law and business. The expenses are moderate and many opportunities for self support are afforded. A large num1 ber of scholarships are available. J Graduates of colleges in this State receive free tuition in all r courses except in the School of Law. *Vor full particulars write to. THE PRESIDENT University of South Carolina, Columbia, S. C. . Barnains 7 raw hats iefl that I some price and ii one it will be to mine before buying, /v Oxfords nt a very itb for anything in VHTH'S Store.