The Pageland journal. [volume] (Pageland, S.C.) 1911-1978, September 13, 1916, Image 2
The Pageland Journal
Published Wednesday Mornings
by The Journal ^Company
C. M. Tucker, Editor
Subscription Price - - $1.00
Entered as second-class mail
matter at the post otfice at Pageland,
S. C., under Postal Act
of March 3, 1879.
September 13,1916
Probably more hay was cut
in Chesterfield and Union counties
last week than was ever cut
in one week before. Mowing
machines, so scarce a few years
ago, are a common thing now.
The old time mowing blades is
the scarce tool now. There
will be an abundance of feedstuffs
on most farms this winter.
What better evidence is needed
that the better methods of farming
are being adopted surely if
a bit slowly? Plenty of feed, and
then something to feed it to are
the things needed to improve
the land and the general farming
conditions.
The primaries are over and
we are glad of it: We have
tried to steer clear of politics this
year, and have succeeded. Not
a word has been said editorially
for or against any man in the
several races. At this time we
see no reason to regret having
chosen this course. So far as
we know all township and
county nominees are good men,
capable and willing. Why then
should we have sided with one
and against another at our own
expense? In the list State nominees
we might have made some
changes had the matter been left
to our choice, but as it was not
we do not regret our course of
non-interference in political matters.
Mr. Ervin Sowell Dies at McBee
McBee, Sunday night SeptrlO.
Thf? ciirlHun Hoolli <-.f I
m WUMUVU UVUIU V/l iTllt J* I'v.
Sowell, Sr. which occurred at
his home here today, was an
awful shock to the entire community,
as but very few knew of
his illness. Mr, Sowell seemed
to be in his usual health yesterday
morning, but after eating
dinner he had an attack of indigestion.
Later on he felt better
and went up street and spent
some time talking to his friends
as usual. Mr. Sowell rested
very well during the night but
this morning he seemed to be
worse but was not thought to be
dangerously ill, until about 12.30
o'clock when he had what seemed
to be a stroke of apoplexy,
and died instantly. Mr. Sowell
was a member of McBee Presbyterian
church and had been
superintendent of Sunday school
for the past thirteen years. lie
was always faithful to his church
and Sunday school duties. Mr.
Sowell was an old Confederate
soldier, seventy-five years of
age. He belonged to Company
A. 7lh S. C. battalion. He has
gone to join his many comrades
who have gone on before.
"Mr. Sowell leaves a large
family connection and the fol
lowing children to mourn his
death:
Messrs. J. E. Sowell, Jr., of Raleigh,
N. C.; W. D. and Henry
Sowell, of McBee, and Misses
Tommie, Attie and Annie Sowel,
and Mrs. Belle Morton all of
McBee.
The body will be laid to rest
in the McBee cemetery Mondayafternoon
at 3 o'clock.
We entend our deepest sympa
thy to the bereaved ones in this
their great hour of sorrow.
The friends of Mr. W. J. Armfield
are sorry to hear of his illness
at his home here, anil hope
that he will soon be well again.
Don't Want No Coffin
Charlotte Observer.
The white man beckoned tc
the negro drayman and engagec
him in conversation while he
lighted a fresh cheroot and hand
ed the nigger a paper of Ante
Bellum cut plug.
"Joe," said the white man
with a serious look on his face
"I've got a nice second hanc
coffin that's only been used i
day or two and worth $160 tha
I'm going to sell you cheap."
"Yo jes ain't gwine sell me nc
rnffin hncc man " cairl tho nirr
ger, edging off at the mere men
tion of the word "coffin." (Ii
you want to get a negro nervous
just talk about caskets and frock
men and such like.)
"Oh come now, Joe," arguec
the white man, persisting: Thi<
casket is a big bargain. Plus!
lined, solid silver handles anc
white plush on the outside, witl
gold trimmin's. Tell vou whal
I'll do. You can have this cof
fin, delivered tonight, for a dol
lar down and ten cents a week,
$36 in all and take your time
about it."
"White folks, doan vo send nc
funeral makin's 'round mat
house."
"But Joe," continued the othei
'You can't afford to turn dowr
a bargain like this. Why, it's
worth $160, besides it will keep
for years and you have the satis
faction of knowing that whei
you die you can have the mos
stvlish burial of any colored mai
in Mecklenbum countv."
The negro looked at him witl
horror in his eyes, replying
"Looka here boss man, whatche:
think I want deal coffin hangin
round mah house fer huh?
ain't gwiuer die.""I
know that, but just thinl
Joe, what a saving it wdl be."
"Saving? Huh. Mah oh
woman en de chillun done tal
kere me when I die. Mister."
"Mavbe they will and mayb<
thev won't, but Joe, think of thi
satisfaction it will be to knou
that you are going to be buriec
in a rich man's casket Hov
proud your folks will be of youi
foresight."
Joe was silent a moment
thinking. Then he answered
"Looka here boss, foresight o\
hindsight, I jes can't see nuthin
'bout this ere proposition,
doan want no coffin nohow."
"Oh yes you do, Joe, I'm go
ing to send that coffin around tc
your house in Brooklyn tonigh
at 10 o'clock."
"Fo de Lawd, boss man, doai
vo send no coffin mah house e
night. No siree boss. Caisi
ther ain't gwine be no nigge:
dere ef dem coffin come 'long
nohow."
The white man kept on. H<
enjoyed the humor of the negro's
fear and trembling.
"Why, Joe, you can keep i
under your bed out of the waj
until you need it and no one wi!
ever know it's there."
"Under mah bed?" screame<
tho n OnrrA fMrnIr*/v nknllr..
i?v uv^iv, iuiuiu^ Limiivjr ui mi
mere thought of the thing. "Bos
dere ain't no chanct?no chanci
Mebby yo think dis nigga t
owl?"
"But Joe, think how economi
cal it would be. Your famih
lives in two rooms. Now whet
vou had company, instead of go
ing out and buying another bed
vou could just reach down ant
pull the coffin from under you
bed and let the company sleep ii
it at no expense."
The negro stood meditating.
"Or," suggested the whitt
man, "if they didn't care to sleej
in the coffin, vou could pivt? tin
company your bed without am
expense, and you could sleep ii
the coffin."
The negro jumped visibly an<
started to side step, looking
around over his right shoulder a
if pursued by something. Thei
he grinned sicklv and showe<
his teeth.
"It can be moved about verj
easily because it has rolle;
castors on it," ventured the sales
man.
"
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Nice Line upDRY
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; just arrived and placed
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; Cotton is a good price,
, your Clothing, Shoes,
f good things to eat Iro
hardly realize that youi
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1 Don t fail to see o
[ before you buy.
C. L. GUU
I
The Singei
^ The place to buy Sewing Machine
Why? Because, there you will fin<
. machines in five different types to
t ments. In the Sewing Machine indu
l is no such thing as standing still. U
gress they are really retrograding. T
1 chasing machines copied from obs<
and sold under names that do not
* maders of sewing machines have ms
, standard of development as the Singe
I in the industry.
We want to put a Singer Sewing fl
c for a free, fair, full trial. We want
herself why the Singer is recognize!
WORLD. Use it for your everyday
" fine dress making?use It for hemmi
kinds of work, and then you will
s used in eve.ry country in the world b
* ing a business. The Singer Compa
shops and salesman. If you are ha\
j want a new iparhine before the salt
postal or phone to No. 7 and vour w
r attention.
Remember we take old machines
kinds of repair work, and sell /all kin
! of machines.
* See the salesman when in town.
; THE SINGER C>
Archie M. Sfteei
, Pageland, Soutl
PlpR?inf]
PEOP
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THAT IS OUR
1 Our one great effort is to plea
1 and every one of our customers,
secure one of tfie most valuable
; new customers through the gooc
3 us to their friends. This is a fra
3 a little out the nrdinarv hut il
bringing us new customers every
f it pays our customers.
1 Phone No. 7 For Quick Deliv
: D. E. CLARl
1
4,Say, boss, lemme ask yo. He
2 What's de matter wif dis ere oratii
> coffin vou all done tryin' put on want
2 dis nigger?" with;
ir ~ .l: *? ?>-' * ?
r nui a tiling joe. iNOI a Diess- WWIII
i ed thing. Just a little off color want
on the left hand side of the plush "Y<
i lining, a mere blood stain from rupte
r the last man we put in there by ience
s mistake."
i The negro looked up quick undei
1 and his lips quivered. "B?bl? Bui
bu?bio?blood! Buss, yo say time <
j blood?" the di
r "Yes, just a mere trifle, a mere than <
stain, hardly as big as a teacup unles
> where his head lav when the at ni?
-to-date
>ODS
I in our shelves.
and by buying
etc. and your
m us you will
r crop is a little
ur Rain Coats
r rnrr
LiLUllL
Shop
s.
1 the very latest and best
suit individual requirestry,
as in all others, there
nless manufacturers proTierefore
beware of pur>lete
models and designs
stand for anything. No
ade such progress in the
;r Company, the pioneers
dachine into vour home
everv woman to see for
1 as the BEST IN THE
sewing?use it for your
ng, tucking, binding, all
know why the Singer is
>y those who make sewny
sells only through its
dng machine troubles or
esman calls on you send
ants will receive prompt
in exchange, and do all
ds of parts for any kind
OMPANY
i. Mgr.
i Carolina
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HOBBY
ise you, to please each
and by so doing to
of all advertisements,
I words they speak of
nk statement, possiblv
t is a fact, and it is
day. It pays us and
erj of Groceries.
K & CO.
was earnestly but prosil
if! at the audience,
land reform," he wound u
"I want housing reform,
educational reform,
5u need chloroform," intei
d a bored voice in the auc
rtaker?"
t the nigger was by thi
out the door, traveling i
irection of Brooklyn fastc
colored men usually travc
s passing a grave yard lat
;ht.
*
S Saw Mill And Gi
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W Time has come to R
gj Gins and you will find on
BJ Rubber and Gandy be
W Valves ol all kinds, Belt t
Bj teetk or anything needed
Mills.
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$ Pageland Hardwa
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Jfc Here are a few things )
like to dispose of before
j? to do so we are offering
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r Feed Oats, Cotton Se
k Seal Fruit Jars, A
f Shingles, Primo Pea
S ton Seed Meal
m Door Screens in many sizes
us for the famous Bucke
m We have Ground Limesto
ff land. Let us know your \
Sfc We carry a heavy stock of
? ware, Shoes, Etc., at all til
*
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tention. R. L. Watt's fall lin
Millinery is on display. Come
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^ Fords, Ford parts, Ford ac
_ K Columbia Ignitor dry cell batt<
y ? der oil, tire covers, switches,
p f automobile paint, top dressing
j J emergency patches, blowout
21 flip? r1 n?
w W, If AUU IV^l V^Ul'UUl I) y iJC
I- ^ washers, bumpers, & etc. Cal
K Our head mechanic, Mr. ^
^ hospital and will be working
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lting, pipe fittings, 58
)ressing, Bolts, Saw 58
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Lot of Nice tf
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and prices. See
;ye Grain Drills.
ne lor that grain
Yants.
Groceries, Hardmes.
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AROLINA *
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On!!
5 Free. Men pay ate
of dress goods and
; and get first choice.
/atts
ell!
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IIICS, lUUCb, j
eries, gasoline, cylin- J
spark plugs, horns,
;, axle braces, chains, ^
patches; Gaso-Tonic, J
mentol, pumps, felt #
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I lor it. We have it. ^
/atts, is back from the ?
again in a few days,
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