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The Pageland Journal Oct( bcr 25,1916 t i Local News The State fair is in full blast at Columbia this week. The school at Zion will open next Monday, Mrs. K. 1^. Stewart is the teacher. ! O. 1 t 0 I miss iNora oiudds, 01 ^neraw, is the guest of Mrs. R. H.Nelson this week. The many cold nights have made cotton and other vegeta tion "tuff," and it will take a big frost to kill now. Mrs. C. P? Nicholson and children, of Cheraw, have been visiting at the home of Mr. J. A. Nicholson for about a week. Mr. D. H. Parker, of Lanes \ Creek township, was carried tosa Charlotte hospital for an opera tion for appendicitis last Friday afternoon. If you are grouchy and wearing a long face, try paying for your newspapers in advance and you'll be surprised to know | how it will help your feelings. Rev. J. TV. Elkins will preach a special sermon on the order of the Eastern Star at the Presbvte rian church Friday night, and a special program will be rendered. The public is invited. The Threatt bridge over Lynches river has recently been completed, and accepted by the county officials of Lancaster and Chesterfield counties. The bridge was built by Mr. S. M. Jordan and is a splendid one. It is 3r>0 feet long and ten feet higher than the old one. This bridge is on the road from Jefferson to Kershaw. Monday morning it was- dis covered that the locks on the filling pipes of three separate gasoline filling stations had been broken, and it is supposed that gasoline was stolen or that some substance was poured into the tanks. The stations at the Redfearn Auto Co., Pageland Drug Co. and G. C. Mangum & Co. were the ones molested. Messrs, T. D. Watts, T. M. Jenkins. W. E. Hancock, L. P. Graves and G. H. Watts visited Sunday at the home of Mr. Jerome Watts in Fairfield county, 2l miles below Camden. Mr. Jerome Watts is a native of this county, a brother of Messrs. J. D. and G. H. Watts and arbrot'nOf in lour TV/f U in inn v/i LT1C3319. I lUIICUL'K and Jenkins. These gentlemen report a fine trip, and state that thev were favorably impressed with that section of the State. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Parker and children, who moved from Lanes Creek township to Georgia nearly eleven years ago, are spending a ccuple of weeks with relatives in Chesterfield and Union counties. Mr. Parker is a son of Esq and Mrs. B. F. Par ker, of Lanes Creek township, and a brother of Messrs. L. L. and Curtis Parker and Mrs. C. L. Gulledge, of Pageland. He says crops are short in Georgia, though the condition in hisim-i mediate section is not quite as bad as in other sections. They live about eight miles from Douglass. Mr. Parker stated also that the boll weevil is within about 50 miles of him. Mr. J. Curtis Parker and Miss Floride Propst will be married today at the home of the bride's mother, in Seneca, S. C., and will come to Pageland to make their home. Mr. Parker is assistant cashier of the Bank of Pageland, and is one of the most popular young men of Pageland. The bride is a music teacher, having taught here year before last, and is justly popular. Many friends will greet this couple when they arrive here. ) Mr. J. D. Jenkins sent a potato to this office Monday which measures 20 inches in length. . Miss Fay??Price, of Union county, is visiting at the home 1 of her brother, Mr. Maurice Price. Mrs Levy Ogburn and children of Jefferson, visited at the home of Mr. B. C. Ogburn from Friday until Tuesday. The farmer who grows cotton next year on a 20 cent basis, and sells for 10 cents will not be in a very good humor. Mr. Carl Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Evans, has enlisted in the army, and left Char lotte yesterday for Columbus, Ohio. Mr J. A. Mangum, of Tatum, S. C., has purchased a farm just nor*h of Pageland, and will very likely move his family back to Pageland in the near future. Short staple cotton sold for 19.50 yesterday, and one bale sold for 20 cents in the afternoon. Seed $3 a hundred, or 90 ceuts a bushel. Special trains will be run on the C. & L. each dav of the county tair at Chesterfield, leaving Pageland at 8.30 a. m., returning leaving Chesterfield 5 p. m. Court for the trial of civil cases convened at the county seat Monday. The first two days were taken up with cases in equity, and jurors and witnesses did not attend. Jury cases begin today. Three communtity fairs will be held in this county this fall. They will b held as follows: Macedonia, Thursday, November 2nd, Ml. Croghan, Friday, November 3rd; Middendorf, Saturday, November 4tli. No better sign of improved conditions can be cited. The South Carolina Baptist Womans Missionarv Union will hold its annual Convention in Orangeburg, November 7-lOth. Railroad fare will be one and one half fares plus 50c. T no* ? A?? j uoi i?vu wccrs iiuui iuuay the Chesterfield county fair will open at Chesterfield. The large brick cotton warehouse near the fair grounds has been leased, and the fences are being extended around this building. This will in all probability be the best i fair in the hislorv of the county, j The exhibits and attendance i promise to be unusually good. An automobile show will be a l new feature this vear. I The Chesterfield Baptist association met with the Westfield Creek church in the eastern part 1 of the county last Thursday, < Friday and Saturday. All the ] churches in the association except one were represented, and the attendance was good. Those who attended report the best l session in many years. Mr. R. ] E. Rivers was elected moderator; E. George Funderburk, ' clerk; W. B. Campbell, treasurer, The next association will be held with Elizabeth church where the association was or- ] ganized. Rev. B. S. Funderburg will preach the introductory ] sermon next year. Excellent addresses were made by Dr. E. \V. Sikes, Dr. C. C. Brown, Dr. W. T. Derieux, Dr. Goode, J. K. flaire, J. C. Lawson and others, i Thanks the People I desire thank the good people of Pageland and community for the help extended us since r>lir rprpnl micfnrhInn in .11 IW9II?K our home and contents by fire. The people have been very generous and I desire to thank one and all, and especially the two Sunday schools which gave so liberally. J. Y. Doster. "flow do you get rid of your stale bread?" asked one woman of another. "I simply hide it from my children," said the second housewife. "What happens then?" "Thev find it and eat up every morsel." BUSINESS LOCALS Lost?Between Monroe, N C., and Bcnncttsvillc, one Cadillac tire and rim. Reward if returned to W. M. Hamcr, Bcnncttsvillc, S. C. For Rent?nice 6 room painted dwell ing in southern part of town. T. B. Watts. The 1000-bushel car of Texas Red Rust Proof Oats is gone, but we have bought 1,500 bushels more. Step lively if you expect to get any of these. Mun go Bros. For Sale? 131-acrc tract of sandy land 5 miles south of Pageland; 2 dwellings, plenty of water, pasture, 50 acres in cul nvaiiun, mue ana a nan troin school. Price $2,000, half cash, balance to suit purchaser. Clarence Knight, Pagcland. For Sale?Red Rust Proof Seed Oats. Mungo Bros. Eor Sale?three red pigs. C. M. Tucker. For Sale?50 bushels fine seed rye. Come at once or you'll be too late Mungo Bros. Just?Received 25 rolls 3-lbs. bagging. Call at once before it is gone. Mungo Bros. H. B. Graves?is buying seed instead of H. B. Redfcarn. Harry is gone but Henry will give you the samBk square dealings, and the top of the market. J. E. Agcrton. The gins at Crowburk will run only three da>s in the week, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from this date on. F. B. Fundcrburk. Seed wheat, home growu and fine, for $2 00 a bushel. G C. Mangum St Co. For Sale?lot of bagging and ties. Peoples Gin Co. Don't fall to be at the Auction Sale at my store next Saturday, beginning at 1 o'clock. C. L. Gulledge. 6 Pounds ol Cotton at the present price will clean out vour watch. B. B. Eubanks. 3 Furrow Grain Drills?You should sow your grain with Cole's grain drills. Only $20. at Fagcland Hardware Co. Sec?R. F. Smith before you sell your cotton seed highest market prices and best exchange. I have opened up stables at the Melton old stand. See me when you need anything in my line. R.F.Smith Tc xas Red Rust Proof seed Oats, 1000 bushels. Mungo Bros. Bring vour cotton seed toC I.. Gulledge. Mungo Bros, pay the tip top for cotton seed. Solid?leather shoes can be bought from R. L. Smith at a very reasonable price. 52 nc Cotton seed should be sold to C. L, Gulledgc to get the top. Don't fail to give Mungo Bros, a chance _al your cotton seed. Ready to pay you the highest price for cotton seed. C. L. Gulledge. See?R. L. Smith for the latest styles in shoes. 52nc II it is a nice suit you are wanting see me. I will do the rest. R. L. Smith. 52nc For Sale?43-acre tract of nearly level clay land on State line north of Pajjc land; one 4-room dwelling; new barn, well, about 26,000 feet saw limber. R. P C ? :.i r. omiiii. Nice line Cameos just arrived, set in rings, scarfs and brooches. Something different. H. Ii. Rubanks. Don't fail o see our Land F xchangc in this issue for bargains. Pagcland Insurance fr. Realty Co. Just received big lot of Dry Goods. Do not buy until you sec C. L. Gulledge. Phone batteries, just received a fresh barrel, 35c each. Pagcland Hardware Co. Veterinary Surgeon Calls answered day or nijht. Phone No. 48 two rings. Full stock of horse and cattle jx>wders on hand at all times. L. P. GRAVES Meals at all hours at the NEW - RESTAURANT I have opened up a new Restaurant in the Edgeworth building. Try a Meal, and you'll pomp twain vviiiv u^uiki* T. B. SMITH Cheste Coui Fai November 8, 9. Handsome Cai For the best exhibits at the Coun November 8-9-10-11, 1916. All e? must be placed either Monday or Ti Twenty-Five Will be paid to the individual fai hibit of the products raised on bis fa prize of Fifteen Dollars; a third priz prize of Five Dollars. Are you a ( by earning some [ this cash i Wo mans Dei Fifteen Dollars cash will be paid to tf play of canned goods; there are second a Five Dollars, respectively. Numerous ol of their culinary art. Premium Have you seen a copy of the handsor gives complete information as to the hun< not, write for one today. C. L. Hunley, Secretary, Chesterfield County Chestei Auctloi Of $5000 Stock of Jew . nionds, Silver Sale Bi J Wednesday, November Alter this date sales wil 7:30 daily and will conti stock is sold. We are positively going to sell our entire siod diamonds, silverware, optical goods, musical i fountain pens, etc. at auction to the highest bic iWe Are Going 0u And everything must be sold. Save money now at your own price. Maybe you have beei I or vou have promised your wit'e a nice set of C your sweetheart something nice for her perso every want here and do it at vour own price, pass for it is an opportunity that has never cor before and may never come again. Within th something that can be found only in a jewelry and make a really worthwhile saving. Cash i 1 pocket when all is told, if you will. Strike wt be glad you did. L Remember the date: Sale starts Wednesday i is sold. Come and you will go away Happy. fit , S. W. Pi I CHERAVt vmmaammmmummw n mi ! m mi wm w?w?iam rfield tity SM I ir , 10,11,1916 ?h Prizes ty Fair. Remember the dates, chibits admitted free but same aesday before the Fair opens. Dollars rmer who makes the best ex- | rm. There will be a second y e of Ten Dollars; and a fourth 1 ]ood Farmer? Then prove it | noney. I lartment 1 le woman who makes the best dis- I nd third prizes of Ten Dollars and | ther prizes to the ladies for samples I List I ne, illustrated premium list which Jreds of cash prizes offered? If r Fair Association rlield, S. C. 1 Coin I .ft kjuic felry, Watches, Diaware, Etc. sgins let Ui I'lCl n in IJt UL I.JU |J. HI. | I begin at 2:30 and I nue until the entire I i of line soiid gold jewelry, watches nstruments, toilet and manicure sets, Ider FOR CASH it of Business bv buying your Christmas presents, n wanting a good watch for a long time, ?hina or Silver, or you want to buy nal adornment. You can satisfy your ? You can't afford to let this opportunity ne to the people of Chesterfield county e next 60 days you are going to buy store. Re wise. Buy it here and now n on this for it will mean cash in vour lile the iron is hot and you may always r MnvnmKnr 1c* nn/l | 4^?YV.IIUVI IOI ?~1'1I|I1IUI'?> II II I 11 an pcslar I, s. c.