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rr". ' . . " ~ . ? * V . ?' . ? * : v " v . The Pageland Journal Jaonary 3,1917 Local News Mr. H. J. Ogburn has accepted a position as bookkeeper tor Mungo Bros. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Baker of j Lanes Creek township spent last week with relatives at Sanford, N.C. ! ! Mr. and Mrs. E. Brewer and Mrs. Maggie Gulledge of Lancaster spent last week at the home of Mr. A. F. Brewer. The 2-year old child of Mr. Levi Rushing died at the home of its parents a few miles east of Pageland December 21st and was buried at Providence on the 22nd. \V*e received a letter a few i days ago from Rev. J. W. Ham, the well known evangelist, in which he stated that he goes to Chicago University for this year to try to "get some of the bone out of my head," to use his own expression. Tnm Pnllinc a nnnrrn ? >?" . V..U VVU'UOI *? vv UO very painfully hurt at Mr. Mack Keziah's saw mill on the old Gulledge farm in Lanes Creek township Monday afternoon by a belt. He was hurled around, and badly bruised, but no bones were broken. The following officers were recently elected and installed for Mt. Moriah Lodge No. 58 A. F. M.:T. W. Turner, W. M.; J. A. Turner, S. W.; G. F. Evans, J. W.; S. B. Eubanks, Treas.; R. H. Nelson, Sec; R. F. Smith, S, D.; C. W. Porter, I. D.; J. D, Watts, H. T. Outen, Stewarts: J.C. Mangum, Tyler. Rev. J. W. Elkins reports that the Christmas tree at Antioch was excellent. He says the Sun there had been no several years past.Al^RKibers of the school received presents from the tree, Mr. Elkins receiving a pair of gloves. At the mass meeting here last Friday afternoon the following officers were nominated for the Town of Pageland to be voted upon the 23rd of January: For mayor, J. E. Agerton and A. F. Funderburk. For wardens, L. J. Watford, S. A. Sellers, J. D. Redfeam, S. B Eubanks, S. H. Lanev, H. V. Mungo, H. B. Sowell, R. H. Blakeney. The third and last attraction of the lyceum course will be given at the school aucitorium Monday night, January 15,1917. Dr. Lucian Edgar Follansbee, a noted lecturer, will furnish the entertainment for this occasion. Reports from the places he has been indicate that he is one of the foremost entertainers on the A I > pittllUllll IUI IV. Mr. John Newman had an arm broken and a shoulder dis located, and Mr. C. Blackwell had a leg broken and was otherwise bruised up in an automobile accident near Mr. A. V. Mungo's in Lancaster county on Christmas day. Mr. Blackwell was carried to a hospital in Rock Hill and is doing only fairly well. Mr. Newman is recovering at home. Mr. Clarence W. Pigg and Miss Nellie Kirkley were mar ried at the home of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Amos Pigg just south cf Pageland on December 17th at five o'clock in the afternoon by Rev. R. W. Cato. Just after the ceremony a bountiful supper was served. The bride is a daughter of Mr. John Kirkley of the Center Grove section. She is a young lady of sterlieg worth, and is very popular in her section. Mr. Pigg is an enterprising young farmer. Each has a host of well wishers. St."; ; V The trustees of the Pageland school will receive five hundred 1 djllars State aid for the school j again this vear. Miss Lillian Brewer of near < Hornsboro is visiting at the < home of Mrs. Mary Price. Mr. Sam Horton left his home ] in Lanes Creek township a few 1 days ago for Pennsylvania, 1 where he will make his home. Mr. R, L. Rodgers has gone to 1 Richmond and accepted a posi- J tion on a street car. His wife will go in a few days. Mr. T. S. Evans, agricultural , agent for the Seaboard, and Mr. i A. L. Latta, dispatcher for the ' C. & L., were here Monday ar ranging for the big agricultural . meeting here next Monday, Mr. G, C. Deese has sold his , blacksmith shop to Mr, A. A. | Belk and has gone to Hopewell, , Va. orosoectinp'. Hp will lilmlv r.- ?wj locate there or at Pittsburg, Pa., and will then move his familj\ Mr. Talmage McBride and Miss ?una Bailey, both of Marshville, were married Thursday night of last week at the Methodist church at Marshville, Rev. Seymour Taylor performing the ceremony. % Mr, T, A. Funderburk will move his family back from Cheraw .to Pageland within a few days. He has rented the old bank building. Mr. Funderburk is a good citizen, and the people will welcome him and his family back home. Mr. Baxter Smith is at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Smith in Lanes Creek township, recovering from an operation for appendicitis which he underwent in a hospital at Sanford several days ago. He has been buying cotton at San ford this season, and has made a market for the town and a splendid record for himself. Mr. Jerome Askins soil of Mr. S. E. Askias of Hartsville, and Miss "Mary Blanche Gregory, daughter of Mr. Amos C. Oreor. . ory, were married at Sand Hill i church in Kershaw countv Sun- " day. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ager- t ton, Messrs. T. W. and Ernest Gregory and Mrs. M. E. Greg- j ory from Pageland attended the marriage. j There was a turpentine still ? on the farm where Mr. G. F. r Evans now lives about forty ( years ago. Quite a lot of rosin ( was run away from the still into \ pits nearby, where it has remain- c ed. Mr. G. E. Phillips of Os- ( borne, N. C. has been melting j this rosin, straining it and put- s ting it in barrels. He states that 5 it is worth about ten dollars a c barrel now. > Mr. George Parker, who lived on Mr. H. J, Funderburk's farm ( in the Zoar section, was carried j to Monroe last Thursday, from ( where he will be carried to Mor- i ganton. N, C. for treatment, t He has been mentally unbal- t anced for about six weeks. He ^ is 53 years old, and up to the t time his mind became affected , he was a peaceable citizen. 1 Robert Ney, the two-months '? old soh of Mr, and Mrs. D, F. 1 Little died suddenly on the mghl 1 (if December 21st. The little < fellow had been laid to rest and < was thought to be sleeping quiet- ' ly. About thirty minutes after < it was put to sleep it was found 1 dead. The body was buried at I Rose Hill cemetery on the following day. At 4 o'clock on the afternoon of December 20lh Mr. Albert i M. ^Agerton and Miss Corrie J Bvrd were married pt the home 1 of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Blackwell in the presence of a number of < friends and relatives. Rev. J. i W. Elkins performed the ceremony. Mrs. J. C. Parker play- < ed the Lohengrin wedding 1 inarch. A reception was given just after the ceremony. After I the ceremony Mr, and Mrs. 1 Agerton left to spend their 1 honeymoon in Florida, < v. Mr. Andrew Sellers spent the lolidays here and left Tuesday !or Hopewell, Va. Miss Cora Cato is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. M, Walters at ^heraw. Misses Myrtle, Mabel and Mayme Raley, of McBee, spent Vf- I J - - -? .vwuuay ana l uesaay ai ine home of Mr. J. C, Blackwell. The North Carolina legislature met yesterday. The South Carolina lawmakers meet next Tuesday. Mrs. Jane Jordan died last Wednesday at her home a tew miles east of Pageland, and the body was buried at Providence Thursday. Mr. Daniel Plyler of Monroe has bought a half interest with Mr. M. Price, and will be associated with him. They will add a line of groceries to their stock [>f 5 and 10 cent articles. Mr. iTerbert Lowrv of OakPa uiac mnrfln/J ^ m. u.| 'lUO uiauicu WLi JL/C* member the 24th to Miss Peal. Call of the same place, and thev rrame down and spent last week with Mr. Lowry's mother, Mrs. Margaret Lowry. Mr. Lloyd B. Williams, son of [he late of John L. Williams, of Monroe, and Miss Martha E. Pressley. daughter of Mr. C. D. Pressley, of Monroe, were married here. Tuesday morning by Magistrate G, M. Rodgers. Mr. Jesse Pigg, son of Mr. Burton Pigg of Buford township, ind Miss Ollie Thomast daugh er of Mr. Irvin Thomas of Lanes Creek townshig, were narried at the home of the )ride*s parents on the 21st of 3ecember by Rev. J. W. Elkins. Mr. T A (yore con r\( ..... j . . Awru^vi U) UUU VI LI A1 A. Rodgers of Lanes Creek ownship, and Miss Ila Funder>urk, daughter of Marion Fundjrburk of the Liberty Hill secion of this county, were maried on Sunciay, December 24th it 4 o'clock in the afternoon at hqf Tide's home by Nob cy~SA iV>Watts. Mr. Rodgers is a >rominent young farmer, and lis bride is deservingly popular. Thev have the good wishes of nany friends. Mr. Edward S. Graves and Hiss Jennie Jackson were mar-| iea Dy Mr. S. W. Watts at his lome just south of Pageland ibout 3 o'clock Sunday afterloon, December 24th. Mr. Graves is a son of Mr. John W. Graves, and is well known in us section. He is of splendid character and well liked. Mrs. graves is a daughter of Mr. A. ackson, who lives a few miles outheast of Pageland. She is a :oung lady of good character, ind is popular. Many friends vish them success and joy. Mr. William A. Rivers of Mt. Droghan. one of the most irominent men of the county, lied at his home last Wednesday nght, after several months ill less from tuberculosis of the hroat. He had been "at Asheirille much of the time during he summer, but found little elief there. He was a son of the ate James Rivers, and was about forty-seven years old. He was a leading member of the VI. R. church and a splendid citizen. His wife, nine children and 2 brothers survive. The x>dy was buried at Antioch :hurch on the following day, Rev. J. W. Elkins conducting he service. MCBEE PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rawlings and children of Orangeburg spent the holidays with relatives taere and Jefferson. Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Reid [>f Cheraw spent the week end in town with relatives. Miss Juanita Sowell of Raljigh visited relatives here ast week. Mrs. Estelle Blackwell of Jefferson was the guest of Miss Vlollie Poston Friday night She eft Saturday to spend a few lays in Greenwood after wljicU , . . '::i ? J ' N ? she will Visit relatives in McBee. Mr. M. McPherson left Sunday for a short visit to relatives in Rock Hill. Mr. T. P., Heidt of Coatsville, Pa., was a guest at the home of Miss McPherson one day last week while enroute to visit his sister in Savannah, Ga. Drs, J. D. Ingram and A. A. McManus and Mr. W. C. Tiller spent Friday in Cheraw. Best wishes for a bright and prosperous New Year to the Journal and its many readeis. Monroe Couple on Long Trip Abroad \ Monroe, Dec. 27.?Relatives here received a letter today from Col. and Mrs. A. M. Stack, stating that they were on board the steamship Great Northern, en route to Hilo, Hawaii. Lt "was expected that thev would spend Christmas in Honolulu after which they expect to go to New Zealand. TTfore returning to Monroe Mr. an Mrs. Stack will visit japan, Fiji Islands and Australia. Mr. Stack is a leading attorn ey of the Monroe bar and was formerly solicitor of this district, resigning two years ago to devote his time to his more lucrative practice, 'l'hey will return home next March. . Last Furniture Notice If you need Furniture, I have a small stock yet on hand which I am selling cheaper than I can buy it now. I have about bO Large Rockers on hand; about 20 4 Bedsteads; a few nice Room Suits; Some odd Wash Stands; a few pairs of Springs; a few more Rugs at cost. I want to be out bv tbe 15th, so come at once if you need v anything in my line. I am going out of business for a I ^vhile. ^"H. B.-Sowetf-4NEWBLA I have purchased the G at Pageland, and have ope employed an expert bl^cksi is now ready to do your repair works. A. A. PAGELA I THAN] I desire to than! S number of custom II J age given me di and respectfully a* ance and an incre< | the new year. C-L-Gi I I i % . I ^ .... ? ??+ I a I BUSINESS LOCALS For Sale?35 pigs at |2.50 each. T. B Watts. Two houses in Pageland for rent. T B. Watts. Found?one pig. Owner may get sam< by describing, paying 15 cents for thl: local and paying for feed. S. L. Lowry For Sale?A car of brick, J. Avc^ Mangum will deliver them. J. W Terry For Sale?4-roora house and 2 lot! 100x150 feet in the Town of Mt. Crog ban; 2 out buildings, nice orchard anc scuppernong vineyard. See A. A. Bclk Pageland or Mt. Croghan. For Sale or Lease?100 acres (of lane 1 1-2 miles sout of Guess near little Black creek. Price $10 an acre. Gooc terms, B. C. Ogburn, Pageland. S. C. "Thirty-five cents for cross ties. C. L. - Gulledgc. Cross Ties?will pay 35 cents for them C. L. Gulledge. Shipment of lime just arrived. Come before it is gone. Pageland Hardware Co. Our gins will run only on each Saturday after Christmas. J. E. Agerton. Wanted?100 car loads of dry 4-fool split pine and mixedQwood^t once. Write me your prices loaded in cars al your station to move right away foi cash. A. L. Latta, Box 2, Cheiaw, S. C, Just Received New line of Dry Goods. Come and look them over. R. L. Watts, Guess. See the famous Brocks Candies at G. C. Mangum & Co. For Sale?100 acres sandy land neat Angelus. Lies well and may be bought very cheap. J. J Terry. H. B. Graves?is buying seed instead of H. B. Redfearn. Harry is gone but Henry will give you the same square dealings, and the (top of the market. J. E. Agerton. Managers of Election The following have been appointed as managers of the Town election to be held January 23, 1917: B. C. Ogburn, Wm Hnrnp Q W T onmr . - U. M.M., ^aubjr. ' R. H. Nelson, Mayor ' L. J. Watford, Clerk. cksmithT . C. Deese blacksmith shop :ned up for work. I have Tiith and wheelwright who shoeing and all kinds of BELK m.Tw n i\u9 a. t. K YOU k each of my great ers for the patron. iL- -1J limy u ic uiu year, >k lor a continuise of same during ulledge i 0 1 Tax Notice The Tax Books will be open . for the collection ot taxes from October 15th until 31st day of - December 1916. Tax Levy for State 6 1-2 mills Ordinary County 71-2 ? Constitutional School 3 ? } County Road 1-2 ? Total Levy 17 1-2 ? ' SPECIAL LOCAL * I Local School Bonds Cheraw Graded S3 4 ' Marburg 3 . { Pee Dee 3 4 Pine Grove 3 Vaughn 3 2 l Juniper 3 j Dudley 3 Mangum 3 Wallace 3 Pat's Branch 4 Stafford 5 21-2 Bethel 4 - Center Point 4 Wamble Hill 4 ! * v^cuict 4 Wexford 4 5 Buffalo 4 Plains 4 Friendship 4 Long Branch 4 1 Green Hill 4 t Middendorf 4 5 Sandy Run 4 Bay Springs 4 Lewis 5 Black Creek 5 Center Grove 5 Cat Pond 5 Cashs 5 2 Bear Creek 5 Zion 5 Bethesda 5 Harris Creek 5 Snow Hill 5 Patrick 5 1-2 4 Parker 6 Pageland 6 Ousley 7 Palmetto 7 White Oak 7 Orange Hill 8 Spencer 8 Cross Roads 8 New Hope 8 Jefferson 8 4 McBee 8 4 1-T""^ ^ " Union 8 Mt. Croghan 8 4 Chesterfield 8 1-2 3 Shiloh 10 Ruby i0 4 12 Cheraw township (Outside 2 Winzo 2 Mt. Croghan, (O.) 2 Five Forks 2 Old Store, (O ) 2 I Alligator 2 Road bonds. Alliaotrkr Township 7 mills Road bonds, Jefferson Township 6 mills Road bonds, Cheraw Towhship 2 mills W. A. DOUGLASS. County Treasurer. Sept. 15th, 1916. (Advertisement) Notice The Stockholders of Pageland Mercantile Company are hereby called to meet at the Company's store January 15, 1917, at eleven o'clock a. m., for the purpose of voting on a resolution to dissolve the charter of the corporation. Notice given this 13th day of December 1910. R. H. Blakeney, President, J. E. King, Secretary. Notice of Election Notice is hereby given that an'.Election will be held in the Town of Pageland on January 23rd, 1917 for the purpose of electing a Mayor and four Wardens to serve for a term of one year. The books of registration will be open on and after this date at D. E. Clark's store until five days before the election. All qualified voters will be permitted to vote in this election. In order to vote in this election you will have to register and get a new certificate, R. H. Nelson, Mayor, L, J, \\ atford, Clerk, i