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The Pageland Journal Shptember 17,1917 * Lockl News i Miss Grace Blackwell leaves today to begin her second year at Coker College at Hansville. Misses Lena and Emma Sutton left several days ago to enter school at Buies Creek, N. C. Cotton sold on this market yesterday for 21.25 and the te ndency was upward. Seed 2.75 a hcndred Messrs. Ed Redfearn and Ward Cato left yesterday morning to enter Bailey Military Institute at Greenwood, S. C. Mr. D. A. Simpson moved his family from a farm a few miles east of Pageland to Monroe on Monday. Several weeks ago Mr. Simpson accepted work at the Seaboard yards at Monroe. In referring to the matter Monday Mr. Simpson said he has a job now, but expects to work up iu a ^usuiuu iu u snuri nine. Pageland High school opened Monday morriing with an enrollment of 201. The opening exercises were held Monday night. Mr. C. L. Hunley, chairman of the county council of defense, was present, and delivered a very strong address telling why we are in the war. Hon. W. P. Pollock of Cheraw spoke along the same line, and his ad dress was a splendid one. Pa triotic feeling ran high, and there was no room for a German sympathizer in the building. Talks were also made by Rev. J. )V. Elkins and Mr. L. L. Parker. Rural Policeman Gregory accompanied by Messrs. G. C. Smith ond J. H. Price captured the worm and cap for another still last Wednesday morning in the upper end of the county. Gregory walked up on Dan and John Furr at work on the still in a shop on the old Harris place near the state line and ordered them to surrender, but instead they produced two huge pistols and fled. Mr. Price attempted to cut them off anu arrest them but when one of the young cannons was leveled at him he let the boys go. They are sons of W. C. Furr who was recently captured by Mr. Grogory at a still a few miles from Pageland and later released under bond. The boys had the worm and cap nearly ready to set up and a wash pot had been rigged up for the still. This was the third raid Mr. Gregory has made this summer. Mr. J. Frank Porter died at his home at Chesterfield Monday afternoon about six o'clock, after an illness of three weeks with typhoid fever. He had been very ill for several d.iys and his chances for recovery were known to be slight. He was 35 years old, and was a member of Chesterfield M. E. church. He was a son of the late Mr. M. \V. Porter who lived just east of Pageland He moved from Pageland to Chesterfield about three years ago. Mr Porter was a splendid citi/.en, big hearted find lilldMp MlinHri>/lo rtf (-' ... ..V...UIVU3 l/l IIICIIll^ were saddened by the news of his death. The bodv was brought back home and buried at Rose Hill cemetery yesterday shortly after noon hour. His widow, three children, three brothecs and five sisters survive. The brothers and sisters are: W. II. and E. E. Porttr of Chesterfield; Mrs. T. W. Turner, Miss Bessie Porter, Mrs. Curtis Mangbm, Mrs. W. H. Cato and Mr. C. W. , Porter of this section; Mrs. Henrv Gibson of Mt. Croghan. The funeral was conducted by Revs. J. L, Tyler and J. W. Quid*, ... . w Miss Mice King and Mrs. M. 1 E. King of Lvdia are visiting at I Mr. L. C. Watford's j Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Watts spent Sunday with friends at $ Guess. Rev. J. W. Quick goes to Ben- 1 nettsville today to attend McLendon's revival meeting there. ^ Mr. H. G. McColl of McColl J has been visiting at the home of- his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. ^ McColl, lor two or three days. Mr. H. H Morgan, brother of 1 Mr. C. G. Morgan of Pageland, 1 was married last Wednesday to a Miss Wilkinson at Winston- 1 Salem, N. C. I The 117th regiment of engi- neers now On Long Island, N. ' Y. will leave for France within a few days. Mr. B. Croft Pigg j of Pageland is a member of this regiment. ^he government engineers finished the survey of the road 1 from Pageland to the State line I Friday. They followed closely ! the old roadbed, leaving it en- < tirely in only one place. Supervisor Knight has agreed to bring the county gang here to aid in 1 building this road not later, than October 1st, and he may come < at any time now. Several citizens arp piJrivflQcinor tho tf?rritr?rv private subscriptions, and l;hev 1 are meeting with much encour- 1 agement. Some individuals are | subscribing as high as one hundred dollars. The road seems < to be a certainty, and no one need hesitate to subscribe, for it is the intention to make this road a good one this iime. MT.CROCHAN LOCALS Mt. Croghan, Sept. 17?School opens on Monday, October 1st, next Monday week. Every student should be there on the opening day. Prof. E. G. Edwards of Mullins is principal. The teachers are as tellows: Miss Bessie Gady of Wingate, Miss Agnes Severance of Timmonsville. Miss Lucy Hendrix and Miss Anna May Osborne of Mt. Croghan. With these able teachers and the cooperation of the parents we should have the best school we have ever had. Let's all work to that end. 'Mr. McGregorv whose saw mill was burned several weeks ago, has rebuilt, and is running on full time again. Mrs. R. B. Redfearn and children are visiting at the fnrmpr'? r?lH hnmp at 1 Inffmnn N. C. Mrs. P. M. Therrell is on a f visit with her mother in Jeffer- ] son, Ga. Miss Alwynn Ratliff has entered school at Greenville, S. C. Miss Bettie Ratliff is on a visit to relatives at Hoffman, N. C. Everybody is delighted at the prospect of the cantonment. The chances are verv good. Let 'er come. " Mrs. Threatt has moved from Mt. Croghan to Cheraw. Miss Irene Nicholson of ? Lemon Springs, N. C. and Miss Emma Graves of Pageland ] visited at Mr. Doc Nicholson's a day or two last week. Mr. J. H. Rivers has started 1 in the sheep business. He has * about 20 fine ones now. ( Mr. Lon Ratliff exhibited a ( curiositv here the other day. It was a walnut and sunflower roots had grown all through it. IVf Arthur an/1 I 1n..#J i fti ?taut (4UU I^IUVU Rivers entered Wofford College at Spartanburg Tuesday. j Miss Bertice Rivers has en' tered a female college at p Columbia. Dr. G. C. Bristol, the man who was cantured hv n Gorman ?nK. _ marine, will lecture at the school auditorium Wednesday night. He gave his lecture at Chesterfield last week. Go out and hear him and learn some- 11 thing of the horrors of German S outrages. His lecture is given r for the benefit of the Red Cross. Miss Bessie Burch is spending some time with Miss Sadie Burch. Preaching at Baptist church next Sunday at 3:30 and at the " Methodist church at 8. G, y , ^ BUSINESS LOCALS "or Sale?18 bushels good, home-grown seed wheat at >3.00 a bushel. J. D. Watts. Lost?Parasol with H. O. cut on handle, look and see if ou didn't get it through misake. Return it to me. H. J. 3gburn. Wanted?Saw mill man to cut 100,000 feet second growth imber five miles south of Pageana. G. C. Knight 1 Farm For Rent?3 horse farm 5 miles south of Pageland; I dwellings; good pasture; plenty of water; 112 miles from school. Sure rent. G. C. Knight. For Rent?good 2 horse farm fivp miloc cnntli .a V V UIIIVO OVUUI V/I X U^ClUiiU. ]. W. Graves, Pageland. For Sale?the Mt. Croghan telephone exchange, including switchboard, lines, poles,'pbones, etc. See me at once. W. C. Vaughan, Ruby, S. C. New Mill?We will grind your corn any day in the week. Give us a trial. Peoples Gin Co Plummer Grocery Company will pay you the top for Chickens and Eggs. Fresb Bread all the time. Plummer Grocery. Pageland Council No. 73 Jr. O. U. A. M. will meet next Saturday night, Sept. 22nd. for work in the 2nd and 3rd degrees. We would like to see every member present. Some new side de grees. Let every memoer,, come and take part. R. F. Smith - NOTICE All overseers in Old Store township are hereby notified that they are required to put in full time with all free labor, which is four days of 1 n Vlrtlirc xv iiuuio cuv.il. uverscurs will be held responsible for failure to preform this duty. G. R. KNIGHT Township Com. For Sale at Auction The old Zion school building will be offered for sale at public auction at Zion next Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Any one interested should be on hand. ). E. Robertson, D. W. Mangum, Trustees [ ~ J A L.auit? iisiteu 10 1V1C0I All ladies of Pngeland are irged to meet with Mrs. T. E. 7ato Friday afternoon at 4 /clock to organize an auxiliary )f the Red Cross. Mrs. T. E. CATO. Chairman. Veterinary Surgeon Calls answered day or ni'ht. 5hone No. 48 two rings. Full stock of horse and cattle owders on hand at all times. L. P. GRAVES Monuments Now is the time to buv that ionument you expect to buy. ee me and save time and tionev. G. R. Knight. Ed Agerton thinks he is the est gtnner in seven states Do ou? ; A BUSINESS LOCALS McCall Patterns at Mungo / Bros. Wc?sell them, and pay vou 10 cts a button; $1 a rip. Dutch trousers. Mungo Bros. Buy?that Suit case before vou go. You will find it at Mungo J Bros. j _ < | Don't?forget the Hallmark \ shirts, we still sell them for $1. Mungo Bros. ] High Brand?shoes, for Sun- ' day wear, and a good work shoe, all through the week. That's what you get at Mungo Bros. John?B. Stetson Hats. Mungo , Bros. Slippers?you can still get them at the low price. Mungo Bros. Invitation?To all the ladies to call on us and inspect our line of Dress goods. Mungo Bros. Wanted -You to know that we sun sen iviens ana tsoy's suits, oad coats, overalls and work shirts. Mungo Bros. Cover?that cotton with 3 lb j Bagging, we sell it. Mungo Bros. Vinegar?at 40 cts. per gallon, i Mungo Bros. Bring?your cotton seed to us. Mungo Bros. For?auto windshields see H. B. Sow ell. This ?is the place to buy your | dress goods if you want new goods. C. L. Gulledge. Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of the ladies who buys her dress goods from C. L. Gulledge. For Rent?good 2-horse farm right near Mills school house; 12 acres in bottoms, 8 of which is fresh; 8 acres fresh cotton land; about 40 acres in cultivation. Will rent for 100 pounds seed cotton per acre. R. D. Smith, MarshviJle, R 3. For Sale?Model 75-B Overland touring car in good con dition, tires nearly new. Will trade or sell. See C. M. Tucker. Mowers?& Rakes, buy a Mc Cormick mower & Rake from us. Pageland Hardware Co. Lost?on the streets of Pageland, September 4th one 7jewel, 16 size Elgin watch. Reward of $2.50 will be paid for return to this office. Job Alsobrooks. ' Stolen?I single tube bicycle tire made by Harwaco Rubber Works; 28x1 5 8 inches; round, raised dot tread. Five dollars reward for return to this office and for evidence to convict the guilty party. Buy your meal and hulls from Clark & Smith. wanted?at once 400 cedar telephone pones Highest market price Pageland Insur ance & Realty Co. Wanted?4It wood, slabs and cross ties, all you can get. Write me for prices. A. L. Latta, Rox - Cheraw, S. C. Bring me your beef cattle, or call me and I'll come and see them. II. R.Graves. After?this notice we will grind corn every day. . Pageland Novelty Works | For Rent?2 good dwellings in I Pageland. T, R, Watts, R, X, l| I GINS ARE HUMMING Our Gins are in lip-top shape and w e can gin a bale lor you in Irom 15 to 20 minutes, and guarantee as good turn-out is you can get anywhere. Our gins have been thoroughly overhauled and all needed parts replaced. ~ Let us gin your cotton, and buy your seed. Peoples Gin Company . For Sale . j Fifteen acres sand land 1 1 -2 miles east of Pageland; no buildings, but plenty of timber to build; 8 acres in cultivation; some cord wood growth, balance in saw timber; two hundred yaids from railroad; running stream of water through | place; fine site for fish pond. Price reasonable. B Forty-five acres good clay land 5 miles north | of Pageland; 4-room dwelling; gocd bam; good well of water; 20 acres in cultivation; balance in good timber. This land lies level. Public road in front of door. Price and terms reasonable. R. F. Smith. __? Fall Goods Are Here We take pleasure in announcing to our customers and friends that we are receiving our fall goods, and will be in better shape this fall to supply their wants than ever before. Our trade has held 1 in rpmartaklw -..'/.II J.???? *1? _ -- ? 1V11IU1UUUIy W V_-11 UUllll^ 111C 5 summer months, and we appreciate it. Now we ask for a chance to serve you during the iall and winter. Clark & Smith IM. L.[Davis H. VV. Fundcrburk 1 I - SPECIAL NOTICE - | We are ready to supply your wants in | 1 Heavy Fall and winter Dress Goods and Medium and Heavy weight underwear lor the whole lamily. Fall and winter Shoes of the verv best makes. In Groceries we carry Flour, Meat, Lard, Colfee, Sugar, Snuff and Tobacco. All of which \ we will sell as cheap as the same Goods can be sold on this market. We thank our friends ^ anrl f ? tl 1-L 1 <hm v.uoivyinci? iui me iiDerai patronage given us | m.the past, and hope to have a continuance of | same, by the same old Square Deal method. | I Davis & Funderburk | r.7 .."ii ? -J