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V* \ The Pageland Journal r October 9, 1917 I " a r Local News - C Miss Bertha West of McBee [ visited at Mr. K. P. Stewart's l Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Robert P. Turner left this t morning for North, S. C. where t :ii i? : :?i ~r .? ' iic win uc piiiiwipui ui neuter Hill school. ' Miss Sarah Parker of Lanes Creek township spent the latter p.'.rt of last week with her sister, Mrs. C. L. Gulledge. Mr. Guy Watts is opening up a garage in the brick building one door north of the Pageland Hardware company's store. Officer Gregory asks The Journal to warn voung men that it is strictly against Uncle Sam's rules for one who has not enlisted to wear the army uniforms. Mrs. Caroline Hilton, mother of W. M. Hiltou of Lanes Creek ^ township, fell Monday and was ? right seriously hurt, though no j( bones were broken. Reports t yesterday stated that she was s better. c Messrs. Lex M. Gregory and ( C. J. Baumgardner of Badin, N. 2 C. have been visiting friends and relatives in Pageland. Mr. p Baumgardner returned to Badin, 2 and Mr. Gregory will go to c Gary, Ind., where he has a position with the Illinois Steel. Co. r Mr. J. C. Black well has accept- \ ed a position as salesman tor c Mungo Bros. This makes nine p persons in the. employ of this popular and growing firm. Mr* c Blackwell is well known i throughout this section, and will t be a valuable addition to the t sales force. t ... The Chesterfield Baptist Asso- i ciation will be held with Eliza v beth church near Mt. Croghan I on Thursday, Friday and Satur v dav before the fourth Sunday in v this month. Rev. B. S. Funder 1 burg will preach the introduct ? orv sermon. The officers are as c follows: Moderator, R. E. Rivers; } Clerk, E. George Funderburg; 1 Treasurer, I. F. Crawley. There N are thirty four churches in the * association. 1 p The annual meeting of the W. M, U. of the Chesterfield As- ^ sociation will be held at the t Baptist church here Thursday * and Friday of this week. Delegates from the various churches are expected. Rev. J. K. Haire of Chesterfield will make an ad dress Thursday night, and Mrs. ^ Cole and Miss Mary Adams of ^ Darlington, and Miss Sue Wil ^ son of Society Hill will be pres ^ ent both days of the meeting. Mr Lonnie Griffin of Lanes Creek township decided that velvet beans would be good to eat, so he had a quantity cooked Sunday and he and the other ^ members of his family ate them. ^ All of them were soon sick, and Mr. Griffin was seriously ill. A doctor was summoned, and ves 'd terdav it was said that he was . better. Velvet beans are splendid cow feed and they build up , the soil, but are evidently not j* very good for'table use, especi . ally when they are not ripe. Mrs. W. J. Tiller of Chester j field died Sunday night at the u home of her sister near McFar- |( land after a lingering illness ot q several months In May she n had an operation at a Columbia t( hospital, and later complications arose and she was never well ri any more. She spent several weeks in the hospital in Wades- f( boro, but did cot improve. She was a Miss McCrae before p, her marriage. Her husband and jr two children survive. The fun- ^ eral was conducted at Chester- !c field Monday. She was a mem- y( ber of the Methodist church w there. al 0 / ' Jfj Miss Louise Simpso m writes back from Asheville, r m J! that, she changed her mi Q .nd did not get married as was announced in the Journal last week. She is expected home with her chaperone, Miss Threatt, within a few days. Up to Saturday fifty one of the boys from this county had been examined by the army physicians at Camp Jackson and nine had failed |to pass. Among the nine were Messrs. Julius Evans, Andrew Allen, Vester Miles and Charlie Starnes from this sec tion. BUSINESS LOCALS For Sale?mv farm of 39 1-2 acres just south of the town 'v % v : \ Mrs. R. H. Mills is visiting; eiatives in Lancaster this week. Miss Evelyn Leonard of Melee spent {Saturday and Sundav t the home of Mr. J. D. Redearn. Mr. R. A. Carpenter his mov:d his plainer from the old site tear his home to the side track n the northern part of town lear Pearl street. Cotton is worth 25 cents on his market this morning; before he market reports are received. The tendency was upward yes erdav afternoon, and it is proba de that it will go higher today. Seed are $5 25 a hundred. Perhaps it is not generally cnown bv the farmers across the State line that South Carolina las an inspection law that guarintees. the purity of food and eed stuffs and seeds shipped ino the State. Inspectors make egular visits to the local stores hroughout the State and conlemn any thing they find that loes not meet the requirements, n some instances whole car oads are condemned and detroyed or returned to shipper. Seed oats come in for a rigid crutiny, and no Johnson grass eed or other impurities are al owed to be sold. The inspec ion is made on fertilizers, keroene, gasoline, etc. and all must :ome up to the standard. North Carolina does nothave law. ind farmers who live near snough would perhaps find it a laying proposition to come icross the line for their seed >ats, etc. John Alsobrooks, a young legro, was arrested one day lastveek and locked up here on a charge of forgerv. Later he dead guilty befoi Magistrate Turner and was boi d over to :ourt. The minmiuii. sentence s one year and one dollar, so he negro voluntarily went on o the gang to begin serving his ime. The check was made to vlennie Brewer, a negro girl vho lives on Mr. W. F. Phillips' dace and Mr. Phillips' name roo e?< * ' 1 tuo oi|;ucu IV lit X UC LUCCX vas cashed by Mr. C. L, Guledge, but when it was presented it the bank there was "nothin* loing." Mr. Gulledge looked ip Glennie and she knew noth ng about the check. Then he vent to Mr. Phillips and he mew nothing about it. Next he officers went for Alsobrooks. dr. Gulledge 'worked a trick' ind persuaded the negro to vrite another check to show hat the first one was not of his vriting, but as Mr. Gulledge exacted. the signatures were nuch alike. The check was vritten for five dollars. This mount the negro paid back to dr. Gulledge to try to get off, so dr. Gulledge got the money iack and the negro got a chance 3 help build some better roads a this county, $$$$$$$$$$ In the fall of 1914 everywhere /ent up the cry, "Buy a Bale!" i \y George, it's a long jump ' :om the price of a bale then ] nd now. Nearly every article amed in the dictionarv has J dvanced in price since that me One can still buy a < amp for two cents and The aurnal for a dollar. What else ( as held to the same old price? j l pound of cotton sells for bout four times as much as it , id three years ago, and so it ' ikes only one fourth as much , ) pay for a year's subscription. ' In the other hand a dollar goes , ot much more than half as far ' >ward publishing a paper so ou see we shall be obliged to lise the subscripted price, "go i the hole," or collect a dollar 1 >r each paper we send out. '/e don't want to raise the rice, neither do we want to go i the hole, so we shall expect le dollar. Now is a good timj 1 > tur nover and stare the label on i mirpaper in the face for a short J 'liile, and see what you think ' bout the matter. limits New dwelling and other improvements J. D. Watts. See Ruby Garage Co. for Auto repairing. Prices reasonale. Work guaranteed. Wanted?4-ft wood, green or dry? Will pay for same be fore car leaves your station. See me if cash and a square deal is what you want. A. L. Latta, Box 2 Cheraw, S. C. 3 nc Wanted?Good secondhand Buggy. Will rent or btiy. If vou have a bargain let me know. R. S. Latimer. Wanted?at once 1-inch dry boards, any width. Highest prices paid, cash. Write meat once. A. L. Latta. Box 2, Cheraw, S. C. For Sale?good pony. Will work anywhere, and any lady can drive him. See me at once for a bargain. J. A. Nicholson. 3 3 p. Wanted?the people of Buford Township, Lancaster County, S. C. to know that I now have the Ford agency covering thjat territory. J. D. Redfearc. II- * nume-maae molasses, the kind you used to eat, at G. C. Mangum & Co. , o Good things to eat at G. C. Mangum & Co. Home made Kraut 15c per can. G. C. Mangum & Co. We deliver Groceries anywhere in town. G. C. Mangum & Co. For Sale or Exchange?One 2 horse wagon. Will sell or exchange for a 1-horse wagon. V. G. Griffin. Car?Flour j ust arrived. M u ngo Bros. Car?Texas Red rust proof seed oats. Mungo Bros. For Sale?one nearly new Tyson & Jones Buggy, and harness at Mungo Bros. For Sale?18 bushels good, homegrown seed wheat at 13.00 a bushel. I. D. Watts. Wanted?Saw mill man to cut 100,000 feet second growth timber five miles south of Pageland. G. C. Knight Farm For Rent?3 horse farm 5 milus south of Pageland; 2 dwellings; gpod pasture; plenty Si water; 1 1 2 miles from school. Sure rent. G. C. Knight. New Mill?We will grind your corn any day in the week. (Jive us a trial. Peoples Gin Co / Card of Thanks We desire lo thank the many ?ood people who rendered kind ieeds during the illness cf Krn est. We can't express in v^ ords how much we appreciated it all. Mrs. M. L. Gregory & Children. ' V ' v ' V. ?? 1 / BUSINESS LOCALS My wife* Sallie Blak eoev, having left me without: cause, I hereby forbid anyone hiring or harboring her in any Avay. Sid ney Blakenev. McCall Patterns at Mungo Bros. We?sell them, and pay you 10 cts a button; $1 a rip. Dutch trousers. Mungo Bros. Buy?that Suit ease before you go. You will find it at Mungo Bros. Don't?forget the Hallmark shirts, we still sell them for $1. Mungo Bros. High Brand?shoes, for Sunday 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 still sell Men's and Boy's suits, odd coats, overalls and work shirts. Mungo Bros. Cover?that cotton with 3 lb Bagging, we sell it. Mungo Bros. Vinegar?at 40 cts. per gallon. Mungo Bros. Bring?your cotton seed to us. Mungo Bros. This ?is the place to buy your I A dress goods if you want new goods. C. L. Gulledge. i *t < n \ Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of the ladies who buys her dress goods from C. L. Gulledge. For Sale?Model 75-B Over land touring car in good con , dition, tires nearly new. Will trade or sell. See C. M. Tucker. Mowers?& Rakes, buy a McCormick mower & Rqke from us. Pageland Hardware Co. Buy your meal and hulls from Clark & Smith. Bring me your beef cattle, or call me and I'll come and see them. H. B. Graves. After?this notice we will grind corn every day. Pageland Novelty Works Plummer Grocery Company will pay you the top for Chickens and Eggs. Fresh Bread all the time. Plummer Grocery. Monuments Now is the time to buv that monument you expect to buy. See me' and save time and money. G. R. Knight. Rural Carrier Examination. The United States Civil Ser- ] vice Commission has announced j an examination for the county i of Chesterfield, S C., to be held 1 at llartsville. S. C.. at 12 m. on j Oct. 27, 1917 to fill position of j rural carrier at McHee, and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post of- ( fices in the above mentioned '? county. < Veterinary Surgeon < Calls answered day ?or night. 1 Phone No. 48 two rings. Full stock of horse and cattle powders on hand at all times. . L. P. GRAVES \ ' % N ^QCOOOCCQOa SGCO0GO6OOOQ?Qi jS FREE Claxlonola FREE oj k Deposit Checks k 8 B Q $10.00 to everv $1.00 purchase as follows: O O October 10th on Shoes and Rugs. O 8 October 17th on Rugs and Men's Suifs. C& October 24th on Boy's Suits and Ladies Headwear. 0 Premiums Won for Sept. as follows: JK JJ September 5th No. 5. Sept. 12th No. 8. Sept. 19 No. V 151. Sept. 26th No. 8. JJ Call and get them. Jl October 3lst on Crockery and Glasswere and Ladies Jfo N Hats. R ? When in Town come around. New Dress Goods and ? and Notions coming in regular now. ^ ? ? - I 1 J. R.Cato 8 4oe0000090000! iOOOQOOOQOQ^ e5j5a5j55566Sfi^55Siiiiii6656i6E666tiiS6SSSSSiS5i - / 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 up remarkably well during the summer months,? [and we appreciate it. Now we ask for a chance to serve you during the fall and winter. Gark & Smith PREPARED i The Nation is rapidly becoming prepared for the fray, and we are prepared to make vou rock bottom prices on the many things we handle, including 31b. Bagging, Seed Oats, Collars, Traces, Hames, Axes, Nails, Sole Leather, Stove Pipe, Bridles, 1-horse Wagon Harness, Aub urn Wagons, Rain Coats, Work Shirts and Shoe s. Car of Flour to arrive this week. Our stock and our patronage is growing. We need you also. ) A. G. Caston & Co. Wood's Seeds : Notice : n n Rosen Rye The most vigorous growThe Pageland Mercantile Co. ing and productive of Seed has been dissolved, and the af Ryes. Stools out better, sutairs of the company turned over gesUmXi'n our Xnio'nXo into my hands for settlement. take pjace 0f alj othef We can sue and be sued within Rye. two years from date ot disolu ... j* r 11 r i * ^ ion. Woods Fall Catalog There are still a few accounts Gives full description and informaI - m ti/\n on<l n 1 orv #/.tlo nlwv..* * l- - iue, ana tnis is 10 noniy each 1 """ ind all that to avoid lawful pro- SEED WHEAT, OATS, ;eeding these accounts should RYE, and Other Seeds je paid at once. This is sufli for Fall Sowing :ient notice. Do not.blame me , , ... Write for Catalog and prices of f the officers come next. any Seeds required. t ??? T. W. WOOD & SONS, R H Blakeiiey SEEDSMEN, - Richmond, Va.