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The Pageland Journal October 10, 1917 Local News Born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Vaughan of Ruby last Thursday, a daughter. ' Cotton sold on this market yesterday for 27.30, and seed are 3.75 a hundred. Mrs. Atha Stevens and daughter, Miss Elizabeth, are visiting at the home of Mrs. M. E. Redtearn. Mr. W. J. B. fcunderburk left yesterday for Petersburg, Va, with about a dozen negroes to assist in drainage work being done near that city. A troop of Boy Scouts has been organized here with Mr. Guy Watts as scoutmaster and I Mr. John Blakeney as assistant. There are fifteen boys who have joined. Mr. R. P. Funderburk of Col umbia came home to visit his mother, Mrs. Cynthia Hicks, Sunday, and on this occasion all of Mrs. Hicks' sons were present The junior Philathea class of the Baptist Sunday school will serve fish and oysters to the public in the vacant room of the old Mercantile building next Saturday afternoon. Proceeds go to the Orphanage. There are a few Red Cross pledges still uopaid. Mr. C. G. Morgan, treasurer for Old Store township, reauests that these be paid up as early as possible, so that the books may be closed and the final report made. Supervisor E. R. Knight stated over the 'phone yesterday that he would not be able to move the county gang here today as previously announced, but that he hoped to come next Monday to begin work on the road from Pageland to the state line. The coldest weaiher since last spring struck Pageland yester day, accompanied by a north east rain. Rain coats and over coats were in demand, and very few people came to town. It is believed that the cotton market will go even higher because of this cold weather. When the contingent of white recruits from this county was * sent to Camp Jackson a few weeks ago it went five men short of the required 40 per cent. These five men will go next Tuesday. Ttiev are: Walker F. Davis, David N. Teiry, James F. Sheshane, J. Harmon Ingram, Richard W. ISrown. Mr. Richard Ilermon Sowell, a prosperous young farmer near Chesterfield, and Miss May Hammond, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe C. Hammond of the Shiloh section of the county were married at the home of the bride Sunday afternoon, September 30. The ceremony was impressively performed by the Rev. J. L. Tyler. Mr. S. A. Sellers, chairman of the board of trustees of the Page land school, requests the Journal to say that any complaints con cerning the school work must be made in person before the whole board or submitted in writing for consideration at the monthly meetings of the board. Rumors and hearsays will be given no consideration. Mr. G. C, Deese and family of Hopewell, Va. have been visiting relatives here for several davs. "Doc" and his wife are well known here where they lived before going to Hope well. Mr. Deese says wages are high at this ammunition plant, and that he has made gbod mon ey since going there. Mrs. Deese's brothers, Martin and Ixmnie Lowrv, returned to Page land with them and will remain here to attend the Pageland j school. i The county exemption board met last Thursday and passed on n good many of the exemption claims filed with the board. Only three were certified up to the district board for military service. Thev are: J. Curtis Parker, Geo. W. Lewis and Toney Chapman. A few others were given exemp tion till December 1st, others were not passed on and stil others were discharged. Abou ten of the twenty -two that hac failed to appear at the first ex amination were on hand foi examination No definite news as to th< proposed cantonment in tliis county. Every body must stil wait a while. It was reportec that E. W. Duvall was sum moned to Washington las week, but this was a mistake He did get a message to go, bul later received another te11ij? him not to come. He goes tc Columbia today to discuss plan; with E. B. vS tack ho use anc others. The Journal man callec him this morning, and he say: there is absolutely no definite news yet, but that he think: things are going right, and thai this site will be selected. BUSINESS LOCALS Work Shoes at last year's price at C. L. Gulledge's. % Don't buy your work Shoes un til you get my prices. C. L Gulledge. Our gins have just been shar pened again and they clear the seed. Peoples Gin Co. Feed Mill ?new feed mil does the work in a jiffy Bring your com. We will shel and grind it, or crush it cob anc an. Peoples Cm Co. Wc are still sending Laundry Give us a trial. Clark & Smith. Buy your underwear from Clarl & Smith. For Sale?home grown, tal growing seed rye at $3 00 s bushel. G. C. Mangum & Co. Last Year's ^::ee on Men' work shoes. Now is you chance to bu^ C. L. Gulledge Card of Thanks We desire to thank our neigh bors and friends who renderet such faithfbl service in savini our house from the flames whei our barn was destroyed by fire during our absence on accoun of sickness. We cannot expres: our appreciation. Mr. and Mrs, D. F. Little. REPAIR WORK I have purchased the Page land Garage, and am now read} to do your automobile repair ing at the old stand adjoining the bottling plant. Coinpeten man with four years experience Give him a trial. Joe Watts : Notice : i ne rageland Mercantile Co has been dissolved, and the af fairs of the company turned ovei into my hands for settlement. We can sue and he sued within two years from date ot disolu tion. There are still a few accounts due, and this is to notify each and all that to avoid lawful proceeding these accounts should I be paid at once. This is sufficient notice. Do not blame mc if the officers come next. R. H. Blakeney. BUSINESS LOCALS 'Phone Clark and Smith for fresh loaf. > 'Phone your orders to Clark & Smith. Their John Henry goes in a hurry. k. 5 -Fresh groceries at the right 1 price. Clark & Smith. t 1 we always pay the top for chickens and eggs. Clark & r Smith. > For Rent?one 5 room dwells ing situated on northern edge 1 of town. Good well, barn on 1 1 acre lot. $5.00 per month. See . R. E. Richardson or Fred Edget worth. t We appreciate your orders, r 'phone them in. Clark & > Smith. 5 I For Sale? at a bargain, good I roller top Desk. Clark & 5 Smith. > ? j For Sale?mv farm of 39 12 I acres just south of the town limits. New dwelling and other . improvements J. D. Watts. i | Sec 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. i 3 nc - Wanted?Good second hand 1 Buggy. Will rent or buy. . If vou have a bargain let me 1 know. R. S. Latimer. i Wanted ?at once 1-inch dry boards, any width. Highest . prices paid, cash. Write meat i once. A. L. Latta. Box 2, Che raw, S. C. c For Sale?good pony. Will work anywhere, and any lady - can drive him. See me at once 1 for a bargain. J. A. Nicholson, i 3-3 p. - Wanted?the people of Buford s Township, Lancaster Count>, r S. C. to know that I now have . the Ford agency covering that - territory. J. D. Redfearn. - Home-made molasses, the kind 1 you used to eat, at G. C. Man I gum & Co. '? Good things to cat at G. C. 1 Mangum & Co. 5 Home rtiade Kraut 15c per can. G. C. Mangum & Co. ' We deliver Groceries anywhere in town. G. C. Mangum & Co. 1 For Sale or Exchange?One 2 horse wagon. Will sell or exchange for a 1-horse wagon. V. G. Griffin. t ' Car?Flour just arrived. Mungo Bros. Car?Texas Red rust proof seed oats. Mungo Bros. For Sale ? one nearly new Tyson & Jones Buggy, and liar . ness at Mungo Bros. Wanled?Saw mill man to cut 11)(),< KM) feet second grow ill 1 timber five miles south of Pageland. G. C. Knight > Farm For Rent?3 horse farm 5 miles south of Pagcland; I 2 dwellings; good pasture; plenty of water; 1 1 2 miles from school. , Sure rent. G. C. Knight. N?;w Mill?We will grind your corn any day in the week. Give us a trial. Peoples Gin Co BUSINESS LOCALS For Sale?1917 Ford touring car in good condition; used about five months. K. P. Stew art, Pageland, S. C. Cross cut saws set and sharpened for 7") cents; hand saws set and sharpened for 35 cents. If this is too much please don't bring them. G. R Knight. For Sale?good horse, 8 years old, works gopd anywhere; also good open buggy and harn ess. Prices very reasonable. J. Tom Jackson, Route 1. For Sale?one bird dog, good setter, well trained, will not retrieve. Price reasonable. J. Tom Jackson, R. 1. Land Posted?notice is hereby given that all lands owned by me are posted against tres passing in any way. Any one disregarding this notice and caught trespassing wilj be dealt with according to law. G. H. Atkinson. 4 4p My wife, Sallie Blakeuev, having left me without cause, I hereby forbid anyone hiring or harborine her in any way. Sid ney Blakenev. McCall Patterns at Mungo Bros. We?sell them, and pay you 10 cts a button; Si a rip. Dutch trousers. Mungo Bros. Buy?that Suit case 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 Sun day wear, and a good work shoe, all through the week. That's what you get at Mungo fSros. John?B. Steifcon 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 tO cts. per gallon. Mungo Bros. Bring?your cotton seed to us. Mungo Bros. This ?is the place to buy your dress goods if you want new goods. C. L. Gulledge. Solomon in all his glory was not arraved like nnp nf tho ladies who buys her dress goods from C. L. Gulledge. For Sale?Model 75-B Overland touring car in good con dition, tires nearly new. Will trade or sell. See C. M. Tucker. Buy your meal and hulls from Clark & Smith. Bring me your beef cattle, or call me and I'll come and see them. II. B.Graves. Alter?this notice we will grind corn every day. Pageland Novelty Works Plummer Grocery Company will pay you the top for Chickens and Kggs. fresh Bread all the time* Plummer Grocery. I ccocoQoco! soooooooootm^ ^ FREE Claxtonola FREE | Deposit Checks I Q t) Q ? U $10.00 to everv $1.00 purchase as follows: Q Q October 10th on Shoes and Rugs. O Q October 17th on Rugs and Men's Suits. * O Q October 24th on Boy's Suits and Ladies Head wear. O J5 Premiums Won for Sept. as follows: V September 5th No. 5. Sept. 12th No. 8. Sept. 19 No. J? V 151. Sept. 26th No. 8. J? J! Call and get them. J? October 3lst on Crockery and Glasswere and Ladies f| N Hats. ? When in Town come around. New Dress Goods and ? and Notions coming in regular now. ? ? ? | 8 J. R.Cato ? feoooccoeooooK sooeoccccc^j j Fall Goods Are Here i 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. Clark & Smith _ PREPARED The Nation is rapidly becoming prepared for the fray, and we are prepared to make vou rock bottom prices on the many things \ve handle, including 31b. Bagging, Seed Oats, Collars, Traces, Hames, Axes, Nails, Sole Leather, Stove Pipe, Bridles, 1-horse Wagon Harness, Auburn Wagons, Rain Coats, Work Shirts and Shoes. Car of Flour to arrive this week. Our stock and our patronage is growing. We need you also. A. G. Gaston & Co. ************* ************* i 3 I " i ? i ? We have a Ford Truck? a bicycle and a 2 & trip boy, therefore we are better prepared J to deliver your goods than any store in ? Inwn ? ........ $Z Phone us your orders for quick service, $ I - Clark & Smith I * i *4444444444444 444444444444