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The Pageland Journal f October 17, 1917 ? ~ i Local News "" < The first number of Jefferson's k Lyceum course will be given next Saturday night. Mr. J. iS. Marze and family of 1 Indian Trail, N. C. visited at the home of the former's brother, Mr. W. L. Marze, Sunday. The nation-wide food conser 1 vation pledge campaign has been postponed from the week | ot October 21-28 to October 27f November 4. Page Camp Woodmen of the World meets next Saturday night. There is a war tax of ten cents on each member to be paid beginning with the October assessment. Ben, the small son of Mr. and Mrs. L L. Parker, was operated on for appendicitis Sunday morning in a Charlotte hospital. He revived from the operation auicklv, and is said to be recovering nicelv. A novel advertisement was seen in the show window at Mungo Bros, one morning last week. A pair of Duchess trousers were hanging there, and below was suspended a keg of nails, tied to the buttons on the pants so that the full weight of the keg was on the buttons. The keg weighed 107 pounds. The pants retail for $2.50. Dr. Cliflin, a noted prohibi tion worker of Maine, will speak at the Baptist church here on the first Sunday night in November in the interests of constitutional prohibition. A bill is pending in congress to amend the Fed eral constitution in favor ot prohibition throughout the county, and this noted speaker comes to deliver an address along this line. He will speak at Chesterfield in the morning of the same day. Mr. J. L. Griggs, a former Pageland bov, who is now in fVlO -- ?- T ' iuv, uavj, wines iue journal from New York that he expects to sail for France in a short time. He has been on duty in port most of the time since he enlisted, but is soon to see service on a troop ship, which was former lv a German passenger vessel of the Hamburg line. Mr. Griggs wrote from a navy club on fifth avenue, where the sailors are | allowed to go for recreation. | This club was fitted up by a , single individual and no one is allowed to enter except the boys ' in a uniform. Mr Griggs is .loud in his praise of the man who thus made a home for the * boys when they are in port. * He says they have, every con ; venience furnished them free of > cost. 1 Mrs. Rebecca J. Nicholson, , widow of the late Mr. John Nicholson, died at the home of j her son, Mr. Sam T. Nicholson, t at Evans mill three miles south j of Pageland last Friday morning after a long illness. She had ( been in failing health for two or c three years, and had been confined to her bed most of this >1 year. She was 80 years, 8 * months and 1 day old. She was g a native of this county, where g she spent her life and reared a s large family of children She v was a faithful member of the Baptist church. The following h are sons and daughters: D. 1\ h Nicholson, Mt. Croghau; P. A. 51 vr:~u ~i~? i ? " r m jeiierson; tl. M ^ Nicholson, Umon Springs, N. 3 C.; Mrs. I. P. S. Jordan, Rock v Hill; Mrs. C. P. Mang\im, Ches- ^ terfield; Mrs. H. T. Atkinson, Mt. Croghan; |. A., H. A., S. T., W. P., and Miss Lillie Belle H Nicholson; Mrs. H. 1). Pigg, 1' Mrs. J. W. Craves, all of mis j. section. The funeral was con- v ducted at Elizabeth church near | Mt. Croghan Saturday afternoon a bv Revs. J. C. Lawson and J. W. c Little. IS Mr. S. 1. Evans is moving his l amily to Fort McGov, Marion I onnty, Fla. _ Miss Wincie Cato of Cheraw s visiting at the home of her i incle, Mr. J. R. Cato. J Mrs. J. C. Parker is spending s tome time at her old home at i Seneca, S. C. j Mr- H- H. Holand and family 1 and Mr. R. H- Marsh all of j Camden visited Mr- and Mrs. T. L- Brown last Sunday. I Miss Bessie Dve and Mrs. B. J. ] Truesdale of Kershaw spent two j or three davs last week with Mrs. J. C. Parker, Mrs. B. F. Parker of Lanes Creek township is spending the week with relatives here and at Jefferson. Rev. J. W. Qmck will preach at the Presbyterian church tonight instead of the regular prayer meeting service. Mrs. Margaret Lowry is moving her family to Hopewell, Va., where her sons will work at a munitions plant. Mr. T. B. Smith was kicked in the side by a mule he was shearing yesterday morning and right painfully hurt. It is thought one rib was fractured. ' Mr. Minor Jordan brought up a stalk of cotton from Mungo Bros* farm just north of town yesterday with 125 bolls on it. It was planted on June 8, after the hail storm. M. C. Hubbard, colored, of the Mt. Croghan section, stated yesterday morning that he sold a bale of cotton and the seed i*ji .jtovo.uv 10 j. 5. McGregor at Ruby. Short staple cotton sold on this market yesterday afternoon for 29 cents, and long staple tor 41.25, and the market was going up at the close. Seed Sl.00 a bushel. Mrs. D. F. Little and Master John Jocob returned Sunday from Gaston county, N. C-, where the latter was seriously ill for about a month. He is gradually improving. The Journal is asked to say that there will be children's day exercises at Bethlehem church next Saturday, October 20th. The public is invited to attend with well filled baskets. Wnite Plains school opened Monday morning with a large number of patrors and students present. The teachers are; Prof. Amick of Lexington county; ( Miss Eva Best and Miss Hellen 1 Garland. j Mr. John McColl, who suffer- < ed a stroke of paralysis several months ago from which he has r?n1\r nortinll<i 1 puiuoiijf ictuvcieu, was carried to the hospital at Badin . Monday for treatment. His broth* r, Mr. Walter McColl, has a position at Badin. Mrs. Ellen Blakeney, widow of ^ he late Mr. P. M. Blakeney, died >uddenly at her home at leffer- t ion last Friday afternoon about } o'clock. She was about 70 J /ears old, and was a member of z Fork Creek church. The body 1 -var buried Saturday afternoon. c Rev. J. W. Elkins gave us s wo or three Japanese walnuts f he other day, and stated that v hey grew on a tree on Mr. fohn Taylor's farm near Guess. * They were fine, and we won- .. lered why many other farmers !' lo not grow them A car of ties, being loaded on V lie switch in the northern part >f town by Mr. R. K. Chisholm j >ne day last week, broke loose md ran full speed down the q ;rade toward Croburk and truck a car of wood. Each car vas damaged but not destroyed. Five community fairs are to ie held in this county iust heore the county fair. The places iiu nines are as follows: Fat ick, Tuesday, October 30; Midendorf, Wednesday, October 1; Macedonia, Thursday, No ember 1; Mt. Croghan, Friday, November 2; Wexford, Satur ay, November 3. Mrs. Victoria Price, widow of tie late Mr. Jesse Price, died at ie home of her sister, Mrs )ave Terry, a few miles from 'ageland Sunday, and the botly ? /as buried at Zion Monday, w ler home was at Lancaster, nd she was visiting in this ounty when she became ill. he was sick about a week. , 1 BUSINESS LOCALS 1 or Sale?my farm 5 m os souih- \ west of Cheraw, 25 acres, 22 n cultivation, 5-room new house, )ut buildings, good well of wa er, good place for hog raising Mil trucking, 14 acres fresh land will make bale of cotton per lcre, lasting stream of water through place. Fruit trees and vines, plenty of wood, some limber. Half mile from Kim berly station on S. A. L. R. R. Mail route, churches and school handy $1500 cash. R. A. Melton, Cheraw, S. C.. Route 2. For Sale?one good mule, 12 years old, weighs 850. Will sell for cash. E. T. Jackson, lefferson, Route 2- 5 3 p For Rent?3 horse farm of good sand land, 05 or 70 acres open; two good dwellings, plenty of outbuilding; good for cotton. R. W. Cato. For Sale?one nice 0 room dwelling with two lots. G. H. Watts For Rent?g o o d six room house on Maynard street, good water and outbuildings. R. H. Blakeney. Nearly all magazines will advance on November 10. "Write for our "Last Chance" prices and save money on your magazine subscriptions ,and renewals. The Magazine Agencv, Mt. Croghan, S. C. For Sale?two mule colts, one and two years old. T. A. Evans, Pageland, Route 2. For Sale?58 acres land just east town limits; 32 acres in cultivation, balance second growth pine; good 7-room dwell ing, plenty of outbuildings, and plenty of water. G. H. Jenkins. For bagging and ties at the right price, see H. B. Graves, Land Posted?notice is here by given that my land in Ches terfield county is posted against trespassing in any way. G. M. Tucker, Monroe, N. C. Strayed?black femnle pig about 2 months old. Notify L. L. Parker. * For Rent?35 or 40 acres of clay land, known as mv home place, five miles east of Pageland Reasonable terms. J. W. Brewer, Pageland, R. 1. For Sale, exchange or lease 100 acres snnd land one mile from railroad station; 8 acres in i . -- cultivation, small house nearly new; small barn, good spring and running stream. If you have land to sell see. B. C, Dgburn, Pageland, S. C. 'Phone Clark and Smith for fresh loaf. Phone your orders to Clark & Smith. Their John Henry joes in a hurry. Fresh groceries at the right price. Clark & Smith. ive always pay the top for ; chickens and eggs. Clark & Smith. <or Rent?one 5 room dwell ; ing situated on northern edge >f town. Good well, barn on 1 icre lot. $5.00 per month. See j <. E. Richardson or Fred Edge vorth. ( or Sale?mv farm of 59 1 2 acres just south of the town imits. New dwelling and other mprovements J D. Watts. fork Shoes at last year's price ( at C. L. Gulled ge's. ! lon't buy vour work Shoes un- * til you get my prices. C. L lullodge. } 1 Eat Corn < s Tl a ortau We will grind your corn into meal and you can make the bread We will crush, shell and grind any day in the week. 'ageland Novelty Works j V ' ? BUSINESS LOCALS he Slippers?you can still get ha them at the low price. Mungo ne Bros. M ' \ Invitation?To all the ladies \\ to call on us and inspect our line of Dress goods. Mungo Di Bros. Wanted -You to know that Bi we still sell Men's and Boy's H suits, odd coats, overalls and i_ - - - - -? wurK snins. Mungo Bros. ^ Cover?that cotton with 3 lb Bi Bagging, we sell it. Mungo Bros. Bi Vinegar?at 40 cts. per gallon. V Mungo Bros. Si Bring?your cotton seed to us. ~ Mungo Bros. & Tills?is the place to buy vour W dress goods if vou want new goods. C. L. Gulledge. Si Solomon in all his glory was O not arrayed like one of the ladies who buvs her dress goods ^ from C. L. Gulledge. ~ 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. Plummer Grocery Company will pay you the top for Chickens and Eggs. 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 Count>, S. C. to know that I now have the Ford agency covering that territory J. D. Redfearn. Home-made molasses, the kind you used to eat, at G. C. Mangum & Co. Good things to eat at G. C. Mangum & Co. Home made Kraut 15c per can. ?j G. C. Mangum & Co. N We deliver Groceries anywhere in town. G. C. Mangum & Q Car?Flour just arrived. Mun- _ go Bros. Car?Texas Red rust proof seed oats. Mungo Bros. For Sale?one nearly new Ty son & Jones Buggy, and harness at Mungo Bros. 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 miles south of Pageland; < 2 dwellings; good pasture; plenty of water; 1 1 2 miles from school. Sure rent. G. C. Knight. New Mill?We will grind your corn any day in the week. Give us a trial. Peoples Gin Co Wanted?4 ft wood, green or dry. Will pay for same be fore car leaves your station. See me if cash and a square Jeal is what you want. A. L. i Latta, Box 2 Cheraw, S. C. / 3 n c JfcWanted ?at once 1 inch dry boards, any width. Highest trices paid, cash. Write me at ? )nce. /V. L. Latta. Box 2, Che aw, S. C. See Ruby Garage < o. for Auto x~ repairing. Prices reasonale. iPork guaranteed. Jfc 7eed Mill?new feed mill Jfc does the work in a jiffy j? Bring your corn We will shell md grind it, or crush it cob and ill. Peoples Gin Co. ^ Auction Sale * On Saturday, October C 27, at 12 o'clock 1 will sell at public auction for fc cash tbe blacksmith outfit formerly operated by Mr. Jg J. F. ladlock. The Jfc complete outfit will be ff sold. ^ J. H. Price. & y wife, Sallie Blakenev, hav 1 ing left mc without cause, I I reby forbid anyone hiring or rborine her in any way. Sid t y Blakenev. cCall Patterns at Mungo s Bros. 1 fe?sell them, and pay you 1 10 cts a button; $1 a rip. "j utcli trousers. Mungo Bros. uy?that Suit case before .you go. You will find it at Mungo ! os. { igh Brand?shoes, for Sun- ' day wear, and a good work loe, all through the week, hat's what you get at Mungo , ros. . ohn?B. Stetson Hats. Mungo ros. Ve are still sending Laundry. Give us a trial. Clark & mith. uy your underwear from Clark .Smith. e appreciate your orders, 'phone them in. Clark & mith. ur gins have just been sharpened again and they clean le seed. Peoples Gin Co. , pooccccocoo* x i FREE Claxt k j I /. WH | | COME AND SEE. | Our Ladies* new Hats | We will be delighted to ) lot of new Dress goods ai | Shoes also, at bargain ) nothing. > I j J. R. k bocooqosoosos> PREP t The Nation is rapidlv becomir we are prepared to make vou many things we handle, includ Collars, Traces, Hames, Axes, Pipe, Bridles, 1-horse Wagon Rain Coats, Work Shirts and Sh< Car of Flour to arrive this we< Our stock and our patrona also. L G. Casl WFFFrFFrrrr 1 - PREPARl We have a Ford Ti trip boy, therefore we to deliver your goods town. Phone us your ord - Clark & yv"r i BUSINESS LOCALS Zross cut saws set and sha. >>ened for 75 cents; hand sa s ;et and sharpened for 35 cec'.i. If this is too much please doi.'t i>ring them. G. R Knight. For Sale?good horse, 8 yet rs old, works good anvwhea; also good open buggj* and hari ess. Prices very reasonable. J. Tom Jackson, Route 1. For Sale?one bird dog, go< d setter, well trained, will nc t retrieve. Price reasonable, j. Tom Jackson, R. 1. Land Posted?notice is her< by given that all lands owned by me are posted against trespassing in any way. Any on .' disregarding this notice and caught trespassing will be dealt with according to law. G. H. Atkinson. 4 4p Fresh Bread all the time. Plummi t Grocery. Don't?forget "the ~ Hallmark shirts, we still sell them for $j Mungo Eros. ~-~~n onola FREE ? v 8 0-0 .*. k I up to date just received. X show them to you. A ? i d men's and boys Suits, X prices. A look costs 0 Cato | sjgoegeegacaoj \RED ig prepared for the fray, arid i rock bottom prices on the ing 31b. Bagging, Seed Oats, QaIO I Cl - uwiv J1UV13 Harness, Auburn Wagons, oes. ek. ge is growing. We need you on & Co. r- w w W W ?' ?' V> W> W> 7? * EDNESS 1 ruck, a bicycle and a ^ are better prepared ^ >j n onl/ plni"/> incut an ? ailfl I, III 1 X X lers for quick service. Smith I