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\" Lieut Thomas G. Sterrett, of the United States Marine Corps, once court-martialed his daughter Marjoric?of battleship fame ?for being mad and not being able to explain satisfactorily why she was so. MI was just mad, that's all," was b?r sole defense at the trial. The lieutenant father attached no weight to the previous good character-and-record evidence 1 A J 9 9_ -1 _ . 9 lutroaucea Dy me juage-aavo cate wife and mother and refused to have it spread upon the records, while he, as presiding officer, sentenced the founder of the U. S. S. America Fund to two hours' confinement in a dark closet. Marjorie heard the sentence in a resigned, martyrlike manner and was still mad. Still as a mouse, without making the slightest noise, she regained in the closet for more than an hour, while her father, fearful lest the air supply in the close* was insufficient for her needs and just the least bit alarmed at her continued silence, r\f/-V/-v/4 Irv #Vt a d J upiucu iuc uwi uuu peepcu in. Marjorie had been waiting patiently for this sign of weak ness on his part. "Shut that door, vou militar ist!" she exclaimed. "I'm mad yet!" Notice of Sale Notice is hereby given that on November ISth., next, before the Court House door at Ches terfield. South Carolina, begin ning at 11 o'clock a. m.. I will . offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash two lots in the Town of Pageland, Chesterfield County, South Carolina, describ ed in the deed to me from T. H. Roach as follows: One lot in the town of Page land,said lot bounded as follows: North by Mavnard Street, East bv lot of W. H. Mnorp Qrtnth Kv * WJ lot of W. H. Moore and West by lot of T. H. Roach. Said lot has 50 feet front on Maynard Street and runs back 200 feet." ALSO "All that certain piece, parcel or lot of land, lying and situated in Pageland, State of South Carolina, being lot No. 1 in Block 28 and having a frontage of fifty feet on Maynard Street and running back 2()0 feet and being the same lot con* veyed to me by B. W. Baker." MINNIE F. MILLING. Rock Hill, S. C Jerry Moore Will Join Army lerrv moore is to go into the army. He has been drafted from Florence county, and has been certified by the district board to the county board. Recently Jerry has been living at Dodson, La., but his name was drawn from Florence County. He stood his physical examination at Dodson, and has been ac cepted. It will be recalled that Jerry Moore made the world's record for the best yield of corn on an acre, 228 bushels and three quarters, in 1910. Ordinance No. 34 Be it ordained by the Town Council of the Town of Pageland in council assembled that it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to park or stop any automobile or motor truck on McGregor street from Maple street to Sycamore street; or on east side of Pearl street from *M -O - mcoregor sireei 10 me Jouitml office, for a period of more than ten minutes. Penalty for vioa tion of this ordinance shall be a fine of not less than one nor more than five dollars, or in the alternative in the discretion of the intendant. J. E. AGERTON, Intendent. S. A. SELLERS, Clerk, Oct. 16, 1917. Notice to Overseer of Mt. Croghan Township All overseers are hereby notified to work out all free labor on their sections as early as possible, so that roads may be put in shape before winter weather. G. H. GULLEDGE. Com. of Mt, Croatian Township* " . v WRIGLEYS 1 >. With the land forces and with the fleet 1 Y WRIGLEYS m elves solace in the j?"?H \ ,ona watch, it freshens and refreshens. Y""l steadies nerves. jjCgfamI allays thirst, helps apZ)R I Petite and digestion. "Afterevery mcaP Tax Notice Notice is hereby given that the tax books will be open for th payment of taxes from October 15th to Dec. 31st, inclusive. The levy is as follows: State 8 1-2 Mill Ordinary county 6 1-2 ? Constitutional school 3 Roads - 1 Total 1<> Mill Special taxes as follows: Cheraw Graded school, local 5 Mill Cheraw Graded school bonds 4 Cheraw Township Road Bonds 2 Jefferson Township Road Bonds 6 Alligator Township Road Bonds r 7 Special, Local and Bonds in School Districts Nos. 2,3,4,6,34 2 1, 17, 37, 41, 4*2 3 7, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 27, 35, 5l, 52 4 12, 14, 31, 32, 36, 40, 45, 46, 48 5 " 13 6 1-2 " 5,8, 15, 16, 23, 30,33, 49 7 10, 26,44, 50 8 38 9 11 ]() 1 n 18 11 9,28 - l > 39 12 1-2 .. 43 13 ;; 29 14 1-2 ? Poll tax between 21 and 60 years and income taxes are pay able at the same time. J.. A. WELSH, County Treasurer, Chesterfield Counh This Cctober 9th, 1917. : WOULD YOU : Stop to pick up money il you were to find it? Yes. Well theis saving money the same as finding it? We went in the market early and bought a stock of Merchandise that we can certainly save you money on. 1? _ _:.i ... i.i* i in connection wim our complete line or groceries we have added Boys Suits, Men's Hats and Caps, Dry Goods, Notions and many new things which we invite you to inspect B 4 U Buy. G. C. Mangum & Co. i w\ Preacher Climbed for 'Possum and Broke His Neck Kershaw Era. Wm. Witherspoon, a negro preacher, who lives near Kershaw and was formerly an employee aMhe Kershaw Oil Mill, went 'possum hunting one night the past week on the plantation of Mr. J. A. McDowell in the Flat Rock section. Witherspoon's dogs treed a 'possum and when he climbed the tree to capture him he lost his hold and - fell to the ground breaking his neck. Estate Notice The undersigned having duly qualified as Administrator of the Estate of James F. Hunter, deceased, hereby gives notice to those who may hold claims against the estate to present same at once duly itemi/.ed and verified and those who owe the estate must settle at once. JAMES T. HUNTER, Administrator : Notice : The Pageland Mercantile Co. has been dissolved, and the af I fairs of the comnnnv tMrnp?H nvor into my hands for settlement. We can sue and be sued within two years from date ot disolution. There are still a few accounts due, and this is to notify each anil all that to avoid lawful proceeding these accounts should be paid at once. This is sufficient notice. -De not blame me if the officers come next. R. H. Blakeney. Mrs. Flatbush?What does your husband call your dog? = Mrs. Hcsonhurst?When he's calling him in the house do you mean or chasing him put? e 1 w 811.11 " 8 1,1 Big Showing < || Shade and Fabi usual way ill Do not fail to s till is suitable lor an n;n . If About fii [Ij Navy, Taupe l| wool Serge f . II Suits in the i ii Burgundy, Ta it values while 5 It . .. if _ sclcci,on 0 , HI ITICOtlUes, Poplin II ,$25.00, 32.50 and : W < II Big new line of Co for the fall wear, a an<J Beet root- Price lj| $29.50. !i W. H. M gV ' Big J | Departmeut Stores $r~ ' / ^ * % \ ************* ************ * * V* I - PREPAREDNESS * ft * ft ?S We have a Ford Truck, a bicycle and a j| J* trip boy, therefore we are better prepared ft to deliver your goods than any store in Jfc town. $3 Jt Phone us your orders for quick service. | - Clark & Smith - | *444444444444 *44**444*444* ^OOOOOOOOQO: SCCCOOOOOOOOOOi s s g Financing The Farmer 8 o o A The farmer's business often needs a little extra \ g financial backing if it is to grow and prosper. N Q That is one reason why he should have strong N ? and willing bank behind him. Q ? It is an important function of this bank to give ? V temporary assistance to the farmers who seek it X A of us, and who have demonstrated their ability to ft n repay obligations when due. N Q The best way to have a credit here is to carry Q Q an account with us, and we cordially invite not ? V only the farmerjbut every one who wants, to gain ? JS ground financially to do so. Jf O N b The Bank of Pageland $ L 1 ^QOOeOOOQCOSOS soooooooooacP Bclk & Bro. i nf fall fnats Si fnat Suite in OVOPV nou; mi ? ? " VfVtJ UVII ICJJ ric for the coming Season, priced in our [8i; - - FOR LESS. If see this Great array of Ladies Wear that U y occasion. || coat suits i| ity brand new Coat Suits in ]{ , Burgundy and Black. All or 11.95. About thirty coat || iftw Rrnlla rJot.h in dark SI . w ? a am m m mm v? V n t UU1 A & V/ 1 Wllf g tl iupe, Brown and Blue. $25 ]j they last at 17.50. fg IS i Suits in Serges, Broad cloths. Velours, ^ is Etc. in alt new Shades - $17.50, $19.95 J.'' 39.se ' )|| COATS FOR LADIES lit >ats_in Velours, Broad cloths Etc. in the best sha de ijj s Taupe, Burgundy, Rein deer brown. Dark green IS d, $9.95, $12.50, 15.00, $19.95, $25.00 and || BELK&BRO. I Sells 17 || i it Big For Department JI Less Stores > - .X