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Thriving:, Hustliiur, Progressive Life Typified in Whit mire, S. C. and attractively divided into different departments for the convenience of the trade. A large force of experienced salesmen and saleswomen is employed. The stock is of high grade, well selected, fresh and attractive. These srpn 11 p-tii pn pninv' q larp'p trartp all through the surrounding country, and the people know that they will not be disappointed when they go to Miller Bros, for what they want. The business is owned by Messrs. J. L., H. M. and W. H. Miller. They have been in business at iW'hitmire for a number of years, and they have built up their business by fair dealing and winning the confidence of the people. This is . ' "" . : X' : . ^r-T7"OT r\\ ihe kind of business that builds up a j?-wT*fn rTVi/i Voccrc \fillo.-r are* thp mpn * V 1-1 X 4UVOCi VJ? ATAiilv* v VMV m.wm that make a town where they do busiless, whether they have any advantages otherwise for trade or not. They are enterprising and public spirited, ^ood citizens as well as good business men. ' The Whitmire Supply Company. The Whitmire Supply Company have a large double store facing the Seaboard depot. They carry a large line of general goods, and enjoy a large r? .......v... ,, v. : * - < ? - i * ; " * . ?. :2?sx?.V^:-V. UXt * > ./ ^ / t.-ade all through the surrounding country. Mr. W. H. Rasor is the general manager of the store. He has been in business in Whitmire for a x camber" of years, having bfen one of those who were swept out by the fire 1 + V? n several years a.g<j i.u<tt i usiriess section, now built up with 1. andsome brick buildings. 'There is sot a more popular or a better busily ess man in the county than Mr. Rasor. TTe has the confidence of the people, he ' iows what to buy, he is always ready ^ -'-Jmmmmmmmiimm - i r the trade by the time the trade is { - J- ? V ^ Vr AAT\n 4 A^r? wo TTV fha I aay, SO liUil lie .rvtrcy;? iu l \ . hitmire supply store busy. The pres-! ;-nt of the company is the well known 1 d highly esteemed Z. H. Suber, an < 'rnest worker for the town, member ct the school board and otherwise def ! voting hit time and energy to the im- i ! provement of things around him. Mr. i I 0. P. Suber, another active and ener-1 ; getic business man, is secretary. The I i company has been organized for three ! years and is building up a strong and successful business. They sell all J goods in demand through the country, ' J -3 ? ?^ ^ | ury gUOUS, gructriiea, uaiunaic ?farm and house furnishing goods. ; Groceries is their specialty and they have one of the most attractive grocery stores in the county. j The Bank of Whitmire. The Bank of Whitmire is the new j bank, that is soon to be giving its aid ; and support to the people of this sec' - ? ' > - A?j- __ 4, tion, ior me iraue ui n'miimic n j \ ' * *>> \ B ' ^ BUSINESS SEOTIOV OF WHITMIRE, growing so large these days that additional banking facilities are needed. The Bank of Whitmire was organized ? through the efforts of iMr. W. R. Watson, who was, for a number of years connected with the Coleman bank. He is originally from Greenwood. He and his brothers, all of whom are progressive and valued business men of the j new town, brought the spirit of enter-! j piise from chat bustling and bus5 ! j older city with them. Mr. Watson is ' ' now an active and enterprising insur-1 on no, man /?5>rr\'infr flll Tin PS frOTH life CM&WVHHiB| VOX A J SB ox *?wwmm i_ u m ? o\T POT emax avenue, whitmire to automobile'underwriting. The bank which he has organized here will have! a capital of $10,000 to begin with. Its j directors have been elected and are | B. H. Boyd of .Clinton. Z. H. Suber, j Tr?bn L. M;1'er. V F? Ah-ar"' .1. ' j Young and W. R. Watson of Whitmire. n oe ciie cashier of the; Dew enteral?* T^p mmade up the board of directors are among the most successful business men of the county. Mr. Watson is popular and progressive and a safe v U.NCKKT tfAXD. OF W business man. 'l'he jew bank will be iioused in a handiSme two-story brick , building which is now- nearing com-, pietion. and will be one of the best ap- [ '" MntPd T-ark buildings in the county.' Mr. Watson expects to open up his i * ledger 011 December 10. A. J. Holt. \ A. J. Holt is one of the early town builders of Whitmire and most popular business men in the little city. He has a la:ge, well stocked gro.ery and general merchandise 'store on one of the new streets that is building up in the business section of the town. He ,-njoys a good trade tnere in groceries ind nations and general supplies. He is well acquainted with the trade and thp nprvnlp r>f the onmmnnitv havp all the confidence in him. He has in connection with his business a good grist mill u-hiph snnnlies a meal and srrist j to the people of the community and is i ??? ^ ?? \ , s- . ' ?': ^.\ ' ^ ' . , v . '" ' /'/' <. Ma - ,''f^f ::::::x;::::::::v:::::::'<:::^^ ' illii^ ''^v s. c. . - kept busy grinding. The Ideal Theater. In addition to these lines of activity. Mr. Holt has given to the community and the visitors to Whitmire the advantage of a well appointed moving picture show, the Ideal theater, where the very best films are shown. He uses the Mutual film supplies. His theater is a charming place to spend an hour to good advantage and it is well patronized by the people generally. Mr, Holt also has the laundry ( ,s. c. agency for the community ana gives .he public the ad . antage of that great convenience. ihe Whitmire Hotel. ' The traveling public find in the Wki.m: _ Hotel a comfortable and pie^sing place to rest and refresh themse.ves. This hotel is in charge of V?r sivl i W \T Watson Thp Jui.ding 13 a two story brick building, with good rc#ms well furnished. The fining room is large and well lighted and ventilated, a good table is set for, the guests and many of the business men of the town are permanent board-, ers tho.-.e. j The Wmtnure (Mizette. A brjgbt and_ lively news-aper jias \ (Contiimec to Next Page) | & I I < > ?*? <*> i Bank < <e> | % ? ! if i j Will Open foi 11 V S ? $ > <S> & * We invite you to c t vault and sa! T I Bookkeei i < > t 1 I Regarding Ou I I I I f i C I 'If You I | . "If You V t I I | ^ 1 rhartpri V/J'Av** o- -M. 1 <s> \ ? J J> * *?* *?* * < & f \ V a < rm ! The Idea! Theatre * _____ <s> I i * A'Pleasant Hour * | Always Awaits | You in % < J j Whitmire! ! At the 1 . . ! | Moving Pictures ZK t I . t We Show ! The Mutual Films f >" . ' I 5 I I | Giving rattling good , I I shows, covering | things that I f you want to see aad how j X :i , x ( I . |..... Tip Top. Entertainment <*> VT J I - to I oung ana I Old I- . . I I A I Hftl.T Prnn. ! ^ 1 UVUI^ m ? I i l , * THE of Whi ^ # ^ 1 hit k j i?7rr\ CAn 1 AL.lL.tLU \ \ ' Business Abe all and see our new banking fe. Also ask to see our )iflg Machine. And be sure , Will Watson for information f Dincfmoe ^ 1 tiu 10U11U0 L S * *. ' \ )UR MAXIM: H' / lave Money, We W fant Money, We ] / ed November 8 - A .+. A . . A .*. A ,f. A .t. A . .A.f.A.t.AAAAA.t. '?']'?T TTTT TVTT^^^WVVT"TV The Right Pis s i A. J. H ; ? FULL LIP Plain and Fan General Me ' I have supplied many yean dlUUJf 1U Bring your corn fo you c A warm welcome aw AT A. J. Holt's Genei ?V V* _ Whitmir P f, -- , ? ! tmire,! % t f t, iiit Dec. 6th j! house, fixtures, | j Burrough's fM to ask xfl savings Club I rantlt." ^ M Have It" y M , 1915 I ?? T-W g I izc to Trade I OLTS 1 r- . 9 -ijfl <E OF r-jjH icy Groceries I >rchandise M your wants for 5 and still / - please 9| .'Ml r grinding when I aits all customers * ' I al Supply Store H