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PLKELY PERSONAL ?fce JttoYem^nts of reany People, New berrians, and Those Who Visit Newberry. jvjiss 3iary viemmg ui uamsie is visiting her uncle, Mr. Nat Gist. Dr. Geo. Y. Hunter has been ap-i pointed chairman for Newberry coun-J ty on the State Council of Defense. Messrs. Thomas Riser and Broadus Scott of Whitmire were in the city Tuesday. ! I Mr. W. L. Martin ana ramny are in1 Bl&cksburg visiting Mrs. Martin's a.ur?uer uuxxie. . Mr. C. D. Barksdale of Laurens spent Wednesday night in Newberry ^'ith Col. W. H. Hunt. Miss Marie Wendt lias gone to Cam den to relieve one of the Central girls in uie 'leiepnuiie eAciia,ugt; meie. Miss Louise Jones of Spartanburg is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. C. j Schenck. Mrs. C. B. Spinks left Thursday fqr "Winston-Salem, to spend two weeks "with her brother, the Rev. I. E. Long,1 and family. i Miss Mamie Crooks is expected to return Saturday from Newberry. Sh- j, will visit Mrs. A. P. Crisp.?Keowee,' Valhalla, Courier. j, Miss Nene Duncan is visiting at ttie . liome of Mt{ J. M. ^itts after being; one of the bridesmaids at the Owens- ], Vaughn wedding. , Miss Mahle the bright little daugh- ] ter of Mr. B. M. Havird of Silverstreet!.] Is spending a few days at the home | of Mr. C. L. Havird ' ! ^ Mrs. C. A. Graham and Mrs. J. A.' { ^A /v ? Di%?rv* i m rrVi r\ rr> A l-o O T?0 Xircv tii LctllCV Ul LIU miuguaiu, ata., mv ^ visiting Mr. C. J. McWhirter and; ^ family. | ^ Langford Alewine and Jack Daven-'2 port of the county went to Columbia Tuesday to stand examination for the - navy. !, i < i s Messrs. Geo. W. Summer, J. M. Dav- , W- J as, T. J. Digby, Elmer Summer and I ^Clarence Davis are back frfim the c meeting at Wrightsville Beach of the Southern Textile association. Horace Cromer is/another Newber ~ry eounty boy who was disappointed an his ambition to enier the navy. vras rejected on a fount of under freight. - Mise Mary Wright, one of the pret ty sponsors at the recent Confeder -ate Veterans' reunion in Washington. ... E ' returned home Wednesday from a pleasant visit to her cousin, Miss -Alice Peake, at Rocky Mount. Va. Mrs. L. E. Fail and little daughter h ^and Miss Elaine Moose of Mt. Pleas- v aant, V-N. C.. returned to their homes N ?Wednesday after a most pleasant vis- ^ "St To the happy home Of ~vir. ana Mrs. Thad McCrackin and little Edward. Miss Dorothy Denning and her brother, Paul, have returned from a '^isit of several days to Mr. and Mrs.1 doling in Columbia. -Walter Denning iis vvisiting his uncle, Mr. J. W. Far rell, in Greenville. # This ofB.ce had a delightful visit ' Xrom Mr. I. H. Hunt of Newberry one ^ ^ last week He thinks that Reedy / River association will have a full representation at the summer assem bly next week?Baptist Courier, 28th.j /Mrs, Will Bullock and sons, Ryan ' and White, of Newberry spent Sun day in the city with her sons. Messrs. <3. Bullock and E. Bullock who are members of Company B.?Greenwood -Index. >-' Eh*. R. H. Folk, a young Newberrian an Cleveland, Ohio, in renewing his i subscription to The Herald and News < says, "Enjoy getting the home news.1', That is so much nicer than dropping ] J'the paper. I j Messrs. M. L. Spearman, B. C. Mat-! * thews and T. K. Johnstone are at-1; 'tfcvYxjfaor the convention of the South1! I Carolina Bankers' association at; < < Clemson. Mr. Spearman was accom- j ? J TUTt*c? Ctv^o i 1 pzuaiea ii> Liemsuu uj :ui ^ ' man. 3 3tfr. Otto Klettner's many friends 1 -everywhere will be glad to kngw that; " is able to be out, after his recent : serious illness. He has not entirely j i ' recovered, but is improving. All will} 1 uiope for his early and complete res-,: *toration to good health and strength. I ] Messrs. Frank G. Davis, J. A. Monis,' < S. J. D. Price, J. L Bedenbaugh, J. T. |: Thompson and J. C. Longshore are i the latest purchasers of Ford cars through the Fridy Ford Motor com- < pany of Newberry, the former buylii^ ] : a roadster, the others touring cars. < Nicholas Holmes returned Wednes- ; day night from Wrightsville Beach, j "where he had been for the past two* t - r\ I . *weeKS visiting ms mouiei-, ma. . McR. Holmes, whose many friends' j_wlli .be delighted to know that she is improving in health. Acie Watkins of Chappells will: .eave Saturday for home after visit- j ing his aunt, Mrs. Henry D. Adams. His brother, Hayne Watkins, is ex-; pected home at the same tilme from: - the hospital in Florence, where he I has been undergoing treatment. Mrs. Addicks, who was Miss Helenj Wardlaw, has many friends in New-! 3>erry, where she formerly resided who are sorry to learn of the heavr disaster in the loss of her home, an account of which may be seen in an other colum of this paper. In the marriage and departure of Miss Gladys Chappell, Newberry loses one of her most attractive daughters, | and she will be missed indeed from ' her native heath where, from bright,1 sweet childhood and girlhood to lovely young womanhood her life has been : spent. We wish for her many friends and blessings in her new home. Bon voyage. - j Dr. W. C. Brown gives some sound and practical views on a market for' produce asd other interesting and im-; portant topics in his little snatches! i c r conversation with his friends in mu.!;^ then cn the streets when he' ; comes to the city. If Newberry had, enough men like Dr. Brown to get' or> +Vi oro wftiild hp snmpfhinsr i X MJLVi V IT V/i*AV? WV V w ? ^ u , done. He practices what he preaches, i We wish he could get cooperation. James Kinard of Newberry was chosen to carry the greetings of the convention to the North Carolina con- j vention. whic h meets at King's Mountain next month.?From the State's report of the third annual con- j mention of the South Carolina Young, People's Christian union of the As-1 sociate Reformed Presbyterian church' which met at Due West 'last week. ! i Mr. Dank M. Ward returned last rhursday from his big trip. After ittending the 'Confederate Veteran's reunion in Washington he went to. Philadelphia, thence to Morristown, i ?a., to visit his aunt, Mrs. M. P.' < i Probst, whom he had n^t seen for: ifty-five years, since she left South j Carolina. From there Mr. Ward went j j .0 Allentown, Pa. He also visited j if alley Forge, and had a most pleas- [i tnt trip all oraund. - j i Mr. H. H. Rikard got a letter the i >ther day from his son Murray, who is! >n the big and fast battleship Utah, i 1 3e says he is going to France. Mur-j -ay enlisted in -the navy at the time; >f the great patriotic parade and ral- i v in Newberry, bidding farewell toj lis father while the latter was in the1 jrand procession as an "Indian" mem >er of the Red Men's tribe, and in! vhich he made such a decided hit. , Murray, being of a very quiet nature, lidn't let it be known that he was :oing to enlist, but just went at it! without any words, as is the case with \ aen of determination and pluck. 2 Mr. L. F. Fischer, the local mana- y ;er of the Coca-Cola company, was ( leased Wedner3ay by having with'? iim three of his Orangeburg friends rho made a pleasant auto trip to' j Jewberry. They were Messrs. A. J. 'hackston, W F. Fairey and R. R.'s Jruner. Captain Thackston is the c uperinteiKlent of the Orangeburg city chools, while Mr. Fairev and Mr. ? i !runer are prominent business men f that place. They all have an inter- j st in the company, Mr. Bruner being; ne of the officers. These gentlemen' rere well pleased with Newberry and rith the management of the plant .ere. We hope they will come often! Mr. Bruner comes occasionally) as dewberry likes to entertain good men. I VARIOUS ASD ALL ABOUT. The Union services^ next Sunday, light will be held at the Church of ; he Redeemer. Children's day exercises at Lebanon: lext Sunday will begin at 11 o'clock.; Dinner will be served on the ground.' The Newberry Pastoral Association; s to meet next Tuesday in Grace ;hurch, Prosperity, at iu o There will be services at St. Luke's 1 Episcopal church next Sunday morn-' ing and afternoon, at 11 and 5 o'clock.! The Exchange declares a semi-an-! annual dividend on July 1 and passe, j ?5.000 to the surplus account. A good; showing. More cotton blooms have been brought in since the last announce ment, but it is too late now to men tion any more of the early blossoms. We saw a man in Newberry pay nearly $13 for two hams Wednesday morning; but those hams were beau LI*? O. The Woman's Home and Foreign ? Missionary Society of the Church of. Df the Redeemer will hold its regular i monthly meeting next Monday after-1 noon at 5 o'clock at the church. At the meeting of the Ladies' Aid i society of the Lutheran church of the; Tnf>5dav afternoon the sum I Df $13.50 was contributed to the hos pital fund for Newberry. On Saturday, July 7, beginning at 5 n. m.. there wil be an ice cream festi val at the home of Mr. I. P. Cannon. The proceeds are to be used in mak ing comfort bags for our soldier boys. Come, one and all. Judge Ewart issued a marriage li cense to a colored couple Saturday, rhe parties are irom Silverstreet and were married Sunday. His name is S'ed Floyd and her name is Tena But ler. Ned is 70 years old and Tena is 30 years of age. See the statement from the Red Scorn-littee, through Its chair )r. G. B. Cromer, Newberry did ' her part gloriously, responding with more than her allotted share. Well, done, good and faithful people, white and colored. STATEMENT. Of the Condition of the Farmers and Merchants' Bank, Located at Little Mountain, S. C., at the Close of Busi ness June 20, 1917. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts $80,887.63 Overdrafts 95,202 Bonds and stocks owned by by banks 3,000.00 Furniture and fixtures 1,581.11 Banking nouse 1,806.93 Due from banks and bank ers . 4,074.84 Currency 852.00 Gold 12.50 Silver and other minor coin 123.95 Tnhl S93.290.9S LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $20,000.00 Surplus fund 6,000.00 Undivided profits, less cur rent expenses auu ulacc} paid 3,114.53; Dividends unpaid 10.001 Individual deposits subject to check $34,120.73 Time Certificates of deposit 14,976.69 /"1-a.k;?CQ M AQ IfiK iri V^ct-S UitTi a V11CVA.O. u^.uw Bills payable including Cer tificates of money borrow ed '15,000.00 Total .$93,290.98 STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Newberry.?ss. . _ jt Pnnnta />9ah? Hit? t'CtiUC Y Y Zl. \J\J UUVU| vmwm ier of thfe above named bank, who, be ing duly sworn, says that the above md foregoing statement is a true con- i iition of said bank, as shown by the 1 uooks of said bank. W. A. Counts. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 28th day of June, 1917. J. B. Iiathant Magistrate. ' Correct?Attest: J. <M. Sease, J. B. Derrick, J. K. Derrick, - - Directors. THE "STYLE* IK EYEGLASSES When you heed glasses you want, irst of all. a careful examination by i competent .optometrist. T&en you vant lenses ground to order for your )wn special needs, in the size and i >hape to fit your own individual face. Next you want the most comforta )le frame or mounting, which must ilso be of the latest style, as for in stance our Fits-U mounting, or shell; ipectacie or eyeglass. rrame. Are rou wearing a frame or mounting of J rery small size ere, or otherwise i ' ears "behind the times? Would you; lo this in the case of a suit or a hat?! rhen why not get the full advantage >f what science has done for us in he art of spectacle making. You are entitled to the best. "Beauty may be >nly skin deep but it makes 'em sit ip and take notice." Always feel free to come in and consult us about anything optical, or when your eyes bother you in any way. 'We are here to serve you, and this is a part of our service. W. C. EZELL, OPTOMETRIST SPfiOIAL frOTltrS Mileh Cow for Sale?Will sell for $100 very line cow?can be seen at my lot. P. B. ODELL, 6-29-2t Whitmire. BARBECUE?I will give a first class Barbecue at my residence July 4th. Sell meat and hast at 11 o'clock. J. M. COUNTS. 6-29-2t Wanted?One million feet of lumber sawed in Number S townsni-p. J. G. Lowe, Spartanburg, S,. C. 6-29-3tp For Sale?Registered Poland China pigs, eight weeks old. Marvin Wilson, Newberry, 3. C.F R. F. D. 2. Phone 4404. 6-26-tf see us. P. C. JEANS & CO. \ Exclusive Opticians and jewelers Opera House PROGRAMME J 1JU?*J9 ?' liilt" -*rf? .Metro Pictures Presents HAROLD LOCKWOOI) and MAE ALLISON ?in? A A&JU 1 1I.V J11VTL<? Five Reels. Triangle Production. Saturday, June 30. Will be Presented DOROTHY DALTOX 'With. F\IT> V4TKFY and HOWARD HICK-VAX ?in? 4 THE FEMALE OF THE SPECIES' Also a TRIANGLE COMEDY and a METRO TRAVELOGUE. Monday, July 2. World Pictures Presents ETHEL CLAYTON with MONTAGUE LOVE ?in? * "YANKEE PLUCK.* Account Going to Florida will rent our home, 1303 Nance St.. Posses sion given at. once. Claude Y. Mor ris. 6-15-tf Brinsr us your scrap Iron while tlie -price is high. Langford & Buzhardt. 6-26-8tp See or Write Us for Selec tion Package Of anything in the line of Presents I for Weddings, Personal Gifts, or j Own Use. SINGLE DIAMONDS OR FANCY DIAMOND i JEWELRY, WATCHES, CLOCKS, STER-! LING SILVER, COT GLASS & ART GOODS Jewelry of the newer patterns, both in plain and fancy jewelry. We OnlyjHandle Solid and Gen uine Goods and compete with all mail order houses. Orders filled at once. TRY us SYLVAN BROS. Columbia, S. C. Phone 1045 Cor, Main and Hampton Sts. Friday BIG MANU Sale of Gold S 25 Worth These ' Ring Fi Values nj Always awafa have arranged factflrers o fth< store and condi worthy mercna This sale wil ful Saving Opf cidedly the mo of any similar More than a rings for any a Settings, Signe the latest and musses ana Every ring is ver as tlie cas antee of five y< ASl I S tome^f '1 / lw< 1216-20 Main St. i Fruit Jars?Tin cans, jar rubbers, j Mason and E. Z. caps. Capping j steels, solder, etc., also expect eco-; nomv caps in a few days. Let u? i have your orders. Summer Bros.' j Co. 6-26-21! | Wanted?Laborers. We want a nura-j' ; ber of laborers for work in saw j ; milling and logging and will pay i $1.25 per day. Apply to Tallent andj Sharpe, Silverstreet, S. C. I 6-5-5tp. ; j White Brown Caps and rubbers fit ' Mason jars, and save fruit better, j Every customer a satisfied custom er. It will be to your advantage ! to see these before you buy extra i THE COKE 0 OF NEWBEF Statement of Conditio Condensed from report to t! RESOUI Loans and Investments L-iDeriy Loan oonas ^mstaiimer Overdrafts, secured and unsecu Cash on hand and in Banks.. LIAB1LI Capital Stock * Surplus and Profits n: *j i? it :j 1/1V1UCUU5 UlipdlU Deposits With our large resources nearir are amply able and more than will and safe banking service as can be account is too small tor us to nanc and receive as much kindlyjco^sic Our MOTTO is SERVICE, SER' VICE for the good people of New We only ask a trial to demonstr: COME IN AND SEE U; The Bank That Alway: and. Sa PACTURER' hell and Sterling i CENTS EACH Coming Miles tc Latest Creations. I ; Lilly Guaranteed F01 Y ears. p to $2.00 for Only 25 :e to the best interest of our friends and with one of the largest and best e East to have their Special Representati ict a special sale and exhibition of their s ndise. 1 afford the people of this section the m< (ortunity within their knowledge, as it ei st extensive variety and the most wond( offer ever presented in this whole secti< ,000 handsome new rings are included, .nd all occasions?Pear Rings, Dinner Rii it Rings, Band Rings, Birthstone Rings newest creations in rings suitable for M bes. % ; fully guaranteed as Solid Gold Shell or ? - ? ~? Vvz-? r>-n<4 TiritVi qooV> nna otioo fho ms e LLl<xy Ctlivi |? ita wttwi ?,wk? v ? ^ sars satisfactory wear. !C TO SEE OUR $2.00 RING: ?e These Wonderful \ caps for jars. Summer Bras. Co. 6-26-2t Two unfurnished rooms for rent, at the McWhirter house, corner Wil son and Johnstone streets. Apply to Mrs. T. 0. Stewart. . 6-19-tf V For Kent?Two nice 3-roora cottage3 on South street; rent for ?5 per month each; good water, good loca tion. Phone 110 or 139. T. M. San ders. * 5-25-t? u, JU>'K DEALER?I pay the highest prices for scrap iron, metals, rob ber, waste material, bnrlap, bags, 1- ?A ?P Corlirv till 11 iru*u? i*- kjriuui 923 Friend St, Plione 156. 6-5-tf. iCIAL BANK 'RY, S. C. n June 20th, 1917 he State Bank Examiner ICES $717,400.99 its) 5,600.00 red 5,262.56 65,017.29 $793,280.84 TIES $ 50,000.00 87,488.97 1,207.00 654,584.87 $793,280.84 ig the million dollar mark, we iing to give you as efficient : had in South Carolina. No lie, and it will be appreciated leration as the largest ones. VICE, and then MORE SER berry County. ate that we mean what we say. S lb YOU JPLiSASh, s Treats You Right O. B. Mayer, yice-President , Cashier turday > OUTLET ; Silver Rings j > See ivery : Five Cents patrons, "we ilery Manu ve visit our plendid and Dst wonder nbraces de V * jrful values >n. \ embracing * . lgs, Tiffaoj^ -in fact al^ en, Women, ? -* ?? y .A sterling Sil ver's guar- ; <" ;l s > ? ? t *. t ' r . - a '' r ' i . 1 s H' ' V>A ^ V Yx* c*> X V I