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BATESBURG NEWS. ' Batesburg, Dec. 12.?A man claiming to be from Pittsburgh, Pa., and a painter by trade, alleges to have, been robbed last Saturday night of nearly $300. The money was in his pockets and the man says that he remembers distinctly that some one ran his V / hand into his side pocket and pulled out the money which contained several bils of twenty dollars and a one hundred dollar bill. The man stated . in his affidavit he went out automobile driving on Saturday afternoon in company with four other white man in +Kio onrnmrniti' nnd that thf party drove to Lexington where two quarts of whisky were purchased anc the young men in the party became intoxicated on their return home. When the car reached Batesburg just prior to entering the business or residential portion of the town, the car stopped when the occupants of the car got out and it was then that one of the party struck him and robbec him of his money. One of the occupants of the car claims that he was doped with the whisky he drank and he was picked up later near the rail; / road track in an unconscious condition. Warrants were issued for foui young men who were in the car and Monday morning each gave bond be fore Magistrate Steadman for their appearance at the next regular term of court. The young men pleaded guilty to being drunk in the police court and each fined $10.00 for this ; offence. The town election held Tuesday oi last week to ratify the action of the primary last summer - resulted ir flhAIlt 49 VAtoc Koinor /% oof T\Tr f1 "P Miivvwv t vvyo VUOU i.Ul V/ <LJ \ Jones was elected without oppositior a member of the water works commission. Dr. E. C. Ridgell was in Greenville last week atending the 100th session of the State Baptist Convention. He was the only delegate to attend from Ilia trtnrn Mrs. J. C. Swygert of Peak is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Tim\\V. merman. , Mr. T. M. Seawell, formerly of Batesburg but now of Newberry, was mingling with his friends'in town last ^ Wednesday. T. E. Lagrone, Esq., a member of the Greenville bar, visited his mother. Mrs. W. A. Crouch, several days last * . week. -XThe friends of Dr. P. M. Connor, of the Sardis section in Saluda county, regret that he has been too indisposed recently to perform his usual heavy work. The trustees of the Samaria school, located a few miles south of Batesburg, had the pupils examined last Friday. This is a nroerressivft sten and should be practiced in every comfggl: munlty. Mrs. George Derrick of Lancaster and Mrs Sophie Swindel of Columbia visited at Dr. W. I*. Timmerman's # last "Wednesday. Mr. W. Grady Hazel, formerly editor of the ^aliJfcJdrStandard at Saluda, was a visitoi*^to eur town Wednesday of last week. J' , Mi's. S C. Seigkr and Messrs. Paul *u;?J Cecil oeigler of Kv>eka were visitors in town Sunday. , The county teacher's association was held in the Leesviile-Batesburg , High school building last Saturday and the meeting was an interesting one throughout. County Superintendent of Education Julius E. Sharpe, attended the meeting. The state U. D. C. Convention met Vk- - here last week and was attended by delegates from all over the state. The program was too long and varied tc admit space in this article. The con vention was a success in every particular and the delegates seemed pleased with the reception accorded them by the good people of Batesburg. Mrs. H. A. Brunson of Florence was the guest of friends in Batesburg 0 several days last week. Mrs. w. x. bribson and Mrs. C. B. Sutton were shopping: in Columbia Monday. Messrs. Frank Crouch, W. D. Holstein and Hon. W. E. Bodie spent Monday in Columbia on business. Two young white men were tried in the magistrate's court last "VVed> n#day o a and disorderly on the. public highway. The defendants were represented by Hon. E. L. Asbill of Leesville and the prosecution by Hon. George Bell Tim merman of Batesburg. The trial lasted the entire day and resulted in the conviction of the defendants. The young men were from the Samaria section. Mr. Mike Anderson, a prominent farmer residing rear Summit, was in town last Wednesday. Mr. T. B. Kernaghan made a busi ness trip to Columbia Monday. Mr. Wade Allen Crouch, a well known lumber dealer of this town, died at his home on Mt. Willing street last Wednesday morning after a briei illness in the 75th year of age. , He is survived by his children ai I sf.-*' I j follows: Mrs. L. S. Bouknight. Mrs Mattie C. Kneece, Mrs. L. H. TVright and James D. Grouch of Batesburg. Mrs. John P. Long and F. Boyd Crouch of Saluda, "W. D. Crouch of Charleston, John C. Crouch of Atlanta, Mrs. E .A. Home of Batesburg and Mrs. C. B.. Sutton of Bald Creek, v c Al V/ The funeral services were conducted at his residence by his pastor, Rev. I T. W. Munnerlyn, assisted by Rev. E. j P. Taylor. The floral offerings were beautiful which was an evidence of the esteem in which the deceased was held. The interment was in the town cemetery, the following acting as pall bearers: C .E. Jones, W. M. Cook, C. E. Dreher, J. R. Unger, J. C. Cullum and M. K. Hartley. AMICK'S FERRY NEWS. Well, as Christmas is drawing nearer, we hope that everybody will spend a quiet but merry Christmas. Mr. J. W. Shirey and. family of near Prosperity Mr. R. D. Kinard I and family last Sunday. Mr. W. E. Rauch and family spent [ Sunday with Mr. D. D. Amick and family. .T.impc T,nn? wife of the Piney Woods section spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. R. E. JAmick and family. Mr. J. W. Shealy, who is teaching school at Townville, S. C., spent the \ week-end with home -folks, Mr. and Mrs. A. I. Shealy. . Mr. Eugene Long and wife and little son, Hubert, spent Saturday night and Sunday with relatives of Prosperity. Mr. R. B. Shealy and wife of Leesville spent Sunday with Mr. J. W. Crout and family. Mr. Lucius Frick and Earl Lindler of near Chapin spent Sunday evening with friends in this section. Mr. J. B. Hyler and family spent Sunday evening with Mr. R. E. Amick and family. Mrs. W. D. Hollis and charming flniie-htor AT arcrarpt snont a short while Sunday evening with Mr. B. T. Bowen and family. Mr. D. L. and James Epting visited their sister, Mrs. M. C. Amick, who has been very sick for the past few weeks, but is somewhat better at this writing. Remember the chicken stew and Christmas tree with other exercises Friday night, December 23, at Blue Star school house, beginning promptly at 6:30 o'clock. GEORGE HILLIARD SEAY George Hilliard Seay was' born September G, 1850, and died December 9, 1921, age 71 years, three months and three days. He was married to Ellen Frick February 12, 1880. He leaves to mourn his departure, a wife, four daughters, one son, one step son, one brother, one fifi-av twontr.twn p-vanr? pVi i 1H vpn great grand children ,and a host oi relatives and friends. He was buried i at Beulah Methodist church, on the Gilbert Charge, December 10, 1921. Your Money Back If Rat-Snap Doesn't Come Up to These Claims. RAT-SNAP is absolutely^1 guaranteed to kill rats and mice. Cremates them. Rodents killed with RAT-SNAP leave no smell. Rats pass up all food to get at RAT-SNAP. Their first meal is their last/ RAT-SNAP comes in cakes. No mixing. Cats or dogs won't touch it. Three sizes, 35c, 65c, Si 95 KiYld anfl cruaranteed bv Lex ington Pharmacy and Harmon Drug Co. Reliable Feed Store Distributors of * PURINA CHECKERBOARD FEEDS ' ' vj^jr :> , vi** "Mi" '* ** 1112 Hampton St. Phone 6211 COLUMBIA, S. C. REMOVAL NOTICE. Infrk fjirtrpi* Ouarters At 1019 GERVAIS STREET With a Good Line of Furniture Give Us a Casi GOLDEN OAK FURNItitdc rn 1URL VU. COIAMBIA, S. C. i I | WITH THE ST. STEPHEN'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH V Mr. B. H. Bane, Supt. of Sunday school. _ ? - . __ . _ i I Sunday school at I0:uu a. m. Divine services at 11:00 a. m. and 7:00 p. m. The morning theme on Sunday, December the 18th, will be: "The Success of The Gospel Before The Second Coming of Christ." The evening theme will be: "One Whc Giveth Words of Eternal Life." To all the services the public is very cor' dially invited. ARTHUR B. OBEXSCHAIX, Pastor. LEXINGTON CIRCUIT. Appointments for Sunday. December 18th. 1921. Shiloh?Sunday school at 10 a. m., Mrs. Texas Geiger, superintendent. Preaching at 11 o"clock, subject: "Contemplating the Cross." Fol- { lowed by the Lord's Supper. Hebron?Sunday school at 2:30 p. m., R. N. Senn, superintendent. Preachings at 3:30 p. m. Lexington?Sunday school at 10 a. m., vv. jj. ueni, superintendent.' NORTH EDISTO 87. The school at this place is in a nourishing condition. Enrollment has reached 120, last month making an average of 94 then 115 being the enrollment. Quite recently a new stove has been placed in each room; also a goodly number of desks and 60 feet of new blackboard, which certainly adds much to the comfort and facilities of teaching. We felt very fortunate when we I had a visit from our excellent Sup- j erintendent Sharpe, several weeks ago but more so, recently, when he returned bringing with him our supervisor, Mr. Lewis. Their helpful suggestions and communications were very encouraging to both teacher and pupil. The corn club was well represented at the corn show, and five oi the number won prizes. Our honor roll is as follows: x ~ J ? T"> T f A c i? irsi gritUC rciL* ?J cimai, nobill Hutto, Bertha L. Jefeoat, Chester Pool, Lottie M. Jefeoat, Fritz Hoover, Schoenberg Jefeoat, Lucius King. Advanced first grade.?Thelma Brown, Downie Furtick, Johnson King, Jr., Cole Hutto, Miriam Flake, Woodrow Williamson, Leola Spires, Odelle Hoover, Sammie Williamson, Leila May Smith. Second grade?John Poole, Howard THE urn Filled with good and sweet tiling Fancy and Staple Groceries, Can and Plain Pound Cake ready b Lemons, Nuts. Raisins, Figs ant Enjoy during Christinas?Fruit es " ?':ii CKu,? UU' uv^>"~nJn kjnui?. H.A.R1 LEXIXGTC Distinctive App the most practic gift. I This Sale place: stock at your d: prices you'd scai sible-shop now 1 F. B. Shac THE STORE OF COU 1513 Main St. i I 1 CHURCHES | Preaching at 7:30 p. rr.. Subject, "Who ie My Neighbor?" The public is most cordially invited to attend all these services. H. A. WHITTKN. Pastor. St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church. There will be divine services on Sunday, December the 11th, at 2:30 p. m. The Rev. Arthur B. Obenschain will preach. The theme will be: "Frepared to Meet God." The public is cordially invited to the service . PELIOX MISSION Rev. B. J. Wesslnger, Pastor. Services as follows: Holy Trinity, Pelior 11:15 a. m. first Sunday; 4 p. m., third Sunday. St. John's (Black Creek)?11 a. m. third Sunday; 4 p. ip., first Sunday. Church of the Good Shepherd, Swansea?11:15 a. m., fourth Sunday; 8:30 p. m., second Sunday. Orange Chapel, Springfield?11 a. m., Second Sunday; 8:30 p. m., fourth Sunday. Jefcoat, Marion Sturkie. Melveria Jefcoat, Doris Kirkland. Dar. Jefcoat. Cleo Tir.dal, Melton Jefcoat. Third grade?Bertha Spires, Legare Williamson. Fourth grade?Jettie Kirkland Evelyn Sturkie. Fifth grade?Annie Lee Fiake Nettie Wise. Seventh grade?Carl Jefcoat, Aaron Jefcoat. Mrs. Laara M. Hoyt Recommends Chamberlain's Tablets. "I have frequently used Chamberlain's Tablets, during the past three years, and have found them splendid for headache and bilious attacks. I am only too pleased, at any time, to speak a word in praise of them", writes Mrs. Laura M. Hoyt. 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