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THK n^ORENCE DAILY TIMES SATURDAY AFTERNOON, JUNE, 5, IfW). Cosy Bungalows fi^om $ 3 6 UP Dixie Fabricated Bungalows give every man a chance to own his own cosy, substantial, endurable, weather-proof, enjoyable home. Four wall-layer construction with dead air space between effects Insulation against Summer heat and Winter cold. Shipped in ear.y-to-handle sections—ijuickly erected by any handy man, by plans we furnish. What you save in rent will soon pay for a Dixie Fabricated Bungalow. DIXIE HOUSE COMPANY ! CHARLESTON. S. C. ' Write for illur* traitd catalog of Dixie 1 lousra priced from >264 to S3600, fell floor plana, apec If ic at Iona aad pricea. . Quick SUpnieute V. rr Cased Silver Wedding Gifts The prevailing idea of baying Table Silver in compact cases or more or less elaborate chests has developed a practical and interesting lot of assortments. For the bride nothing is nicer than a complement of pretty sil ver either in Sheffield or Sterling. We show them ranging from a modestly priced set in a case to a chest that bears the mark of quality and elegance. You are invited to see our display. FINKELSTEIN THE JEWELER 27 E. EVANS PHONE 100 p ltiute»B««KUimgMfte«aapjg».Ma«9gqp»i°e.?waS ms* - Still custom holds its sway! It is not necessary that the Graduation Gift comes from Sulzbacher’s but custom seems to have issued that decree. We suggest fountain pens, Eversharp pencils, watches, rings and there are many other appropriate gifts that we t vould delight in showing you. ulzbachers ESTABLISHED 1884 \ JlGRUEN watches^ . if-j ATT .VyrT — f Going Traveling? •> \ ConveA^our Money Into ... B. A. Cheques convenient SELF IDENTIFYING INSURANCE AGANST LOSS CASHED BY HOTELS AND £ANKS EVERY- < WHERE. FOR SALE BY X The First National Bank I Of Florence. “Athost Everything in Banking” The Visitor—Aecordfng’Tfo this newspa per, the war cost— Movie inagnat^rS-h-h! Visitor—Wliat’ff tlie matter? Movie inngnate—I don’t want the star to hear any amount, like that.— Film Fun. Oh, Fudge. "Some complain that women an? no longer skilled in the use of the needle." "Well?” “But my wife cati adjust one on a graphophone much better than I can.” Handicap. "I don’t think Edith will ever make a hit as a vocalist.” “She has a good voice." "Yes. but she's got such a big mouth that there's an echo, and that spoils the effect of her singing.” Charitable View. The Setter—What did the fiends In human form cirt your tail oft for, Sport? The Fox Terrier—Search me! May be one of the results of the high cost of living Is dogtail soup. The Part That Pleased. "How did you enjoy the big meet ing?” "First rate,” replied Farmer Corn- tosscl. "The speeches didn’t amount to much, hut the hecklin’ was right Interestin’.” Professional Jealousy. First Artist—Congratulate me, old man. I’ve just sold a picture to old banker Parvenu for $2,lXto. Second Artist—Clad to hear it. The miserable old skinflint deserves to be stuck. WqjtSE TUAN CHICKENS. „ "What did you raise in your gar den last year?” "Nothing. Some kids In the neigh borhood raised Cain in it." Geology and Finance. Some day the coal will all give out. Yet,' as we fear the worst. We are convinced beyond a doubt, • The cash will vanish first. Incredulity. Fortune Teller—I see on the cards that you are going to be married. Fair Patron—I don’t understand how you can see that on the cards when I haven't ordered them yet. Cleaned Out. Judge—Have you anything to offer the court before sentence Is passed on you? Prisoner—Xo, your honor; roy law yer took my last dollar. Accepting the Correction. The Gob—A strange cruiser has Just passed us. The Ensign—Say, “sir.” The Gob—A strange cruiser has just surpassed us. > Not Wanted. “I can give you reading lights In your library of considerable candle power—” "But I don't .want candles. I want electric light." The Real Test. "Hh has a great/ memory for names and faces.” “That’s all right, hut can he remem ber tip? times he borrows money from his friends?” Loyalty. “Pa, what is loyalty?” "Loyally, my hoy* is that spirit which causes a man to turn down an offgr of more money from tha other fellow.” Hardest Kind of Work. Housewife—There Is plenty of work about if you’d only look for it. Hobo—Yes, lady, an’ by the time I’ve found It all me energy's gone. On the Defense. Oke—Would you he snlisfiod If yon had all the money you wanted? Owens—I’d he satisfied If I had all the money my creditors wanted. Naturally. “She made a .pointed address at the clnh yesterday.” “What was It on?” “Pin money." SOCIAL NEWS The Fault. "This automobile, secies to he dis able.* C'mewhere. What’s the trouble with her?” “I guess It's her rheumatic tires.” f + + + ♦• + + ♦♦♦* * 4 ■* MISS ALICE HODGES ENTER- + > TAINS SEVENTH GRADE * * + + + + + + + + + * Yesterday afternoon Miss Alice Hodges entei tained the seventh grade, at her home on South Warley street at a pretty porch party. As ■acn guest arrived they w.?re usher ed to the south west corner of the porch by Miss Sallie Hodges, where in a hewer of vines and ferns they were served delic.ons fruit punch by Mrs. J. H. Rainwater. After which ..ardeers. were chosen for rook, and hot y contested games finely narrow ed down to one table, the prize, a box of choeolntos won by Miss Sarah Bradhani. the booby falling to Miss •Sarah Reaves. In the dining room which was iRum:fully decorated with gray moss and Dorothy Perkins roses, ’ Mrs. Thomas Anderson sliced cream and cake that was served on the porch bv Airs. Hodges ass:sted by Mrs. L. Gregg. Robert Hodges presented each depaiting guest with miniature baskets tilled with mints. Resigned to Fate. In the early days of the war a group of optimistic young men assembled at the utticers’ training camp at Fort Myer, Va., with all the necessary ap purtenances of officers, from spurs to an extra pair of Held glasses. Later on, ns It became necessary for the authori ties to hand out little pink slips and one-way tickets home, it grew into a custom for the departing candidates to auction off Ids equipment. One Saturday morning Captain Blank said sharply to Candidate Jones of Company X: “Mr. Jones, drill the company.” Mr. Jones stepped forth. Taking his place before the company, he was sud denly stricken dumb. “Well?" demanded the captain with h strongly rising Inflection. Jones gulped. “Wh-wh-what am I offered for my truck locker?" he stam mered.—Home Sector. MHHKr******* ****** i 1 II Better be “Safe than Son y” means you better carry Fire Insurance. Ours is costing our members something like $5.25 per Thousand a year. Write us to come see you and go into detail. Country Property only. THE FLORENCE COUNTY FARMERS MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. 1 D.E.FRASER, Secty. & Agt. Bannockburn, S. C. | J W. McCOWN. Pres. * Florence, S. C. i * w *********** ************************************* -^r- ~ <►« *>♦♦*•* fr t PERSONALS 4 {• + + ** + ** + ** Mrs L. E. Dew of Latta is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. B. F. Allen. . * * * Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Winn are visit ing relatives in Uennettsville. * * * Miss Hazel Thomas who has been teaching school at Chester has re turned home. * * * Mr. Fernie Morgan of Monroe, N. (\. is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. (’. M. Morgan on X. Colt St. * * * Mrs. M. E. Williams is quite sick at tile home of her daughter. Mrs. B. G. Game, 2:i S. Coit. * * * Airs. P. B. Sandlin has returned from Fayetteville, X. C., where she has been visiting friends. * * v Miss Sallie Hodges left this morn ing for Conway and Myrtle Beach to spend some time with friends and re! at ves. * * * Miss Robert Jester Harbour, who has been the attractive litt'e guest of hei aunt. Airs. Lincoln S. Morrison (Sandlin apartments) for the past week, has teturne d to her home in Atlanta. * * * Dr Furman H. Martin left last night for Greenville to attend the' an nual meefing of the Board of. Trus tees of Furman University and to take part In the formal UistaTation of Dr. AY. .1. McGlothlin ajs President of the University. Dr. Martin will also attend the Annual Banquet of the Alumni Association and return to Florence on Tuesday, His pulpit will he filled, on Sunday morning^,by*Dr. W. T. Derieux of Columbia. * * ♦ Airs. M. C. Brunson and little dau ghter. Jean Leonora, and Miss Bes sie Gregg have govje to Henderson ville, X. C., to spend’some time. * ♦ # Air. John A. Chase, Ur., Is at home for the summer from the South Caro llna University. * *’ * Qliver McCurry and AVill Cooper of Bailey returned home yesterday for the summer holiday!. ’il i J9V A Wager Lost on Coolidge. At n reunion a 'Do man met a class mate on the campus. The latter wore a broad grin. “What’s the Joke?” “I made a wager that I could get Cal Coolidge into n five-minute con versation. I Just tried It. Here’s the conversation: * " ‘Cal, I understand they’re going to knock the tar out of you this election.’ “ ‘Maybe.’ " T hear that a spellbinder Is up against you.’ “ ‘Yes/ ** ‘Perhaps that will help you; you may shine by contrast/ " ‘Perhaps so/ “f was stuck for anything more to ■ay. I’m now going to pay the wng?r." —George MacAdam In World’s Work. Steel Want General. All around the globe there Is a de mand for American steel. Portuguese East Africa has extensive railroad plans, and In Slam there Is a call for 82,000 tons of rails. A New York firm has contracts for $5,000,000 for office buildings and other structures In Tokyo and other /apanese cities. In Rome there Is a building program for housing government employees. South American requirements nre extensive. Gloomy Outlook. “When Mrs. Crnblelgh died she told Mr. Cmhleij^ she would meet him In i another world." “Did Mr. Crahfelgh act ns If he ( thought sl.e would keep her promise?" “i Ji/ge so. The neighbors said he looked greatly depressed.”—Birming ham Age-Herald. NOTICE Owing to r. of water for several hours yesterday we have been delayed li getting out laundry today with our usual promptness, We are rushing matters with all possible speed and hope to be entire’y up af ter today. Flcronee Steam Laundry. Riding a Cultivator * Under a Sizzling Sun is no soft job. You can make the day’s work easier by using the cultivator shown here because just an easy, swaying motion of the body swings the seat to either side and guides the gang. / It is easy for a boy to operate the Avery “Joy Rider” Side levers after being set to give the desired depth of cultivation need not be touched, making it easy when turning. Standards can be tilted so sweeps clean the bed. The distance between gangs is changed without stopping the team, and wheels can be set as close together as 40 inches or as far apart as 48 inches. . Come in and let us show you this cultivator and tell you the rest o£ the story. FINKLEA-IVEY COMPANY WINONA. S. C. BIRTH NOTICE Born to Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Thomas Uunc 5,a boy, “James Valen tine.” Mappin & Hamilton HOUSE PAINTING PAPER HANGING PHONE 568 OFFICE OVER McCOWN HARD WARE COMPANY x X t The Planters Produce and I V X % Storage Company x I f f are now erecting a 20,000 bushel Sweet Potato Storage House at Florence and X V X «£♦ Timmonsville, S. C. This will, meet a sure market for Sweet Potatoes at har- ^ ♦♦♦ . V & vesting time this Fall. Porto Rico variety preferred. A I • X V The cool weather has checked the growth of our plant beds, but we have V v T & some plants ready now. Place your order at once with The Planters Produce «+« and Storage Company or phone 4002 Florence. We will see that you are fur- *<£ nished with plants in time.and will assure you a market when your crop is V matured. WE want 400 acres in sweet potatoes by July 15th. j T 7 V C. G. BROWN, T. B. YOUNG, J V -X ♦♦♦ Secretary. / President. f f f "FINE FEATHERS” f X ♦ A tremendous, gripping drama, whi ch had a run of six months in New York and three months in Chicago, is being brought as a complete and fin ished production to your very doors. “Fine Feathers” is a mighty pro 1 J test against certain wrongs of prese nt day society. It is clean and wholesome and makes btt.er men and wo- 9 ' men of those who see and hear the the play. It is the play that fade New York think. The cast includes such & well known players as Edwin Cushman, Bernice Parker, Frederck Smith and Harry T. Joyner, all of whom ^ X have records of many successful years on the stage. The company Is b«ing sent out under the personal di J ♦ rection of Percival Vivian of New York City, who recently staged the great religious pageant, “The Wayfar- %♦ er,” at Madison Square Garden. l CHAUTAUQUA 8:30 O’CLOCK | | Welman’s Famous Cosmopolitan Orchestra | V* Following their custom of getting the “best there is,” the Community Chautauquas take prde in presenting » Weltman’a Famous Cosmopoll an Orchestra. Leon Weltman. famous Russian violinist, is tne conductor, and 1^ included among the artists Is the phenomenal boy organist, Percy Holmes. Of special interest will be the solo 1 J work of Ethel Harrington, the young, talented soprano, who always scores a personal triumph wherever she ap- ^ j? ^ pears The program of Qie Orchestra is noted for Hs variety of selecti-vi'. Berutiful symphonies from’ “Car- men,” “Faust,” Cavalleria Rusticana and other operas, as well as folk songs, marches, waltzes, novelty num- 4^ jL btrs, violin, piano, organ and fiute solos,—all go to make up a program of rare excellence. X .4 Y Old Lumber Beet By n government test In Germany, sound lumber that la 25 years old has !< been proved materially stronger T Two Big Concerts Monday 3:30 and 8:30 P. M. Closing Day. BOTH OF THESE ARE GUARANTEED TRjEAT! vie iViM