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LANDS ONCE VERY CHEAP. Whole Township in York County Exchanged (or Trifles. In the Sunday News of the 13th Jas. D. Grist, a brilliant young newspaper writer of Yorkville, S. C., tells an interesting story of how three square miles of what is today some cfciJfork's most valuable land was ^er^-inged for a pony, silver watch and small distillery. The story recalls a similar transaction made about the same time in which what is known teday as one of Dillon county's most Valuable plantations was exchanged for a pony of such uncertain value that it might have sold in the coin of the time et anywhere from |10 to 320. Last spring the owner refused an offer of 3400,000 for the same plantation- The forego ing proves mat as population increases there is a corresponding increase in land values, and that while there may be temporary depressions in the price of lands the trend is always upward. Mr. Grist's story follows: York, Feb. 12?Few* people there are In this day and generation who know that three square miles of land in Catawba township, York county, one of the richest townships in South Carolina once sold for an Indian pony, a silver watch, a small whiskey distillery and an old wagon. It is a truth that the average history of South Carolina fails to record; but it is a fact, nevertheless and the record is on the desk of the writer. That same three square miles of land that was sold 150 years ago for such a price couldn't be purchased to_ day for all the ponies and old wagons i and distilleries in all of South Carolina. But here is how it all came ab<y*t: K hundred and fifty years ago the Catawba Indians of whom but 13 5 counting mixed breeds and all, own eu mi ui ensierii x orK couniy, most of Lancaster County and a goodly portion of Mecklenburg county in North. Carolina. One of the first settlers in what used to be called "Indian Land," was William Ervin. He has many descendants living today in various sections of South Carolina. He came to South Carolina from Virginia at the Insistence of friends from that State who had come before and settled in South Carolina. 1 CY* it it dismantled. GET our new pric I Upholstering. , D. V. Perry mf3a wwni Ride in the new Set ' ger Glenbrook. We demonstration will 1 of what a dollar a today. After this experience yourself: "With su< general excellence Glenbrook price, w more money for a Because a GlenHrr* ^ an interesting rev? industry has accon ^ be happy to book I respective of whetl not a car owner or w tions of buying an i mm mnirrri rift ht W mobilt Short thro ? % : ^ PAIQE-DETROIT MOT KmVmIhwi of Foif Hi % I i I 1 J. EARLl j } _ Mlo TMI MOST BBAUTtPl THE DILL Given Three Square Miles. He obtained from the chief of the; Catawba tribe a lease of land three, miles square. There he settled with' his family in 1771, and according to | the record, he ever maintained pleasant relations with the Indians, j Just a small field of his rich lease produced plenty of corn bread and hominy and his trusty rifle was always to be depended upon to procure plenty of deer and wild turkey then abundant, for his family larder. Wants were few in those days. Luxuries were well nigh unknown in the families of hardy backwoodsmen o n/1 llliln LnKrtw ?**/! *"*???? " ? uuu tanax; rui/ui aitu cawci*3 l necessary to comfortable existence. Even coffee and lea were so rare that those living far away from the "settlemints" had them only occasionally. As a general thing milk and butter were plentiful. William Ervin's gave out and it was because of this that he sold his land so cheap. He had only been a resident of the Catawba country a few years when a disease among cattle became' prevalent. All of his cows died of the disease, j He bought more cows; for he could not be content live without milk and .butter. The distemper again visited j his farm and the cows were wiped out. A third time he bought cows and I the third time every animal on his farm died. | It was but natural that Ervin should be disheartened. There were no veterinarians in those days and William Ervin was unable to locate the disease. There was nothing for him to do if he and his family wanted to have their milk and butter except to move to some locality where freedom could be had from diseases fatal to cows. William Ervin made known to his friends the Catawbas, that he proposed to move. Being popular with them because he was ever kindly and fair in his actions with them, they did their best to dissuade him from his purpose. Finally Strikes Bargain. But he remained steadfast and finally he struck a bargain with a later day settler whereby he exchanged his three square miles of land for an Indian pony, a silver watch, a distillery and an old wagon. Placing his worldly goods in the wagon he moved with his family to the headquarters of Turkey Creek which are near where this town now Tkis is kow yon feel after going to r. & W. Repair Company. f) WHY? Because we y SATISFY You know what your car will cost before es on Painting and Lws'l a. B. White [ ries Paiee 5-Dassen 5 guarantee a single re-adjust your ideas in buy of motoring 5 you invariably ask :h power, speed and available at the r hy should I invest 5-passenger car?" ok demonstration is Nation of what the nplished we would you for a ride, irlier you bre or are ever had any inteniutomobile. nhikited at Autoui/huut tht fountrg OR CAR CO.. DETROIT far C?n and itoior Trucki a S BETHEA A,S. C. It C\K IK AMERICA ON HERALD, DILLON SOUTH CAJK stands. There his cows found immunity from disease and William Ervin and his family had all the milk and all the butter that they desired. William Ervin is described as "a brave, free hearted man, who would fight for a friend and give his last shilling to a needy stranger, with a great deal of dry humor and fund of anecdote, which he told well. Ho fought at Fort Du Quesne, and used to say he did there 'some of the tallest running to save the red hair on the top of my head.' " He fought in the revolutionary war as a member of Col. Edward Lacey's command and valiant service did he render to the forces of liberty. Fine farms now locate the spot where William Ervin settled. Great cotton mills are near the place. A strong Iron bridge spans the mighty Catawba that he used to swim. Railway traing and automobiles traverse his three-mile farm where he used to hung the deer and the bear and the wild turkey. Wonder what old William Ervin Flavor! No cigarette has the same delicious flavor as Lucky Strike. Because? It's toasted LUCKY STRIKE CIGARETTE (H CREDITORS NOTICE. Having qualified as administrator of the estate of Joel R. Carmichael, deceased, notice Is hereby given that all persons holding claims against the estate ar? hereby notified to present same duly authenticated within the time provided by law or thla notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All person? indebted to the said estate are hereby notified to make immediate payment to the undesigned administrator. James McLellan, 2 17 3t. Administrator MSEBML How to 1 A De< THE ultimate air ulate prices i can the planl stitutes and make it cotton but of bettei premium on your ci the advantage of a ? of a large productio; best seed. If you p more than a scrub c because they produo Nation's pioneer bn ganization of experi the United States. \ specialization enabh quality, bred and p I PEDIGF OAVID R. COI Hi , I ma^mrrrrrTTwrrrrr LuilaJKulL # [>LiNA, THURSDAY MORNING, FGBRl would say if he could come back and , inspect the farm three miles square tnat he sold 150 years ago for a pony, a silver watch, an old wagon and a small liquor factory? '( o Lexington NewsDlspatch. j1 It is to be hoped that Attorney ' General Woilf will win the suit to 1 prevent the interstate commerce com- ( mission to repeal a law of the state' of South Carolina by fixing the rates J to be charged by railroads within the , state. We are glad that our state attorney general takes the stand *he 1 does, but we very much fe^r that he 1 is fighting a losing battle.. Just the ' same we 8ay more power to him. Sol* rapidly has centralization been acconi-;' plished that nothing need surprise , us now, and the action of the inter- \ state commerce commission in ordering a three and one-half cent passenger rate when they must have known that our state law provides for three cents is only in line with presN'OTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE. Notice is hereby gxven that J. W., Wethington as Guardian of the es- j tsite of Bessie Wethington has made j application unto me for final dis-' charge as such guardian, and that, Friday, March 4tli at 10:00 a. m. in the forenoon haB been appointed for the hearing of the said petition. JOE CABELL DAVIS, Judge of Probate, 2 17 4t Dillon County. NOTICE OF FINAL DISCHARGE j ; r Notice is hereby Riven that J. \V.. Wethington, Guardian of J. C. Bass, j [ has made application unto me for r final discharge as such guardian and! I that Thursday, March 3rd at 11 || o'clock in the forenoon has been ap-r pointed for the hearing of the said' I petition. All persons holding claims against | the said estate are requested to file | them with the guardian 011 or before I 11 o'clock in the forenoon on Thurs- I day, March 3rd or this notice will be plead ir. bar of their recovery. .TOE CABELL DAVIS, Judge of Probate, 1 2 17 4t.. Dillon County. FINAL DISCHARGE NOTICE Notice is hereby giTen that Carrie B. Lewis, executor of the estate of Jonathan Lewis, deceased, has made application unto me for final discharge as executor and that Thursday, March 3rd, 10 o'clock in the forenoon has been appointed for the hearing of the said petition. All persons holding claims against 1 the said estate are requested to file them with the exeeutor on or before 1 10 o'clock in the forenoon on March 1 3rd or this notice will be plead In bar of their recovery. JOE CABELL DAVVIS, Judge of Probate, | 2 17 4t. Dillon County. J * ^DKISTEI Make creased n of the decreased cotton acreage movenr ind increase profits. The practical quesl ter reduce his production with other re pay?" The answer is by raising a sm quality and more per acre. If you < rop by virtue of a better grade and sta ;reater money return per acre minus the n cost per pound. The wise conclusion ilant an ordinary shoddy variety you rop. Colter's Pedigreed Seed produce tl e both quality and quantity. Our seed a seders of pedigreed cotton. We have t enced seed breeding experts of any see Vc are seed breeders,?not merely seed ? us to serve you by furnishing seed of edigreed by experts. Frite for our new Spring Catalog. 1EED SEED COMPv KER, President H. J. WEBBER. Gs Deoartment 1 Q.F irtsville, South Carolina % 11 r kj f Ik 1 ri 7 ? "AUY 24, 1021. put tendencies. We cannot destroy the railroads. If they must have Increased! re\?nues to keep going by all means I* t have them in reason. But when it comeg to a commission in Washington nullifying the law of a once sover-1 i ign state it seems to us that we iiave| rcntainly wandered far afield from, the ideals of our forefathers. Maybe tlie pendulum will swing buck the, other way some day. Maybe. _ o The world's highest peak lies in Tibet north of the British Indian borier and no European has ever approached nearer than 69 miles from its base so far as is known. Sir Franks Younghusband. the British solJier-explorer, will attempt to climb $ is is a is ? as? si h a 1 Incorrn 1 Reti S U 1 am prepared to g your Income Return: g had two years experi< g a large number of ret ] has been no come bac S ily explained withou S taxpayer; being loci 5 am available to assist ={ you may later be calli ^ tion by the Governm ?1 IS Non-Resident Ex IS you make your retur H to assist you in maki ? later called on for on jg 1 also have the n rsn T -1 - J m inquiries inaiieu H will receive my pron BB 1 C.G.L 51 LATT. IS 1SSBBSBBBHI I OHBBaK9>SSgBKS!!^^=SB & ICO Acreag" lent is to stimtion is: "How asonable sub- AD**. Li all acreage of Dlt Ol I :an demand a Sense Ac tple, you have . . ? ?. t n a I h uioauvaiiid^c ? ^ m i? is to plant the Farmef cannot expect e ' he best results re bred by the he largest ord company in dealers. Our the very best \.NY n- Mfr. -w x ~ B TV >Vi ' oaer * i-eoigreea ix-u ^ *k -//^l v rjT Coker's Pedigreed Web ^iiViAifii Coker's Pedigreed Web ; Coker's I'edliirted Web fc.tP?fe^ Coker's Pedigreed Har \ ' ' ' ' 1 ' ' v 'LPedigreed Ccker-Cle?el \ Coker's Pedigreed l>m x-: ^writ*,or ?" 1 t . ? to its summit next summer. o FINAL, DISCHARGE NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that Annie Daniels, administratrix of the estate of J. It. Daniels, deceased, has made annlicntion unto mo for fin?ii aio_ charge as administratrix and that Thursday, March 3rd, 11 o'clock in the forenoon has been appointed for the hearing of the said petition. All persons holding claims ugainst the said estate are requested to file them with the administratrix on or before 11 o'clock in the forenoon 011 March 3rd, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. JOE CABELL DAVIS. Judge of Probate, 2 17 4t. Dillon County. I?????????? ; Tax 1 a a irns a a assist you in making g! s for 1920. I have gj ?nce and have made g] ;urns and so far there ? ik which w^snoteas- ? t further cost to the a ated in the county I a ; in any case where ? pd on for an pvnlana- ?' r^i ent Agent. ^ :perts who might help [ ) ns might not be here IS ng an explanation if ? ie. H m ecessary blanks. j=j me to Latta, S. C., ? lpt attention. H M?C/C?, 1 4, 5. C. ? IS SSBSSSifflSS? e Pay Common Ivice for oughtful STAPLES) Her h.t. ?t.vpe Webber.... $6.00 tier Xo. 49-4 4.00 . tier No. 49 3 2.50 tier Xo H2-2 3.00 l?\ille Xo. 14 2.50 It ItesiHtuiit 3.00 STAPLESJ In ml 2.50 e Wilt Kesifttant . 2.b0 lantity Price*.