Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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MONUMENT, BUILT BY NATURt, , TO COMMEMORATE DEEDS OF SUMTER’S SOLDIERY. |iV 4r ; * I |L>vv- I ’ f '• t BLli ME PROUD JFP SCHOOLS Without Solicitation by Them Repre sentative Body of Citizens Recom mend Better Pay for .Taacherm. Sumter.—There is a plan under way here for a park to be opened in the city as a memorial to the splendid men of Sumter, who gave their lives in the world war. A group of citizens has purchased the W. A. Bowman property at the intersection of Hamp ton avenue and Haskill street and ex pects to present it to the city to be used for this purpose. There has been substantial evidence Large Attendance Summer School. Rock Hill.—Attendants at the sum- mer school at Winthrop College are t »We the eduratlimaL-cmusaA l»ceaUjt.of a. fact often, aaawted a ere -stfH-arriviTTgv—Over 1HHr~'aUendSiTt?"r ?* u<aulu50u * s * that s„n,to, io have already enro iie(i, and during the that Sumter is proud of her city schools and stands willing to back them in every way. Without any action on the part of the superintendent or teachers, 20 men of the town, hastily called together by Mayor L. D. Jen nings, apeared before the school board at its last meeting and requested that the superintendent’s salary be increas ed to $5,000 a year and that $120 a year be added to the salary of every 4 teacher white and " negro in the "school s. Hardship Complained Of. Washington.—Upon complaint of B. B. Gosset of Anderson, who— maoe strenuous objection to the motor corps of the Army depleting cotton mill help in South Carolina, the mat ter was taken up several days ago by Senator Dial and as a result it was ACreed that not more than 69 men Dram each county would be so taken. Senators Dial and Smith are In re- helpt of an urgent telegram from James D. Hammett chairman of the executive committee of the South Car olina Manufacturers' Association, making complaint that the same thing la being done in Greenville and oU^er counties in the state, with serious re sults In the labor situation. Bureau In Blackvilla. Barnwell.—The United State* pub- Ua health service, medical advisor to the bureau of war risk Insurance, haw S tablished offices in Blackvitle and r. D. K. Briggs has been appointed local government examiner. This Blves persons discharged from the mil itary or naval forces residing in the visiulty an opportunity to receive medical attention and medical exam ination for the filing of applications tor compensation as all such persons tonst furnish a,medical certificate of physical condition. All Day Current. Barnwell.—That Barnwell will soon enjoy the advantages of all day elec trie current Is the statement made by W. J. Lemon, one of the commission- mu of public works 6f this city. Tais move has been under advisement by the commissioners for some time, as thny realized that the growing number of small industries that could and would use the power would make tae proposition self sustaining from the outset Besides providing current for business houses, the new move will be a boon to housekeepers. M M m HUE Within the Past Psw Months lllialt Distilling Has Become a Practice in Every Section of the State. Greenville, 8. C.—More whiskey is bedng manufactory} in South Caro lina at the present time than ever before in the history of the state, ac- tKTrdtnr to a statement made by C. J. Lyon, United States marshal for the western district of the state. At one time, the marshal stated, the art of making whiskey was practiced almost exclusively by mountaineers, but within the past few months illicit dis tilleries have sprung up all over the section. Scarcely a day passes that the lo cal revenue men do not cut up one or more stills in Greenville, Pickens, and Oconee counties. The force of men employed In running down dis- tillries is being increased, as * it is thought that a larger number will be needed after bone-dry prohibition the nation over goes into effect on July 1. next few days the enrollment is ex pected to rach 800 or more. Students from five states are attending the summer school, which judging by the progress of the first week will be the most successful ever held at Win throp, not only in point of attendance but also in the scope of studies offer ed and in the excellent lecture course. Llfs Sentence for Four. Laurens.—Four negroes who were held on charge of killing Wash Reed er, a returned negro soldier, at Clinton about a month ago, were found guilty of murder with recommendation to mercy in the court of general ses sions here this week. Life sentences were given the negroes by presiding judge Frank B. Gary of Abbeville. Charlie Ferguson had made an alleg ed confession of the crime, implicat ing the other negroes, and hs was used as the principal witness for the state. Fire Hazards Discussed. Greenville.—At e meeting held here to hear report of the 15 inspectors of South Carolina Fire Prevention Association, it was shown to W. A. McSw&in, insurance commissioner, that a serious fire hazard exists in the cKy of Greenville, due largely to poor housekeeping of many merchants was made of the mercantile district, from basement to attic, and in many buildings aa unusual amount of rub bish and other inflammable material was found. Featherstone a Candidate. Greenwood.—C. C. Featherstone, of Greenwood, one of the best known lawyers in upper South Carolina, with Kenneth L. Baker and 8. H. McGhee, also of Greenwood, were in Washing ton recently, and called at fhe depart- ntent of Justice to lay claims to the judgship of the western district before Attorney General Palmer. While Mr. Palmer made no state ment as to what would be done in this matter, it is understood that the recommendation which he will make may not be further delayed after the two South Carolina senators have told Mm whom they wish named for this place. Mator Corps and Cavalry Unit. * Columbia^—Trustees of the Univer sity of South Carolina have been as sured that the war department will establish at the institution next ses sion a motor corps and a cavalry unit. Effort is being made to have a naval unit also. The motor corps unit will be a part of the extension work to be caried on by the university next session, and young men, who do not have the re quired 14 units to admit them regu larly to the university class rooms, will be admitted to this corps in that it is designed primarily to give the students mechanical skill. Regula tions for the cavalry unit will be much more rigid. A minimum of 50 men in eaoh unit will be * required. Killed by Falling Bln. Gaffney.—A 16-year-old boy named Charles Mullinax. who was serving a sentence of one year on the chain gang of Cherokee county for house breaking and larceny,’ was killed in stantly, when the supports of the rock bln gave way apd he was crush ed to death under the load of rock and earth. It is presumed that he went under the structure to plrocute a raincoat which had been left there when the accident occurrd. Nelson Johnson, a negro convict who is serv ing a 20-year sentence on the chain- gang. was the only witness of thp ac cident. ATTENDANCE OFFICES RESIGNS. J. W. Wood lo Accept. Course Gives by Federal Government at Georgia School of Technology. Sneeeeded by L. C. Taylor. / Laurens, 8. C., July 2, (Special’— J. W. Wood, who was appointed sev eral months ago as Attendance Officer for this county under the compulsory school attendance law, has handed In his resignation to the county board of education and L. C. Taylor, of Prince- ton, has been appointed in his stead. Mr. Taylor attended Furman Universi ty and has been & teacher in the coun ty schools for several years. The board considered itself fortunate in securing his services. < Mr. Wood accepted a course in the Georgia School of Technology given him by* the federal govemhxent in car rying out its policy qf training wound ed soldiers for useful occupations in life. Mr. Wood, who was & lieutenant in the service, received a bullet wound in the Argonne Forest fight in France and was placed on the total disability list by the War Risk Insurance Board. Rather than accept the monihly stipend paid out to discharged soldiers in this list, Mr. Wood has chosen to I Additional Tax Levied. Greenville.—In order to meet the increased expenses of the city schools resulting from the enforcement of the compulsory school attendance law, the trustees and a formal mass meeting of citisenft levied an additional tax of it mills for the city schools. This the total tax levy mow 16 mills, an<T will yield an additional $50.- •flO Income, which, however Is hardly expected to be sufficient to meet tae nands in which event an additional tax *$11 probably be levied to meet any —eft- I'fcjiwcy-u'arrtEyifei-- -- ' Outing for Boy Scouts. -Oaffney.—The Boy Scouts of Gaff- y any and Blacksburg are planning for a ten days’ outing at Drave on Broad Btver The boys have secured four large army tents, and will spend the eatlre ten days at this pleasant spot About Master Witherspoon and assist ant S. C. Bcribltng and John W. Boozer, will accomMny thorn on the ^ aid give theifi lessons in wood- while on the trip. JFhe boys se- _ K associate members last week It to probable that a largo num- of others will Jol*. «i Officers Seize “Paw-Paw." Rock Hill.—State Constable Bate man of Camden, assisted by' Mr. Youngblood, chief of police of this city, seized a large quantity of “Paw- Paw” at the stores of two Rock Hill merchants, confiscating 1,524 bottles at the store of E. F. Duncan and $26 bottles at the store of J. A. Howie In the Manchester Mill village on the out skirts of the city. The Paw-Paw is being held by local officers until fur ther Investigations have been made and additional evidence has been com piled. Capt. Cosby left on Monday for Camp Mills, New York. Miss Emmie Young left on Thursday to yttend summer school at Brenau. Miss John Watts, of Cross Hill, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Richey. Mr. Lindsay Cromer has recently returned from overseas and is now at home. Miss Elizabeth Douglas is visit-! ing relatives in Chester. Mrs. Nancy Jackson is visiting Mrs. L. B. Dillard. Miss Marv Ruth Copeland left Friday for Montreat. 4\v I. / »Wlv/» ■' »rr »,. , »W»Y /1 r »w», ,V> ilWlYV IvVIVYk. at'.UVY IvYl'.V-kY i frhvt lYt IVY IVY »v/ iW$Yv'|W»r/ $VV 4\Y » I Ivy IVY^W |W IVY ft rfAVYftr/ft The Glorious Fourth is now at hand. Prepare and spend the day in comfortable apparel. You can get your wants supplied here. -mm Bathing Suits ;. For men, ladies and boys'are here for you. Elen’s Bathing Suits at $2.00, ladies’ Bathing Suits at Ip3.50, boys’ Bathing Suits at $1.00. Come in and get your size before it is gone. Get ready for the Fourth. Drvwnad Man War Veteran. Laurens—Luther VanHoy, who was drowned t a$ Ware Shoals, formerly lived in Laurens and was for a num ber of years a member of the Trayn- ham Guards, officially known as Com pany D. and one of the units of the One funded and Eighteenth Regi ment, Thirtieth Division. Capt. Ar thur Lee. speakirg of Private Van- Hoy, paid a tribute t6 his memory- saying that he was one of the most dutiful men be had In 'the entire earn- nany. was’ always ready to do bt» doty cheerfully and well. . Men’s Palm Beach Suits We have a limited quantity of these left, so come along and get one before they are all gone. Spend the fourth comfortably. The prices are $>13.50 and $15.00. \ ■■■ ■■ - Shirts Treat yourself to one of those silk shirts we now have on display. They are the kind that careful dressers want, so come and get yours. Price $10.00, a full assortment of patterns. An .elegant line of shirts at $1.50, 2.00, 2,.50, 3.00, 3.50 4.00 and 5.00. A new shipment just arrived. *■ ' • Men And Boys Underwear We have that cool comfortable kind made by Wilson Bros, and Cooper, two piece suits or unioi suits. Un ion suits*for men at $1.00, 1.50, 2.00 and 2.50. The two piece garments for men at $1.00 each in bal- briggan, mainsook or pajama checks. Boys union suits at $1.00 and $1.50 each. j* Cloth Oxfords Let your feet be comfortable too, put them into a pair of our white canvass or palm beach oxfords. Mens white oxfords at $2.50, 3.00, 3.50 and 4.00, mens palm beach oxfords at $2.00, 2.50, 3.00 3.50, 4.00 and 5.00. Ladies white*oxfords and pumps at $>1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 3.00, 3.50, 4.00, 5.00 and 6.00. Bring the children in too, we will fit them at the right price. > ■ - •_ ■ , —ii— •' • .* «• • • V:-.-I The Store that can Fill your Cool Comfortable Wants at Moderate Prices. V