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MR. BAILEY PROMOTED Raleigh Boy Climbing I'p With faro, lina Power and Light Company. Raleigh (N. C.) Observer. The many friends of Mr. William Bailey will read with interest and pleasure the following from the Goldsboro Argus concerning him: "Mr. William Bailey, who has been with the Carolina Power and Light company in this city for some months mid has won many friends here who hold him in 'highest esteem, leaves today for Cheraw, S. C., to accept the management of the company's office in that town, which is a decided promotion and while we all here part with him with teal regret it is a pleasure to us that this desirable promotion has come to him." Demonstration Dallies. The Chronicle is requested to announce that prominent speakers, rep' resenting Clemson college and the State Department of Agriculture will hold 'three demonstration rallies in Chesterfield county on the following dates: Macedonia school house, Wednesday, February 4. Center Point school house, Thursday, February 5. Wamble Hill school house, Friday, February .6. 0 These schools are cooperating with the Farm Demonstration department, on school plots, in an effort to teach the coming generation practical agriculture. The teache'rs and trustees of these schools, and others .interested in this work invite every body to attend these demonstrations. An Interesting Coin. v Mr. J. F. Harper has in his posession a silver half-dollar bearing date of 1827. The coin is in a splendid state of preservation. On the medallion side is found a wrpath composed of 13 stars, representing the original 13 colonies, under the medalion is the date. On the reverse side is the eagle clasping in his claws the arrow and ^ the spr?g of myrte, underneath the eagle is thn dwowl^iltlM1 value of the cola?50C. Around the edge of the coin appears th following legend: "Fifty Cents Half Dollar." These old time coins are quite rare these days, especially so as well preserved as is this one of Mr. Harper's. Tag Day. For the benefit of the graded school ' library, Saturday, February 21st is "tag day." The school children will present tags, and every one who receives this tag is expected to give a small amount of money?a large amount will not be refused?something to help push this good cause along. Sunday School Convention. The 37th annual Sunday School convention will meet in Anderson February 11-15, 1914. This convention promises to be a very fine one. as several noted workers from outside the State, as well as those in the State, will be there. One feature of the convention will be the entertaining of the superintendents of the State by the local superintendents at a banquet. During the convention a fine musical programme has been prepared and Sunday school work will be discussed for the east to the largest department of work. Chesterfield county is entitled to 20 delegates and wants that many to go. Be in time and apply to president W. C. Ellis, Cheraw, S. C., for certificate of Sunday school workers. Instructor Sent From California. The following order has been issued by the war department: "Under the provisions of general orders. Xo. 74, war department. 1913, Sergent Henry Thompson, Company I. Sixteenth Infrantry, presidio of SanFransiseo, Cal.. is detailed for duty in connection with the organised militia of the State of South Carolina and will be sent to Columbia, S. C., with orders to report .to the adjutant of the I State for duty. Hy order of the secretary of war, Leonard Wood, majorgeneral, chief of staff." Punished Perjury With Death. The early Romans threw perjurers from the Tarpelan rock, a high cliff, falling from which was certain death, and at a later period any person who swore falsely was sentenced to have his tongue cut out, which also was equivalent to death. Resolutions adopted by Pee Dee Camp, No. 227, W. 0. .W. On Tuesday lnorninp, December 23rd, 1913, there passed Into the Great Beyond Lemuel Drake Harrall. In the death of our brother, Pee Dee Camp No. 227, Woodmen of the World has sustained no ordinary lojjs. With hearts bowed down, and tearful eyes, we pay our tribute to his memory and record our appreciation of his exalted worth. sovereign narian was oorn in v.nestorlield county and died in Florence, S. C.. where he had gone to he treated at a hospital, the morning of December 23rd, in the 59th year of his age. Sovereign Harrall's character for unobtrusive piety, for strict integrity of purpose and consistency of life, were well established. As a man he was honest and inoffensive; as a husband and father, affectionate and kind; as a friend, ardent and faithful, and realizing that he was a man and a friend, whose place it will he hard to fill, therefore be it resolved First: That we sorrowfully yield to the decree of Providence which has deprived this Camp of a faithful and zealous worker. Second: That we cherish affectionately and revrently the memory of our brother. Third: That in his death the community has lost an honest and ul?right cPizen; his family a fond and faithful husband and father. Fourth: That by his uniformly correct bearing and demeanor he had won our respect and esteem and that we deeply regret his death, and ten-j der to his stricken wife and children our sincere condolence in this, the hour of their affliction. /Fifth: That these resolutions be ltt-1..J ! ? A-U _ nnrl Ill LMISIH'U 111 U.lt" OUl CI (Jlfcll I loni'i iw?u The Cheraw Chronicle and a copy be furnished by the clerk to the family of the deceased. Sixth: That a page in our minute book be dedicated to his. memory and that these resolutions be inscribed thereon. M. C. THOMAS, W. J. STRICKLIN, G. W. MARTIN. Committee. NOTICE ! On the 4th day of Februarynext, sit 11 o'clock, a. m., at the bridge across Thompson's ('l-cck and Craig's mill 1 will let to the lowest bidder a contract to build a steel bridge across said creek at said place. Also at the same time and place a contract to build the same kind of bridge across Thompson's Creek 011 the road from Chesterfield to Cheraw, S. C. II. F. KING, County Supervisor. Value of a Boy. school officials in Beverly, Mass., calculated the money gain for their pupils in vocational education. They found that an expediture of $800 per boy in industrial training had raised the capitalization of the boy's economic value from $6,000 to $15,000 or $18,000. To Take Out Spots. It is not generally known that eucalyptus oil will remove grease, including machine oil, from any fabrio without injuring it in any way. Dressmakers should welcome this tip, as oil is often spilt on a costume in the making, due to bad working machines. Inside Information. Callow Sportsman?You remember when you guided me five years ago, Jake? What calliber rifle was I using that year?" Guide?"I don't know, sir; the doctor ain't never dug out the bullet"?Puck. ? TYonderfnl Cough Itemed)'. I)r. King's New Discovery is known everywhere as the remedy which will surely stop a cough or cold. D. P. Lawson of Edison, Tenn., writes:"Dr. King's New Discovery is the most wonderful cough, cold and throat and lung medicine 1 ever sold in my store. It can't be beat. It sells without any trouble at all. It needs no guarantee This is true, because Dr. King's New Discovery will relieve the most obstinate of coughs and colds. Lung troubles quickly helped byxits use. You should keep - bottle in the house at all times for all the members of the family. 50c and $1. All druggists or by mail. H. E. Bucklen & Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis.?Advertisement. DARLINGTON THEATRE. Some Fine l'lays to be Seen at Darlington Theatre Soon. To our Patrons We are pleased to be able to secure a fine line of attractions for the Darlington Theatre during the next few weeks. This season has been a hard one; very few good attractions in the South and we have had very few good ones. However, we have secured some fine ones for February and we trust that our out of town patrons may notify us in advance and we- will see to it that they are 'taken care of. On February 3rd, "Macaria," dramatized from Augusta J. Evans' great novel of the same name, will come to Darlington. This play has been on the road but three weeks; having.opened at Norfolk, Va., just tihree weeks ago. Darlington will get the No. 1 company which means that a real treat is in -* ' - - _.v^ at. siore lor lose wuu set; una blew. ?> traction. A full scenic equipment is carried by this company. On February ."th one of the greatest actresses In America, Miss Henrietta Grosman, will come to Darlington in her latest play, "The Tongues of Men." A big guarantee had to be put up to b'ing Miss Grosman here, but the management has the assurance of one of the biggest houses in the history of the theatre. Read any paper or magazine and see who and what Miss Crosman is.- You cannot afford to miss this offering, for it is not often that a town of this .size can secure an attraction of such high order. Miss Grosman is just out of New York and brings with her the original company and productions Getter get your tickets early. . On February ll'th, one of the best plays ever written, "Polly of the Circus," with the celebrated S*t Leon family, will pay Darlington another visit. This play 'has been presented here several times to packed houses. It is a beautiful play?one th;? will please everyone and the company presenting It in Darlington is an excellent one: in fact it is claimed to be better than ever. You will like "Polly of the Circus." On February 13th, the greatest play ever written?the play that has taken the country by storm, "Within the Law," will be.presented in Darlington by a New "VJork cast. It is needless to tell you that this attraction is guaranteed. It is packing the theaYes in every town in the United States, and will pack the Darlington Theatre to the doors upon itB visit here. You cannot mtes this great attraction?you wan?( choice seats too, so order your tickets early and you will not be disappointed. The criticisms in the "State" and " New? and Courier" last week, of "Within the Law" should mean capacity houses for this attraction anywhere in South Carolina. Look up the papers and read these criticisms. Rcmember "all good'roads lead to Darlington." Hewitt and Witcover, Mgrs. Darlington Theatre. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina County of Chesterfield Pursuant to a decree heretofore granted in the case of the Home Building & Loan Association vs. A. D. Chapman, et. al., I will offer for sale before the Town Hall in Cheraw, S. C., on the 16th day of February, 1914, at 12 o'clock, M., to the highest bidder for cash, the following real estate, to wit: All that lot in the town of Cheraw being that part of said town known as Powe Town, known and designated on plan of said town as Lot 66. bounded by lots 65, 67 and 77 and by Third street and running back three hundred (300) feet, preserving the same width all the way. Terms of sale: One-half cash and the balance in twelve months, the de ferred payments to bear interest from date at the rate of seven per cent and to be secured fcy mortgage of the premises. Purchaser to pay for all necessary papers. P. A. MURRAY, JR. Master. Company for George. Bobbie, aged six, asked his mother: "You are not a liar, mamma, are you?" "No, son, I never told a lie." Bobbie hesitated, but he wau ho proud of hiB mother he said: "Mother, you won't be very lonesome when you go to heaven, 'cause you'll be with George Washington" _ $25 and $20 $12 I j I* Th I ^5Z5HSZS33ZSZ5Z5Z5Z5ZSZ52SZSZS2S 1 Clean Teeth 1 Dj Preserve your teeth from decay a H ful by using Harmony Speariment c H . [J U For the next thirty days we will 5j brush with each tube of Harmon 25 cents if you will sign your rz Dj 1 LADD'S DR q The Rexi 8 s IS 1 tube Harmony Speariment Too! 5j lCriterion Tooth Brush For next 30 days you can get then Sign here ib^SBS2SHS2SE5HSZSHS2SHSHSHSHSESH52S] Decision Reserved. An English seamstress, says the Manchester Ouardian. who was hell> ing to make some costumes for a Browning pageant, was asked if she had ever read any of ?he poet. "No," she replied, "I've never read e.ny of that sort of stuff; not Browning, nor Shakespeare neither. But then, you know," she added, "my mother has her own opinion about Shakespeare." Bar to Ants. If one is housekeeping in the country and bothered by an attack of ants upon the bread box, take a common piece of chalk, such as children use for writing on a blackboard, and draw a ring around the bread box with it. The same kind of chalk ring will keep them out of closets where dresses are hanging or away from shelves. He Got His. "Sirrah;" thundered her father, "wer9 >ou kissing my daughter when I t ? nnvut" "Vnti bet!" I i tame in j udb uv.. . chirped up the unabashed suitor, "and | It's up to you to apologize for butting | In!" Handy. Mrs. Knlcker?"I suppose you've j missed your husband terribly since . he's been away?" Mrs. Bocker?"Oh, I dreadfully! He makes such a splen- I did fourth at bridee." Emerson's Advice. There should be on every tower | watchers set to observe and report of i every new ray of light, in what quar- | ter 6oever of heaven it should appear, and their report should be eagerly and reverently received.?Emerson. Mens Suits .50 e Evans Co. I SJESHSHS2SHSSSZ5E5E5aSZ5HSZ5HSZSH5 i n I / Vever Decay | i In c .nd keep them white and beauti- j t Tooth Paste, 25 cents. G K - ru 0 give a splendid 15 cent tooth } J y Speariment Tootih Paste lor / . nTtl? and--bi4gg it- to ? | ? UG STORE I " all Store' $ ? ^ n n th Paste, 25c G ^ g 4?c H ii both for 25 cents. W i5HSHSHSSSa5HSH5HSZSE52SHSHSasaj FOR HEM?5 room cottage in Kinland. Electric lights and other conveniences. Apply Maynard-Raley Realty & Trust Co. FOR SALE?2-horse power Gasoline engine?just the thing for sawing wood, pumping water, crushing corn, and most any. other use on farm. In good condition, can be seen running. This is a rare bargain?cash or terms. Apply at The Chronicle office. FOR SALE?A lot of skates, in good order. Apply to J. N. Stricklin at Chronicle office. FOR SALE?Good combination horse ?good saddler and good buggy annimal. Apply Dr. L. E. Bull, Cheraw, S. C. FOR RENT?Six room house in Kinland. Apply to John Hickson. A. P. CHAPMAN Livery and Feed Stables Next to Ranard Hotel Reasonable prices. Prompt Service ' Sand and GraTel for sale. CHERAW, S. C. I