Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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b *3 * COURT HOUSE LETTER I* x ] Abe Schrabman. the young Je?v whose escapade ill Cheraw was toll of in last week's Chronicle, was ar rested by deputy sheriff Abbott las Saturday afternoon, and is now ii jail. This young fellow was tryinj to make his way to Pageland, but ow ing to a freight train wreck, he wai delayed. The sheriff's force learnei of his .whereabouts and in a littb while he was in jail. Senator G. K. Laney and Represen tative Odom have returned from thi recent sessiop of the Legislature Neither of them are at all pleasei with the general work of the Iegisia ture. How could th^y be9 Messrs. Swillie Gardner and Join G. Grant, of McBee. were in town on< \ day last week. Mr. Grant had th< misfortune to break the far axle ol his automobile, so these gentleiuef had a very trying trip to the C'ouri House. Why, not bond Ohx*tf!?r field county and build such roads as will not tear up an'automobile when oui citizens have to go from one part ol the county to another. Recently the weather conditions have been very cloudy and' cold. Snow that fell here nearly two weeks age is still in evidence. Little flurries ol snow fell last Saturday. Sunday and again on Tuesday. For once in his life the ground hog was on his job. The services at St. Paul Methodist church last Sunday night were not only interesting but fruitful. In the beginning of the service the pastor, ev. J. L. Tyler stated that it is the intention of the congregation to dovote one service in each month during the year to the cause of Missions, In this service last Sunday night Messrs. W. J. Tiller. R. E. Hanna and C. P. Mangum all made talks. Each of these gentlemen showed that they had given careful attention to what they purposed saying and were not only willing; to talk up Missions but "" loSl'l.?These talks \y>ere folicwrri b~ a collection wjiich was sufficient ir size to warrant the message bein? sent to the Mission Board of the Methodist church that St. Paul was ready to assume the support of a native worker in whatever field the Boarc would give them an assignment. Oi course, this work will be. in additior to the regular^work of the St. Pau congregation. This contribution be Ing over and above the regular con tributions for Missions. We are glai to see our people thus showing an in terest in the advancement of the Mas ter's Kingdom. Mr. W. H. Pusser, a prominent mer chant of our town, had the misfortum last week while trying to drive a nai in repairing a fence, to have the nai fly out of the board and strike him ii the eye. He was at once carried ti Columbia. The specialist there say: he has very little chance to keep hi: sight. Mr. Pusser is now at home and wmie not stnrering mucn pain is very much distressed over his con dition. TESTED AM) PROVE* There is a Heap of Solace in Heinj Able to Depend Tpon a WellEarned Reputation. For months Cheraw readers hav seen the constant expression of prais for Dean's Kidney Pills, and reai about the good work they have don in this locality. What other reined ever produced such convincing proo ui merit: J. E. Covington, Parsonage St.. Ben nettsville, S. C., says: "My hack va so lame that I could hardly straightei after stooping and 1 couldn't lift with out having sharp twinges through in loins. 1 had to get up during tk night to pass the kidney secretion and my back ached all the time. W'hei 1 heard that Doan's Kidney Pills wer very prompt in relieving such trou bles, 1 got a box. This remedy actei like magic and since using it. I hav bad no cause for complaint I gladl; confirm my former endorsement o Doan's Kidney Pills and you may eon fin lie its publication." Price SOc. at all dealers. Don' simply ask for a kidney remedy?Re Doan's Kidney Pills?the same tha Mr. Covington had* Fostor-Milburi Co.. Buffalo, N. Y. No. The Chronicle is only $1 per yea ; ^Statement of the Condition of the J* MERCHANTS & FARMERS BANK located at Cheraw, S. C., at the close of business March 4, 1914. fi RESOURCES Loans and Discounts 273.209.99 Overdrafts 2,638.74 j Bonds and Stocks owned by the Bank 4,666.75 t Furniture and Fixtures 2.669.87 ! Banking House 21,031.16 j Other Real Estate owned 1,947.96 . Due from Banks and Bankers 37,932.24 s Currency 1.021.00 j Silver and othe Minor Coin 347.65 ? Chdcks and Cash Items 52.70 Total 345,518.06 ? LIABILITIES Capital Stock Paid In 125,000.00 1 Undivided Profits, less Current Expenses and Taxes Paid 5,002.62 Dividends Unpaid ' ' 4.00 j individual Deposits buuject to Check 176.9S2.06 , Cashier's Checks 524.67 f Notes and Rills Rediscounted 18,004.71 k Rills Payable, including Cert tificates for Money BorI rowed ? 20,000.00 I Total 345,518.06 > State vof South Carolina, County of Chesterfield. . Before me came J. H. Wannamaker. . cashier of the above named bank, who, ( being dluy sworn, says that the above r and foregoing statement is a true I condition of said bank. aS shown by the books of said bank. J. H. WANNAMAKER. Sworn to and subscribed before me H. A. McLEOD, , this 11th Hay of March. 1914. v Notary Public. , Correct Attest: M. W. Duvall, W. F. Stevenson, H. M. 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What Dr. King's New Discovery did for these men, it will do for you. Dr. King's New Discovery should be in every home. Stops hacking coughs, relieves la grippe and all 3 throat and lung ailments. Money back " if it fails. All druggists.* Price 50c. u and $1.00. H. E. Bucklen & Co.. Philadelphia or St. Louis. dullets From Above. A scientist has drawn attention to a fact about aerial warfare that nobody seems to have thought of before. It is " that if an army lires at an aeroplane overhead it is shnoring at itself. The reason is that when nnythiifc is thrown tip perpendicularly into tile air it comes p down with exactly the same speed e and force with which it went up. >A d bullet leaves the muzzle of the rifle with tremendous force. A mile or so up the force becomes exhausted, the y bullet slows, stops for a moment and ,f then starts falling, gathering pace as it falls, till by the time it has reached the earth again it is traveling at exuctly tile saline speed at which it start s od.~Pearson's Weekly. Recreant Auditor. v "You went to sleep during your e wifes speech." s "Yes." replied Mr. Meekton. "Ilenrietta has been rehearsing that speech - for a week. I told her I had better not come here. I knew something like this would happen if she couldn't ^ shout. 'Are you listening, Leonidas?' e every *uow and then."?Washington v Star. f Host Family Laxative. Beware. of constipation. Use Dr l King's New Life Pills and keep well, t Mrs. Charles K. Smith, of West Franl klin. Me., calls them "Our family Laxi alive." Nothing better for adults or aged. Get them today. 2ac. All druggists or by mail? H. E. Bucklen r & Co., Philadelphia or St. Louis. ? This is a copy of our Rexall A Ha In your toilet you desire all pleasing but all different. Select one delicate odor will always mean you. We have succeeded in ii Bouquet Jen nice scent. Bouquet Jeanice is for their toilet articles. For tl blend, and it was twice tak It is composed of rare and Sandlewood and .Manila Ylan veritable harmony, rich delici The Kexall Store is the The Kexall Stores, of which (treat Britain?one in each Boston in which Bouquet Jt possible for The Kexall Store and at exceedingly low pric not perfectly satisfied. The use of Bouquet Jeai to your toilet. Bouquet Janice Extract, $1. Bouquet Jennice Toilet^Wate Bouquet Jeanice Complexion "BOUQUET JEANICE Vfl Y LADD'S DRU I ~ In the Saturday Evening Posi I Field Day i* List of Events and Prizt I ed?The C Following are the committees that I will have charge of the Field Day exrcises: Executive Committee?R. A. Rouse, Chairman; Misses Evans, Kimball, Ortman, Mrs. Holland, Capt. Tiller, Messrs. O. H. Orr, J. C. Hungerpiller, L. J. Still well, G. A. Sheirill, J. C. Black well, and S. L. Duckett. Committee on Arrangements?Capt. Will Tiller. Chairman; Messrs. B. J. Douglass, Einslie Armfield, Ray Edins. Jas. Rivers, John Welsh and Jule McGregor. Committee on Dinner?Mrs. T. B. )wen. Chairman; Mesdames Preston )dom, Tom Mulloy. Joe Hanna, James Iriggs, W. A. Rivers, Preston Dougass, Misses Mary Hanna, Mary Craig nd Maud Redfearn. Committee on Parade?Miss Charlye Kimball, Chairman; Misses Nan Laey, lone Rowell, Theo Ortman, Mess. Iesesne Craig, C. C. Douglass and Jim Rivers. Compiittee on Athletics?J. L. Stillwell, Chairman; Messrs. W. V. Cooley. L L. Dickson, S. L. Duckett, H. W. Smith. Committee on Literary Contests? Miss Alixina Evans, Chairman; Miss Eleanor Godfrey, Mrs. W. P. Pollock, Mr. R. A. Rouse. ' Judges in Athletic Events?G. A. Sherrill, Chairman; Messrs. J. R. Parker, David Huntley. Chas. Rivers. Will Tillnr nnH T. T. Rvrd. Kvery school in the county should he making article preparations for the Field Day exercises to be held at Chesterfield Court House on Friday night and Saturday, March 27 and 38. Following is a list of the events and the prizes to be awarded: Declamation?First prize a five dollar gold piece; second prize a book of poems. Recitation?First prize a five dollar gold piece; second prize a-book of poems. Contests for Pupils of Rural Schools. Declamation?First prize a five dollar gold piece; second prize a book of poems. Recitation?First prize a five dollar gold piece; second prize a\)ook of poems. Spelling Match?Prize, a five dollar gold piece. Composition Contests: Class A?pupils of thirteen years and over?first prize $2.50 in cash; second prize, fountain pen. Store advertisement in this week's (Mar Post. Read it and profit by it. Rexall Ad-Vantage No. 7 anting Fragi one prevailing fragrance?not a clis to be characteristic of all your toi nparting to a notable group of toil those who desire an individual and iree years leading American pcrfunu en abroad for the criticisms qf the f costly oriental oils?Bulgarian Rose, g Viang?so evenly blended that 110 ite, refined, haunt ing, lasting, only place where you can find Bo there are more than 7,000 in the Ui principal city and town?own the b: anice is made. Their co-operation in your town to supply you with goc i's Your monev will be refunded \\ nice gives the advantag of added r< 00 an ounce Bouqyet Jeanice S r, $1.25 and $1.75 Bouquet Jeanice S 1 Powder, 75c x 2EK" BEGINS TODAY AT ALL T ou can find Bouquet Jeanice only at G STORE i The Rexall Store t of Apr|l 11 wllj be prnted "Rexall AdLiggett's Chocolates Exercises * CO ' Da is That Will be Award-Cb Committees ^ r^"."-1 na Class B?pupils under thirteen? th same prizes as for Class A. ta Reading Contests: ^ gr Second Reader, first prize, a dressed ar doll; second prize, a dressed doll. Third Reader, first prize, a story se book; second prize, a silver thim- m ble. C> Fourth Reader, first prize, a story book; second prize, a silver thim- er ble. le Athletic Events for Field Day Exerclses. ori 1. Contests for Boys: as Contestants will be divided into three classes; Class C, including te pupils between the ages of 7 and 10; of Class B, including pupils between cl; the ages of 11 and 14; and Class A, wi Including pupils over 14. In all w' these contests first and second e* prizes wil be awarded. m (a) 50-yard Dash for Class C, first prize, a watch; secdhd prize, a 01 knife. \ (b) 100-yard Dash for classes^A and B, first prize, a baseball glove; to second prize, a knife. pi (c) 220-yard Dash for classes A h? and B, first prize, a baseball glove; ar N second prize, a knife. pi (d) 440-yard Dash for classes A h? and B, first prize, a Kodak; second ar prize, a gold stick pin. wi (e) 1-mile Relay Race, first priz^, of a large school clock: second prize, B< not yet decided 'ip.,n. ra (f) Running High Jump, first ar prize ball and mitt; seeood prize, of a good ball. (g) Standing High Jump, first B< prize, ball and mitt; sdcond prize, I fo a good ball. w (h) Running Broad Jump, first ds prize, ball and mitt; second prize, a good ball. fr (i) Standing Broad Jump, first pc prize, ball and mitt; second prize, ar a good ball. [ m (j) Pole Vaulting, first prize, a'h? Pearl Handle Knife valued at $1.50; th second prize, a good ball. as (k) Throwing the Baseball, first or prize, ball and bat; second prize a in mitt. hn 2. Contests for Girls: cl (a) 50-yard Dash, first prize, a solid gold frin; second prize, a hand sh mirror. J sp (b) Potato Race, first prize, a solid | til gold pin; second prize, a hand mir- B( ror. | er For the most attractive school floats j on and banners there will also be first j St and second prizes, and these, with Lt ch 14) Saturday Evening 9 *ance cortlance of many scents,^ let necessities. You then i let products?the elusive aristocratic fragrance in al pr.s experimented with this oreinost French perfumers. Indian Vetivert, Singapore ne predominates. It is a uquet Jeanice products, tiited States, Canada and ig perfume laboratories in arrangements make' it ids that are always fresh, IIIIUUI queHiiuu 11 vuu ?m; / jfiiiement and satisfaction ' 1 oap, 35c a cake iachct, 75c an ounce \ ;r HE REXALL STORES v Cheraw, S. C. Vantage No. 8"? on / * v v*7I e names of those who are contribuig these prizes, and a list of the ( mmittees and the judges for Field ly will be announced in next week's ironicle. Teachers of the county will pleasd nd in to Miss Alixina Evans, Chew, S._C., by Monday. March 23. the " fme^OTaUpupiis^ES^wffl^enTeF^ " * e contests in Declamation and Recition for Field" Day, so that the proam for that day may be properly ranged. Teachers of- the county will please nd in to Mr. J. L. Stillwelll, Chairan of the Committee on Athletics, teraw, S. C., by Saturday, March , the names of all pupils who will iter the different contests in Athtics. School are entitled te^send ^o contestants for each event, and ie pupil may enter as many contests he wishes. Mr. C. B. Hanna has kindly volunered to look after the entertainment those who take part in the exerses to be held on Friday night. He 111 be glad to have the names of( all ho will take part in the Friday night :ercises so that proper arrangements ay be arranged. LR HOME WOMEN HAVE BEAUTIFUL HAIR. v'avi time vnn en to the theatre or the "movies" just notice, if you ease, how many of-our home ladies ive beautiful hair?glossy, lustrous, id well-dressed. Then, if you will I ck out five or ten of those whose lir seems to be particularly pretty id will ask them what they use on it, e feel sure at least more than half them will say "Harmony Hair ?autifler." It is fast becoming the ge with both men and women who e particular about the appearance their hair. Sprinkle a little Harmony Hair jautifler on your hair each time here brushing it. Contains no oil; ill not change color of hair, nor irken gray hair. Tn u-oon hair and scalD dandruff ec and clean, use Harmony Shamto. This pure liquid shampoo gives i instantaneous rich lather that imediatelv penetrates to every part of lir and scalp, insuring a quick, orough cleansing. Washed off just quickly, the entire operation takes ilv a few moments. Contains nothg that can harm the hair; leaves no irshness or stickiness?just a sweet eanliness. Both preparations come in oddaped. very ornamental bottles, with rinkler tops. Harmony Hair Beauier. $1.00 Harmony Shampoo, 50c. >th guaranteed to satisfy you in evy way. or your money back. Sold ily at the more than 7,000 Rex&ll ores, and in this town oilbr by us? uld's Drug Store, Cheraw, 8. C. ' M~~ ' n Hi ' .