University of South Carolina Libraries
Him JtthMUCh Brett, of Bewdoloflmn, Ifftln*, now io (ter eifbUetfc year, mixed *ocne mortar, p4#oed ? fodder to the root of b?r toova?, mounted the ladder and r<M>fcrired b?r chimney. Ktnpy Ooodwyo, colored, for 20 j?w omjrtoyod n? <a wertADt in <th? homo of Mr. mu4 Mrs, Fruavlu H. W<*tua lu <V>)uuit>)?. <H?i hint Wtnln^Mlay of pueu? naoui*. Life Insurance Protects mortgaged real estate. A "Life" Poliey pays the mortgage if the bor rower dies. It gives him time to discharge the obligation if he dies. An "Endowment" Policy pays off the mortgage whether the borrower lives or dies. Southeastern Life Insurance Co. L. A. McDowell, Agent Adirondack Mountains Paul Smith's Hotel COMPLETELY APPOINTED COTTAGES FOR RENT BY MONTH OR SEASON j GOLF FISHING BATHING STATE ROADS SEASON JUNE TO OCTOBER Address M. F. WHELAN, PAUL SMITHS, MGR. N. Y. fVrmmi*} Interview nt Tin* Kirk wood Why BranswickTires Win Preference THere are two main reasons?one, the name itself, iwhich certifies superfine value?the other, that time tells the same story. Thus reputation and performance unite in giving grou all you expect?and more. Yet Brunswicks cost no more than like-type tires* Many motorists would pay more readily, but the Brunswick idea is to GIVE the utmost, rather than to GET the utmost. And this has been true since 1845. You can appreciate what Brunswick Standards mean by trying ONE Brunswick Tire. It will be a reve lation. Youll agree that you could not buy a better, jpegardless of price. And, like other motorists, you'll decide to have 'ALL Brunswicks. Then you'll know supreme satis faction from your tires ? longec life, minimum trouble, lower cost. THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. Atlanta Headquarters: 38 Luckie St. Sold On An Unlimited Mileage Guarantee Basis CITY FILLING STATION D<>Kalt? and I.jttlotnn SUfots, II. S. Zcljlw. Proprietor. / 7a Chateau da Chavagna*. BKFOllK daylight on the morning of September 0* 1018. there was 4i) unusual amount of bustle and* stir In the little town of Aublere, $ suburb of Clermont-Ferrand, the capital of the department of Puy-de Dome, In one of the moat historic re gions of France?the ancient province of Auvergne, Hays the Christian Sci ence Monitor. What was the occasion which, produced all, this early morning excitement? Surely no call to battle or no signal to go over the top, be cause the actual horrors of the world war never extended Into -this sleepy corner of south-central France: and the American regiment quartered here abouts was merely passing through the Inst stages of Its preliminary training prior to Its trtumphnnt mo ment of uciiou upon the heights of the Meuse, which occurred during the last days of the War. It was the one hundred and sixth anniversary of the birth of the great Lafayette, and the regimental band of Col." Arthur S. Conklln's Three Hun dred and Third heavy field artillery regiment had been Invited to share with a few American army officers the honor of representing the Amer ican expeditionary forces?yes, the United States of America?at the birthplace and the early home of the great hero who aided so much In the work of winning Its Independence as a nation. The last bandsman had re turned from the early breakfast served in the village square of Aublere, and with his Instrument had joined the crowd already climbing into the huge army motor trucks drawn up before the band's billet. As the first rays of the dawn ap peared, and the procession of Aublere's peasants commenced from the crooked alleyways of the town to the surround ing fields and vineyards, the trucks moved out of the village and over the hill toward Clermont. After the brief ride through the thoroughfares of the city of Clermont Ferrand. which was Just awakening to the day's activities, the bandsmen arrived at the commodious railway station where specially reserved cars on the morning train south awaited them. After the sun was up the train ambled out of Clermont and was soon making its way leisurely through the colorful Auvergne country. The Setting Supreme. The day proved to be perfect, warm, and clear; the views from the ear windows were entrancing, and the "mademoiselles" tending the gates at each crossing waved their greetings to the groups* of young Yankee sol diers which filled the windows of each compartment in the train. The land scape was dotted here and there with the picturesque red-roofed villages, from the center of which rose the gray stone church towers; the coun tryside seemed to be an Immense vine yard filled with endless acres of grapevines; and the mountain peaks, now extinct volcanoes, stood out In bold relief against the clear blue sky like sentinels. Occasionally an old castle ruin frowned upon the travelers from Home overhanging cliff or neigh boring hillside. After a ride of three hours, the train passed Into the department of Haute Loire and made a short stop at Brionde. where many gayly-dressed country folk with their lunch baskets boarded the cars. A few moments later, the train reached the little vil lage of Paulhaguet. where the order sounded to detrain. After mix h hur rying and scurrying nhont at the little way-station, many vehicles of evefy sort ami description were pressed Into service for the transportation of the men to their destination. Some rede In autos. some In carriages. and a bas.s tuba player with his immense in strument was obliged to ride on the front scat of an outlandish coupe. by the side of the driver. The horse was not fleet-footed; nnd the tnha player reached the Chateau do Lafayette nenrly an hour later than the other bandsmen, who had watched the great hell of his brass horn dazr.lInp In the sun's rays, slowly making Its way up the mountain road several miles be low Fine Ride to Old Castk And what a ride it was: what su V>erb scenery a?*d glorlou* country, picturesque, rr. ui ainons! If ?eemed difficult to Ixlievi- ihut a land of such o\krwheltmnu iM*aot> in summer <*onld In winter be transformed Into a wild, bleak region known aa the Siberia of Franco. It waa a great day for the young Americans; a most delightful diversion from the dally routine In Aublere, inarching drills and drills In the uncomfortable gaa masks, band re hearsals. parades, and reviews, and evening band concerts lu the town square. The Chateau do Chavagnac Lafay ette stands upon crest of a lofty eminence commanding a magnificent view of the beautiful Auvergne coun try; miles and miles of verdant fields and woods stretched far away to a distant horizon flanked with long ranges of majestic hills and moun tains. The grounds of the chateau are spacious and attractive, and the little village of Chavngnac adjoins tho estate on one side, \yhlle the other three sides are open to the distant view, The old castle Itself, flanked on two sides with large round towers, presents a strikingly medieval ap pearance; long rows of French win dows are built across tho upper por tion of the front of the building, and large portholes* are seen on each side of the small main doorway, The castle was built In the four teenth century, burned In 1701 and re built, as nearly like the original as possible, before Lafayette's birth. On September 0. 1757. The family rec ords date back to the year 1000. when "a certain man by the name of Motier acquired an estate calletl Villa Faya, and thereafter he became known as Motier dc la Fayette," according to Martha Foote Crow In her biography of Lafayette. The great hero Is a direct descend ant of Pons Motier and the noble All* Brun de Champetleres who were married In 1240. and according to the old parish register In Cliavagnac Lafayette's full nnme was Monselg neur Marie - Joseph - Paul-Vves-Roch Ollhert lHimotler de Lafayette. Here, In this grim old castle, the Marquis de Lafayette spent the first 11 vears of his life; and In later years the he ro returned to his birthplace after his triumphant career In America and lived here for a time with his family. He Instituted various kinds of reforms on his estate and In the villages ad Joining; and all of the work for the people of his native town was for their betterment, their enlightenment, and emancipation. , The peasantry were greatly attached to him. The later years of Lafayette were spent at his wife's estate, La Grange. 40 miles east of Paris. The latter part of the forenoon of this anniversary day In 1918 was spent In looking over the estate and neighboring village. The bandsmen were conducted through the chateau, saw Lafayette's own room and what few relics are to be seen, including a peculiar looking article of furniture designated as his bathtub. Many of tho American boys wandered through the quaint. picturesque village, visited the venerable parish church and pur chased beautiful lace work made by the women of the town to send home to their friends. Crowds of French people arrived on the scene with their lunches. mak ing the afTair an out-of-door picnic, as Is their usual custom. At noon a sumptuous dinner was served to the bandsmen in tlie chateau Itself, and in the afternoon the celebration took Pi ace on the broadiy-sweepinc lawn in front. It was a brilliant scene. The .'and rendered a splendid concert. ;md Its leader. Arthur Shepherd was pre^tnt ed with a bouquet. In reply r?? the prosrn t:\tioii speech Mr Shcphenj thanked tbe donors and expressed fbe honor which he and his men feb ui being present :;t such an event. Man> distil sulshed people, in-'ludinc fVenep and American army officers, were there. Later in the day the hands men were convoyed back to Paul raguet. where they bojirded the train as the sun was setting over the hills, and reached Auhiere late in the eve ning with I he beautiful day a never-te be-foi got ten memory. Kept Guessing. "When von see a man doing some fool stunt on the street nowadays." re niark'-H (I'' observer of ICvonrs and Thlr..~ '?<??? ?-?r nev??r '*-11 whether he's a .ii . it ? r i net or t?. lurking for guLii' i^./v ii ^ p.iluie cubcv ro." CITATION ? "-Jf' ? " ? ? Ht?rt? of ttoutfc C?roli?vu, <V?u'oty of Ken&aw. 'J*'* r ' ?| lly W. I>. MclXweli, hjuquirv, Pro Lute J udge. Whcroui*, K. II. &bankita u?ade t*ult to ?io u> grunt hW Letter* of Admlnta tntU.iou of t*?e Mwtttte of and effect* of J. A. Hiuittkliu. Tltt Mo arc, Therefore, to cite and ad ,ii">ui-.h nil and oiufuJar tbo kiadred and Creditors of the Mid J. A. Hftwnklin, do coated, that they be and appear before me, in the <Vmrt of Probate, bo be beW >at Oatndeu, 8. 0.? on March 10tb, neat nftter publication thereof, at 11 oYNwk 'i the forenoon, to ahow muse, if any ithey have, why the said Aduiiniatratoou tthould uot be granted, OIycii under my hand, tbio 5tb day Mtirvh, Dt w. n iienoVrKL Jifclf* of l'c\4wte for K?3l1 lkut>li*1u'd on i2tf? of Mbin-b. ln aJfgMjMj ?imI -pout**! mi the Oou* !?' thv iU*H> pr*?M>riU'<| by noun _ ^?issaas? S^diss&s 1T7M c?<? Vou cmTl?i {?""?> *??* c?J* ?t at our Ii?k TODAV*i Fo* lucaUv K. * ZBMP * l>ePA$& For immediate deliver) a limited quantity ol Foreign Kainit Camel Cotton Co, Crocker Building Telephone 241 WORM DRIVE ? -S ? . : 'v. TRUCK 3-4 to 5 Ton Capacities ? r wem Eastern Carolina Motor ? E. F. MILLER, Mgr. Camden, S. C. Branch, DeKalb St Located at Kershaw Motor Co. WE have on hand today two cars of brick, and an invoice for one hundred thousand to arrive in a few days. J. L. Guy Lumber Mills N< a ' Seaboard Freigkt Depot