Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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.6 ’C Dr. Grays I S >— A young man alighted from a train at a country station and stood looking about bln) at the beautiful hills and valleys which made up the surround ing country^. He was handsomely dressed; bis suit case was plastered over with the labels of foreign hotels, an Indication {but he had been a trav eler. There was but one |>eraou at the station except the agent and his as sistants, and that person was a young lady sitting In an auto runabout, who had apparently come to meet some one on the train. But os the expected per son did not arrive she was preparing to leave when the young man stepped up to her and, llftiug his hat. politely said: •’Beg pardon! Can you tell me if there Is a hotel about here where I r *•> r" . * can put ufvYor a few days?" !> “There Is the Pnraamowaddy Inn) ~ but'It Is a couple of mllea from here.” ■ * “Nothing nearer?*" tpe young man asked, looking at his suit case, which Was a trifle heavy. , ■ <CMP* 7 H- < mm ■m m w. WJ- - 4t I 1 -l !r <'- W r . ^ hi 5 -s: ■m. IP?. ■m.yy.y.i A. ■ ST • P • r ¥ ■h: • -f/- * "i. “No place, where you» would be com fortable. I am going by the inn and will take you In tny car If you like." •?phank you very much Indeed! You are awfully kind. 1 fear 1 shall have to avail myself of your offer, though It WI1K be a pleasure to me to ride with you.” He put his belongings Into the run about and got in beside the young lady. He was on a tour of inspection of different localities with a view to buying or building a summer residence, and It was not long before he was gathering Information. He was the son of a widow and virtually the head of the family. Presently be spied a bouse on s' bill that caught bis fancy Immediately. •‘There’s the place I want exactly. I couldn't grow those trees In fifty years. The view from Its front piazza must be superb.” “1 can give yon the owner’s name if you wish to make an offer for It,” said the lady. “You don’t mean that It Is for snle?" ”\’ou can never tell what la for sale till you ask We Americans have the credit among foreigners of being will ing to sell anything we have If we get our price.” “Who owns It?” “Dr. Grayson.” •‘How would I learn whether the property could lie bought? It seems 1 to me that It would be very Imperil > nert to go to a man's bouse and aak him If be wishes to sell It” *'Tou might say that you have beard that possibly the place could be bought ; sod bad called to learn the facts. There would be no Impertinence In that" “I don't know that there would be.” “You'll find Dr. Crnyson at home about noontime. Here Is your Inn.” *T'm ever so much obliged to yon for your lift and for your Information. Good morning.” “You’re quite welcome. I suppose you will go to see Dr Grayson today.” “1 think I will " “Well, be sure to eo at noon. You will be sure to find him then.” “Thanks, very much." The young man went Info the Inn. which resembled a private residence and not a hotel. He spent the morn ing In a hired auto visiting different localities, but found nothing for sale and was averse to spending the time required to build. He kept his eye on the Grayson residence and hojaHl that he would find the owner willing to put n price on It Between 12 and I o'clock he directed the chauffeur to take him there. He told the butler, who admitted hljin. to say to -Dr. Grayson that he bad heard there was a possibility that be would sell his place If so, would the doctor listen !<> a proposition? The butler returned and said that Dr. Gray son would be witling to discuss the matter; it being the luncheon hour per haps the gentleman would make a proposition at table._ This was far more than the young man had hoped for. He sent word that, though he felt like an intruder, he would accept the iuvltation. in a few minutes he beard a rustling of skirts •on the staircase, and a lady entered the room. She was the person who had driven him from the station to the Inn. “Yon nre doubtless surprised to see me.” she said, smiling. "Not more surprised than pleased.” was the gallant reply. “You are”— •'Miss* Florence Grayson. I put on n prefix to which I am entitled, but aeldora use It. The "doctor'’ indicates a degree 1 acquired In a postgraduate course at college. 1 trust you will ex cuse my not making myself known as the owner of this property. The truth la that we are thinking of spending some time abroad, and If w-e do the place would be only an encumbrance." "And I having Just come from abroad the property would be very useful to me.” ' At luncheon everything wns> talked about except the purchase of*the prop erty. The gentleman baring been a traveler and the lady having been high ly educated, they found far more In teresting topics to discuss than a mat ter of bualness. That was attended to by Mia* Grayson’s representative. The property was bought by the stranger, bat when Mis* Grayson went abroad 1 jid brought her back Scene ifronx . “JPIBGr O’ IMTE" IHIIEA-IRT’ OPERA HOUSE FRIDAY NIGHT ^ With the Most Distinguished Gist and Production that has ever visited Barnwell Fresh from the triumphs of the larger cities, and towns of the South where it has been playing to the capacity of the theatres, Oliver Morosco’s production of “Peg O’My Heart,” the comedy of youth, laughter and love, comes to the Barnwell Opera House for an engage ment next Friday night. Peg, the win some little Irish girl, who, in real life is Rea Martin, is a character that has strongly gripped the heart of our theatre-going public.' Coming as it does with the stamp of playgoers everywhere this charming comedy of youth, could present no greater endorsement than its record run of 604 consecutive per formances at the Cort Theatre, New York, and that local patrons want no better recommendation is attested by f the current comment and personal view by those who have been fortunate enough to witness the famous Manners play. The author with a view of giving the public what they want, has inter woven a delicate love story with an abundance of clever wit, inao unique a 1 manner as to make it absolutely origin- | *1. It is one of the prettiest and cleanest comedies seen on the stage in many years. Kea Martin will be seen in the j title role, surrounded by a notable cast 1 of players which include, Frederick I Meads, Harry Calver, George Mendels sohn, Raymond Bnnley, Clara Sidney, I Helen Haskell, George Claire and I Kittie O'Connor, comes as a welcome i relief after the “sameness” a season always bring in the way of plays. Never has such a distinguished cast visited Barnwell and the complete pro duction in detail is assured, if the amusement loving public of this town and the surrounding country fully real-* ize the calibre of this attraction the Opera House will be crow.ded to the doors next Friday night. It is quite needless to add, the play, Company and production is guaranteed without reserve everywhere.—Adv. ACREAGE REDUCTION LAW IN THE PALMETTO STATE Prompt Action Will Stop Your Cough. When you first catch a Cold (often indicated by a sneeze or cough), break it up at once. The idea that “It.does not matter” often leads to serious eom- plrcations. The remedy which immedi ately and easily penetcates the l.ining of the throat is the kind demanded. Dr. King’s New Discovery soothes the irritation, loosens the phlegm. You feel better at once. “It seemed to reach the very spot.of my Cough” is one of many honest testimonials. 50c. at your Druggist. 1 SEIGL1NGVILLE NEWS. Seiglingville, Nov. 30.—The Seigling- ville school gave a splendid entertain ment at the school Wednesday night, which was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. An excellent program had been arranged and the children acquitted themselves with much credit. Mrs. D. Wf Taylor and two little chil dren, Suma and Christina, of Appleton, visited friends here this week. Messrs. J. W. Boyles and A. H < Youngblood motored up to Augusta in the former's car Thursday. Mrs. W. A. Hayes, of Barnwell, visited relatives here last week. . • Miss Minnie Thomas visited relatives iu Barnwell last week. Your Cold ia Daegeroua Break it Up—Now A Cold is readily catching. A run down system is susceptible to Germs. You "owe it to yourself and to others of your household to fight the Germs at once. Dr. Bell'* Pine-Tar-Honey is fine for Colds and Coughs. It loosens the Mucous, stops the Cough and ih Farmer* for Once Are to be Forced to “Live at Home.” The cotton acreage reduction law passed by the extra session provides that not more^han one-third of the land planted in ail crops shall be planted in cotton in 1915, the fall-sown grains to be taken into consideration. Using the census of the United States as. a basis for the consideration, it is evident that the cotton crop will be reduced from 35 to 40 per cent next year. The last census report shows that about 2,500,000 acres were planted in cotton. There were a little over 6,000,- 000 improved acres- in the farms of thi- state. Basing an estimate on these figures the cotton acreage* in 1915 will be about l,700,00i> acres or a reduction of about 83-8,000 acres. The extra land in South Carolina must be used for some other purpose. On the size of the grain crop will large ly depend the size of the cotton crop. The farmers must grow foodstuffs. The cotton crop under normal condi tions will not be more than 800,000 hales. The corn, wheat, rye, oats, vetch, clover, alfalfa and other crops must be increased to meet the deficit caused by the reduction in cotton. Reports received from every county indicate that more grains are being planted than ever before in the history of the state. The state department of agriculture, Clemson College and the demonstration workers are being be sieged with letters asking lor informa tion as to where to purchase the best seed. It is a hard matter to find good seed in the state. Every effort will be made to have the corn crop doubled next year. The crop last year was about 3o,0UU,UU0 bushels. The farmers will be urged to produce 100,000,000 bushels. That would save the state and strike off the balance. Canning factories are to be estab- iished in many sections. One is form ing in Aiken County. All of tiie little streams in the state'should be used to drive flour and grist mills. Matty—of the farmers are discussing the question of erecting grain elevators to handle the crop. The Bee Dee section is possbly in better condition than any other section in the state. The farmers have the to bacco crop to fall back on. The truck ing section will be in good condition. Something, however, must be done to help the farmers of the Piedmont sec tion secure good seed. If the grain is planted it must be put into the ground as soon as possible. The farmers of the state have truly changed their occupation. They are going into a new business and the change is going to be quick. Other states in the South have re fused to cut down the -cotton acreage and of course the reduction in South Carolina will have little effect on the cotton market. Cotton, however, can not be looked upon as a money crop. Every year South Carolina has been sending away more than $6,000,000 to the western markets 'for foodstuffs. There will be .no money for this bill next year. The farmers for once in their lives are to be forced to “live at home.” The general assembly refused to make an appropriation of $25,000tobuy good seed for the farmers. They passed a reduction law and left the farmers to work out thdir own salva tion. No encouragement was given by any law for the farmers to plaint grains or other foodstuffs. The situation in South Carolina is J/ \ TT \ a Extra Heat, Just When You Need It VX/TrH a Perfection Smokeless Oil Heater in the house you are safeguarded when • accidents happen to your heating system. PERF SMOKELE TION HEATERS Cold snaps .have no terror for you, for the Perfection supplies just the extra heat needed to make bedroom, bathroom or sitting room warm and comfortable. Burns kerosene—easy to handle and inexpensive. Perfection Heaters are portable, heat quickly and are smokeless and odorless. At hardware, furniture dealers and general stores everywhere. Look fot the Vriangle Trade-Mark. . STANDARD OIL COMPANY (NEW JERSEY) BALTIMORE Washington, D. C. Norfolk, Va. Richmond, Va. Charlotte, N. C. Charleston, W. Va. Charleston, S. C. 3 k the South. The farmers will be mak ing history, history that will affect in a commercial way the entire South.-^Joe Sparks in the Augusta Chronicle. • A Test for Liver Conplaint Mentally Unhappy—Physically Dull. The Liver, sluggish and inactive, first shows itself in a mental state—unhappy and critical. Ne^er is there joy in liv ing, as when the Stomach and Liver are doing their work. Keep your Liver active and healthy by using Dr. King’s New Life fills; they empty the Bowels freely, tone up your Stomach, cure jlour Constipation and purify the Blood. 50c. Druggist. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve excellent for Piles. 1 T respass Notice. All parties are hereby warned not to hunt on the lands of thfc undersigned under penalty of law: ., ^ J. W. Jenny, J. D. Jenny, G. W. I. Loadholt, M. D. G. M. Loadholt, J" J<rfta F. Loadholtt - - C. D. Loadholt, i ‘ V. W. Manuel, ’ W. C. Manuel, A. W. Manuel, ^ F. W. Manuel, G. M. Brant J. W. Main, Jr., E. D. Priester, ", TWO BOYDS, WHICH WILL YOU TAKE? ,, Jenny, S. C., Nov. 21, 1914.—3t. S TART on the ROAD TO PROSPERITY today. The first milestone is a BANK ACCOUNT. It is a check against extravagance. Read the autobiography of any of our great captains of industry and finance. Invariably, close to the opening paragraph, he will tell of his FIRST BANK ACCOUNT. It was the first milestone in his ROAD TO SUCCESS! \ l WILLISTON. SOUTH CAROLINA. z 5 - J •