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STAY OX FARM. Is Advice of Governor Manning to Gaffney Farmer. I ' Columbia, Sept. 21.?The following correspondence ^xplains itself: Gaffney, S. C., Sept. 11, 1915, Hon. R. I. Manning, governor, Columbia. S. C., Dear Sir: I take pleasure in writing you today, the object being as to whether or not it would be ?A r\ f ir? tli ^ ilU V lSil U1C LU1 CL mail ui ocvcn 111 iuv family, consisting of four boys and one girl, my wife and self, living in nice location, on rented land, to resign position of farming and move to town. I ask you as a personal friend of mine to give this letter consideration. The ages of my children range from seventeen to seven. By moving to the city I would have better educational advantages, and it is my whole desire to give my children a 'if'.-', i fair education. Please give me a few minutes of your time advising me as to what is best for my family and myself. Please give me an early reply on this important subject, and I r "> > will probably be able to help others by having your letter published in our local county newspaper. jf * ' I am a poor man and have never accumulated much of this world's goods. Hoping you *wiii give tnis letter your immediate consideration; I remain, as ever, your friend, M. TURNER PHILLIPS. Columbia, S. C., Sept. 15, 1915, [ " -f x Mr. M. Turner Phillips, R. F. D. 2, Gaffney, S. C., Dear Mr. Phillips: I / received your letter several days ago and have given the question which _ you propose careful and thoughtful ? consideration. I appreciate your desire for the educational advancement of your children, but there are some v\ matters which we must seriously consider before taking the step you propose. In the outset I must advise you to remain on the farm if possir; ble. One of the big problems of our State at the present time is to make farm life so profitable and so at tractive that it will hold the people in the country and stop the move|?h ment into our crowded cities. You say you are a small farmer and have p not accumulated much of this world's goods. Years ago I a6 a young man was facing practically the same problem that you are facing today. My 1 choice at that time was the farm. > 1 believe that with the proper effort ? ? ?? hvada V, o renin ace mrtro UlUre limineV' iiiin ^ uayyiuws IUV* v contentment, is to be found among Blr.; .? the men of South Carolina who till K the soil. ( > The city has many advantages to mi. offer and also many disadvantages. You must consider, among other jfe .T things, the extra items of expense. In your farm home you have no electric light bills, no coal bills, no high monthly rentals, no extra expenditure for clothing, and many of the other, extravagances that go to I;.. make up the life of our people' in the cities; on the other hand you have your fire wood, you have your | \ food crops, your hogs, cattle and live stock, and above all, you have that atmosphere of freedom and independence that cannot be found in Jthe pp:, city. ||fj South Carolina is making a conand wnndprfnl stride in mat ters of education and in improvements in methods of farming. It has been my hope and ambition to see the day when as good educational advantages are offered to the child of the rural and mill communities as are given to the children of our cities: By this I mean good, sound, |t. practical horse-sense education without any frills. In your own county educational progress has been re T&arfcable. If you are not now living near a good country school, J would advise you to cast about, this fall, |' and find a piece of land which you will be able to cultivate successfully, > that is*located within a convenient distance of one of these schools. > When you have found this piece of land my advice is purchase same if possible, on easy terms, paying a little each year. Then map out your plans to farm on a business basis; don't work your farm in a haphaz ard, happy-go-lucky way. I would advise you to consult Clemson college farm demonstrators and ask their advice in farming methods, especially winter cover crops so as to save expense in fertilizer. Write to the Clemson authorities and have them send you all of their bulletins. Study these bulletins; study your soil and try to plant and cultivate the crops that are best suited to the conditions. One of the . main troubles with our people is that they have been slaves to what is popularly called the one crop idea. We all know that forever and a day cotton must he our major crop; but our soil is capable of producing the very best of every kind of food crop. You should not forsake cotton, but ybu should use it as your velvet crop ?your extra money crop. Raise firsj your home supplies. You should consult your land and consult with the county farm demonstrator and find out just what food crops grow LAW WILL GOYKRX. Planning Calls on People to Help enforce Prohibition. Columbia, September 21.?Governor Richard I. Manning, in a strong statement on the results of the election, promised to enforce the law with all the power at his command. "The people have spoken; the law will govern," says the governor and calls on all the people, prohibitionists and all good citizens, to stand behind him in its enforcement. "I shall continue to do my duty," he says. In. his signed statement the oo TO 5U* ci ijui oti,? o . ''At this time it seems that the people of the State have voted for prohibition by a decisive majority. The people have spoken; the law will govern. The prohibitionists have won the first round in this fight. I want to say to them that this fight is not completed, but the most important part of the battle has just begun. The determination of the success of the fight will now depend on them and me. I will look to the prohibitionists, and to all other good citizens for their active assistance. By this I mean I want information by affidavits or statements which 1 can use in prosecutions of violations of the law in the courts, so as to successfully prosecute and inflict the penalty which the law prescribes for infractions of law, and not simply to furnish me with rumors and unsubstantiated statements which. cannot help pie to bring violators (to just punishment. "During the campaign last summer I pledged myself to the enforcement of law and order. The people then spoke in no uncertain terms, and during the few months I have been governor I have endeavored to fulfill that, and all other promises to the best of my ability. "The sovereign people of South Carolina, in whom is vested all authority, have again spoken, and by their votes have declared that alcoholic liquors shall not be sold in this State. "I believe in the rule of the people, and as their servant entrusted with a commission direct from them to enforce all laws, I desire to State that with the help of God and the support of the people, the laws shall be enforced so long as I am governor. I fully recognize the fact that the enforcement of law is a 'job,' but with the support of the people it shall be done. I shall continue to do my duty." . best on your land. Every year, in South Carolina, millions of dollars are sent out of our State in exchange for little can^ and packages from other States. These cans contain foods, practically all of which can be raised at home. would suggest that each year you put up as much canned vegetables, canned fruits and other foods in cans, as possible; a big amount can Vi^v nntrnil in tViie mannor TaVo fnf UC *5 CI V C/U ill vino uiuua\/i a ?.v* instance, if you should move to town; whenever your good wife wanted a cai^ of tomatoes ten cents would have to be deposited at the corner grocery store. You should grow sweet potatoes, Irish potatoes and all kinds of vegetables; there should be a 6mall cane patch to make your molasses; you should plant bur clover and cow peas; you should plant some vetch with yout oats, and in this manner you would help to feed both your family and your live stock and-at the same time improve your land. The farm offers greater opportunity to a;man than any profession or trade that I knowT of in the State, and I would urge you, Mr. Phillips, to remain on the farm where you can be, contented and happy. Find that country school and keep your children there just as long as possible. It is a fact that our rural . districts during the past ten years have been depleted of a large majority of a sturdy people which has caused a serious setback to the people of the entire State. Our people must come to learn that the basis of all prosperity for all the people is a successful farming class. Until we get most out of the soil in this State and make more comfortable homes for our wives and daughters, we cannot hope to have the better things of this life and to keep our boys and girls on the farm. I want to see more of our white "tenants own. homes; this is the most important ^j-oblem before us. I trust that as our attention and interests are centered in the solution of this question, that we will be able soon to have a practicable working plan by which the desired result can be accomplished. I would like for you to write me from time to time as to just what progress you are making; write me about any problem that may come up. I am intensely interested in these questions and you may command my services at any time to give you the best possible information that I am able to. I am, with best wishes, very truly yours, RICHARD T. MANNING, Governor. Heal Politeness. A well-known New Yorker, now dead, who during his lifetime bore the appellation "Silent" was accustomed to employ various means to deliver himself from bores and timewasters. On one occasion when the New Yorker was putting in his vacation in New England there was one na tive so bold as to visit the taciturn man at his bungalow. "How did you get along with him?" asked some one when the bold one returned. "Fine!" said the visitor. "Fellows, I've often heard that the man was a sullen cuss; but I want to tell you that lie is one of the politest fellows I ever saw. I hadn't been settin' chattin' with him more'n ten minutes before he'd asked me five or six times to come and see him again." Vacation. Same old ten days, Same old train, Same old country, Same old rain. Same old farm house, Same old trunk, Same old back room, Same old bunk. Same old brooklet, Same old trees, Same old fishes, Same old fleas. Same old tackle, Same old flies, Same old bottle, 'Same old lies. ?Yonkers Statesman. Of Little Avail. "My dear, what's the use of marking a letter 'in haste?' " "Why shouldn't I?" "You know human nature. If I were a postal clerk that letter would be the last to go out." v BANK STATEMENT. Statement of the condition of The Enterprise Bank, located ,at Bamberg, S. C., at the close of business September 2nd, 1915. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts-.. ..$10*4,503.24 Overdrafts 950.40 Bonds and stocks owned by the bank 50.00 Furniture and fixtures .. 1,253.96 Due from banks and bankers 610.86 Currency ....' . 527.00 Gold 25.00 Silver and other minor coin 744.01 Checks and cash Items .. 182.95 Total .... .... ' ."..$108,847.42 , LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in ..$ 28,900.00 Undivided profits, less * current expenses and taxes paid .... : 992.34 Individual deposits subject to check 37,538.49 Savings deposit 6,786.05 Cashier's checks 81.71 Bills payable, includiijg certificates for money borrowed 34,548.92 Total $108,847.42 State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg. Before me came J. E. Newsom, cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. J. E. NEWSOM. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of September, 1915. R. P. BELLINGER, Notary Public. Correct Attest: CHAS. F. BLACK, G. A. DUCKER, ROBT. BLACK, Directors. BANK STATEMENT. Statement of the condition of the Bank of Denmark, located at Denmark, S. C., at the close of business September 2nd, 1915. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts .... $ 61,085.59 Overdrafts 458.00 Due from banks and bankers .... 114,554.20 Currency 3,412.00 Gold 10.00 Silver and. other minor coin 1,353.27 Checks and cash i<tems ~ 104.29 Exchanges for the clearing house 160.89 Total $181,138.24 LIABILITIES Capital stock $ 10,000.00 Surplus fund 4,000.00 Undivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 14,605.94 Individual deposits subject to ck. ..119,617.30 Savings deposits 32,915.00 152,532.30 Total $181,138.24 State of South Carolina?County of Bamberg. Before me came J. Arthur Wiggins, Cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn, says that the above and foregoing statetnent is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. J. ARTHUR WIGGINS. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 13th day of September, 1915. T. U. COX, Notary Public for S. C. Correct-Attest: S. D. M. GUESS, J. ARTHUR WIGGINS, Directors. * BANK STATEMENT. Statement of the condition of The | Citizens Exchange Bank, located at; Denmark, S. C., at the close of busi- ; ness, September 2nd, 1915. RESOURCES. Loans and discounts 11 5.1 S2.S6 j Overdrafts 705.7$ Bonds and stocks owned by the bank 5,000.00 j Furniture and fixtures .. 1,000.00 j Banking house 5,000.00 Other real estate owned .. 6,600.00 j Due from banks and bankers 11,925.14 j Currency 1,281.00 Silver and other minor ? 1 ?9 I V Via u A w v i Checks and cash items .. 1 ">5.14 Exchange for the clearing house 4 7.78 Total $147,712.33 LIABILITIES. Capital stock paid in $ 24.600.00 Surplus fund 5,500.00 Undivided profits, less = current expenses and taxes paid 4,975.95 ! Individual deposits subject to ck. .. 22,184.69 Savings deposits .. .. 35,946.44 Time certificates of deposit 3,000.00 Cashier's checks .. .. 92.67 61,223.80 Notes and bills 96,299.75 Bills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 51,412.58 Total $147,712.33 State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg. Before me came P. D. Mazyck, i cashier of the above named bank, who, being duly sworn-, says that the above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said bank, as shown by the books of said bank. P. D. MAZYCK. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day 6f September, 1915. J. WESLEY CRUM, JR., Notary Public for S. C. Correct Attest: F. V. JAMES, H. C. RICE, Directors. MASTER'S SALE. State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg. Pursuant to a decree issued out of the court of common pleas in the case of N. E. Hutto, plaintiff, vs. J. H. Hutto, etc., et al., directed to me I, H. C. Folk, Master for Bamberg County will on Monday, the 4th day of October, 1915, between the legal hours of sale,, the same being salesday in said nionth, in 4front of the court house door, Bamberg, S. C., offer for sale to the highest bidder the g following described real estate: J "All that certain tract of land, situate in said County and State, con- i taining 75 acres more or less, bound- * ed North by the estate of J. Frank Folk; East by G. W. Folk; South by Rosa E. Johns, and West by J. B. Folk; said tract of land having been _ conveyed to the said G. E. Hutto by H. C. Folk, Master for Bamberg f m m ? ? 1 l T I (Jounty, oy aeea, oearmg aare January 6th, 1908, and recorded in the. office of clerk of court in said County i in Book 'G' at page 28," ALSO | "A1 that certain tract of land, situate in said County and State, containing 60 acres more or less, bounded North by estate of J. Francis Folk; East by Robert Jones; South by the j estate of H. F. Priester, and West /, by J. W. Hill; said tract having been conveyed unto the said G. E. Hutto by J.-B. Folk on January 17th, 1912, and recorded in the office of clerk of court for Bamberg County, in .Book 'K' at page 295." Terms of sale cash, purchaser to B pay for papers. _ H. C. FOLK, Master for Bamberg County. September 6th, 191*5. MASTER'S SALE. ?. State of South Carolina, County of Bamberg.?D. J. Hydrick, plaintiff,, vs. Benjamin Glover, et al., defendants. By virtue of an order directed to me in the above stated Case, I, H. C. Folk, Master for Bamberg county, will sell to the highest bidder for cash, on Monday, October 4th, 1915, during the legal hours of sale, at the. court house door at Bamberg, S. C., the following described tract of land to wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land, situate, lying and being in Bamberg county, State of South Carolina, containing ninetyfour (94) acres more or less, and bounded on the North by tract numbers one, two, four and six; East by J. M. Fender; South by tract num- * ber seven, and West by public highway to Walterboro, as shown by a plat thereof made by Samuel Dibble, surveyor, on January 10, 1910. Purchaser to pay for papers, and also all taxes falling due after date of sale. Purchaser will be requested to deposit $100.00 with the Master, j as a forfeit, same to be credited on purchase price when the sale is completed. H. C. FOLK, Master for Bamberg County. September 6, 1915. E. H. HENDESRON Attorney-at-Law BAMBERG. S. C. utjucrai x i aim c. jjucuu &guu<?<A^ui . RILEY & COPELAND Successors to W. P. Riley. Fire, Life Accident INSURANCE Office in J. D. Copeland's Store BAMBERG, S. C. ~ .. r . ... i \ liienaaie springs water on saie uy i Mack's Drug Store and W. P. Herndon, 50c for 5-gallon jug.?adv. I AX OUT OF ORDER CAR is an extravagance. It is just money tied up uselessly. So when your machine 'calks or it refuses to go send it to us at once and have us put it in shape again so you will Jiave the use of it and the value of your money. | J, B, B F I^^Bicyeles, Guns and Automobile ? r\ 11 t Lx>ng uistance cans, rar radius of several hundrei "In less than one he of flour at a total cost tc "Since then we have Bell Telephone to every most profitable results, rates are reasonable and in one Long Distance 1 a dozen letters" SOUTHERN BELL T \ND TELEGRAPH BOX 108, COLUMBI 11 ? ????MI THE 'PRUDENT / PROTECTS HIS ;FAMILY WITH A 'ACCOUNT jUra Should YOU be take children do you not wish foi The bast way to make REGULARLY BANK a labor or your buisiness an< M Konl/ uaun. . A foolish ivestment nn your family. BE GAREFI Make OUR fc We pay 4 per t pounded quarterl Farmers & IV Vhen you want PAPEI vnn can ffet it at . *ickle| < $ Repaired. Bamberg; S. C. I ^ ' ' ^ One Experience Convinced Me i || of its Value 4,One of our salesmen demonstrated the a value of the Long Dis- . " tance Telephone to us. He was at Huntsville, Ala., and upon his own , responsibility put in fifteen merchants within a d miles. T * ; ' 4 v* nir Ka Korl enlrl 01 ftrt Kirpnlo F u i iiv nuu oviu i?x w uai i vi9 > us of less than six dollars. ' i applied the Long Distance feature of our business with The service is fine, the 1 there is more satisfaction 1 y "elephone talk than in half * * ' V ' ' ELEPHONE COMPANY ' A. SOUTH CAROLINA. v ??????m f> . hitaReal Electric Starter . ? On Your Ford. A Starter that has been used for years and is reliable. The Starter goes on under the ^ood out of the way. A Starter that does away with > cranking, starts from the seat. CALL AND LET US PUT ON ONE FOR YOU. WILLIAM H. PATRICK BAMBERG, S. C. * m away from your wife and o r them to be free from WANT? _ _ -C ? !1.? 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