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^ ^ _ ^"T~ ^ OF COST FOR R Amplifying upon his road plan, submitted through the columns of The I Dispatch-News, last week, Senatorj Imjes forward aos^wn ** ; rticie, outlining- further hEsj giving some estimate of the J crating his plan. The Sena-: | comment on his ideas, ] 1 also he welcomed by this] give me a little further] Id . a word to my suggestion J improvement, advanced J > county supply bill for Lexaty, for roads, convicts and ;e of road working organiza$35,000. Add to this the license $8,000, the capitaax and we have the grand totalfrom an sources, dui we <?c \ here concerned about the direct tax of T $35,000. This is a levy of 4 3-4 mills on all property. My plan, 2 3-4 mills for convicts and maintenance of road visor to build roads and bridges in the county and 2 mills in each township for the commissioners to. maintain the roads and bridges in the towsnhips totals 4 3-4 mills. So the levy is the same only differently applied. I would even suggest hs the automobiles are rapidly increasing, which will increase the amount of the supervisor, that^ Z 1-4 mills 'be for convicts, etc,, tag the construction crew from taxes ; VTlie commissioners would have for Ba&ntaining roads and bridges in each t tjownship, whatever -amount 2 mills raise and the capitation , road ;^.^/'l^e^xabre property and number sub-. - ^^bt to road tax. The range might be : firom $1,500 to $3,0000. v"Where the and whe& it is large the mileagi ier, so it would care for them in either Cost of Roadf^iaoiiinery. Tractor $7.7S^iroad machine $215, p- 1 We beg to am ?|? I mobiles. Mr. P I in charge of t J EXAMINATK | < I is nothing the 1 reasonable or: II ACCESSORIES, ( 5 and will be in I LET U Ak, Mb v . GIVES ESTIMATES j DAD IMPROVEMENT: " ,.v ' : f. : ,K>. iron drag $75. total $1,065. A3 some of the townships arequiW.^ entire outfit would not be needed, in that case, it would cooperate with the adjoining township and use the same machinesy, paying its proportion. This would likely require a larger tractor, which would be determined by the supervisor and commissioners. Ten outfits should work all the county roads, which would amount to $10,650.00, or a levy of 1 1-2 mills, which the county would raise. Cost to Operate Machinery Per Day. Two persons $8.00, oil $3.40, cylinder oil $1.25, repairs $1.00; tot'1 $13.65. This to be supplied by the township fund. Work Per Day. ' This outfit is estimated to work five miles per day?according to condition of roads. This would cost, say $3.00 per mile.* Should a township contain 100 miles, it could be worked in twenty days for $300. Should it need four workings during the year it would 41 9nn the number of itm^' de pending on the condition of the roads and desires of the people. When not using the machinery or drag, the contractor could haul clay with the tractor to fill low places, clean ditches, cut bushes,^ repair bridges and other necessary work. This plan makes the township the ; ifhit? reaches .every road and is just' to all. Once a road is built it would be* properly maintained and v get better. The weak place in all our road plans- have been' maintenance; this corrects it. Permanent State Roads. The State highway commission, committees on roads, bridges' and ferries of the general assembly, could agree on a system; make, a plat of the roads, submit it to .the general assem- . bly and if there approved, name the amount of bonds to build them and let the people vote on -the bonds and roads at the 1920 elections, the levy to beon all taxable propertK of the State. ; . > I repeat, this is not a perfect plan,.. the airaounts, etc., are estimates. I am seeking an improvement over what we have and invite suggestions of any na- i: ture from any one by correspondence or through the press. : "Batesburg S. C. B. C. Ridgell. ,v V- - ; ' 4 ' \r j. ' I ' I f" ' Expe nounce the opening L. D. Bouknight, ^ he work, which insr 3N FREE. Bring y< : matter with it we 1 ices. in n 1 nrfcr A err TT7 HLd ana uitUAaca. vv position to fill your All e propose to put the d will guarantee ev< S SOLVE Y me 160 v. \ 4 CHARLES H. BARRON WRITES TO CHAIRMEN * All those who by their magnificent , ' . ~ work and unselfish de?rotion to the common cguse when the nation was at grips with the enemy, aided in the -several Liberty Loan campaigns to finance the government and to back up the fighting men on the frontiers of freedom, are hsked by Charles H. Bar-*i V>. - ' ron, who served as;State chairman for the Victory Liberty Loan campaign in South Carolina, to lend their efforts as unselfishly and as sincerely toward the raising of the $400,000 fund to be subscribed by the people of the State in the campaign from September 2y to November 11, to erect a fitting memorial vto South Carolina's soldiers in the great war. Mr. Barron has sent out a letter to the several c^nty chairmen who served in the Liberty Loan campaigns urging them to assise in the worthy cause. Obviously it was impracticable for him to write all the individual workers and township chairmen, but their aid is essential, and it is believ ed, will be cheerfully given. Mr. Barron's letter follows: "Columbia, Aug. 29, 191ir. "To County Chairmen in the Liberty Loan Campaigns: "A month from today?on September 29, the first anniversary of the breaking of the Hindenburg line by the Thirtieth Division?the campaign of the South Carolina Memorial Commission for $400,000 to supplement $100,000 appropriated by the general assembly for the purpose of erecting, a memorial building to honor the men from this State who fought in the great war and those who made the supreme sacrifice for the cause of civilization and human liberty will begin. While the campaign will extend, if necessary, until November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the armistice it is the hope and-belief of the Memorial Commission ' that the fund "will be raised in the first^ few days. To this end I desire to asl^ as former State chairman in the Liberty L^an campaign, fhat you lend your aid and assistance, cooperating T with ycur m ,v county chairman and county organization, because I know how invaluable to this worthy and noble, cause your efforts "will be. "I ask further, that so far as possible, you communicate with your for'' mer organization members, enlisting i - -' rt Aut of our new Garage dio has had many } ires satisfaction to 3ur machine to our will be glad to tell; *11 1 e will buuii nave in wants in this line < Work : utmost of service 3ry job turned out: OUR AUTC im WW II 111 lllllll? ? in I III 11? III I? ! ! 11 Expert Aul ? them in this fine work. It is a matter that, I am sure, is close to your heart, as to the hearts of all loyal and true South Carolinians; and in honoring our soldiers who fought for us in this way we shall be only paying them a, very small part 01 tne everlasting debt of gratitude and love which we are due them. V.V Yours very truly, "Charles H. Barron." -s-o-o? GET BACK YOUR GRIP OX HEALTH. I ! Take Iron and Xux Compound, double strength?no extra laxative required, for red blood, strength and endurance. A splendid tonic, strength and blood builder. Price $1.00. Maill ed anywhere on receipt of $1.05. Guaranteed by and for sale only by Harmon Drug Co., Lexington S. C. H.CROMEI DEAI Huffmai It affords m announce th; cured the ag - HUFFMAN most unusual market todaj ' $1,495 f o b. ,The long wheel base of 140 in< and built to carry 5,500upounds, in .adaptable to any kind of haulinj /loads economically and..strong en work. The HUFFMAN is well prop on and all driving parts are built in by the motor and are strong enoii There is no other truck of this * ' ')[ y* * * *,f * ?' ' tinental Ited Seal motor, Timken clutch and transmission and chass bought for $1,495, (f. o. b. Elkha H. C OSWALD, * - ft' \ : on Main Street, Le /ears experience in our customers. garage. We will ex you so, or we will g stock a complete lir at the lowest possib Guarani into all repair work from our shop. : } TROUBLI ? I) LU fVepiUilllg ^ J-^ , Free Advertising The newspapers are beginning' to protest against the free work they are asked to do by the government and by individual and cooperative enterprises. While the war was on they [gave their space without stint but in peace times they think a government so liberal with public funds in other ways might pay for publicity. Hereafter, so far as this sheet is concerned advertising is advertising.?Newberry > Observer. ^ ' Gruesome Binding. There is a copy of Milton's poems in the public library at Exete^ (Eng.) bound in 'part of the skin of George Cudmore, who, with Sarah Dunn, was committed to the Devon county jail on October 30, 1829, for murdering his wife by poisoning her, was tried at j the Lent assizes in the following year ! and executed on March 25, 1830. 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Main and Branding Sts. ^ | Columbia, S. C. J NOTICE. OPENING BOOKS' OF SUBSCRIPTION OF BATESBURG BEVERAGE & ICE COMPANY. . ' Pursuant to commission issued toy ! W. Banks DoVc, Secretary' of State | of South Carolina, books of subscription of the Batesburg Beverage and j Ice Company will be opened at the j office of Barron, McKay, Frierson & i McCants, Columbia, S. C., on the 18th day of September, 12 o'clock Noon. ; - \ ! The Company will have a capital \ ; stock of $50,000.00 divided into fivehundred shares of the par value of $100.00 each, and the business it purv j ports to do is manufacture, export, imv j port, buy, sell and generally deal in j ginger ale, soda water, and so?t j drinks, in bottles or bulk, of every ; class and description whatsoever. ' | Also to manufacture, export, import, > ! buy, sell and generally deal in ieer= To purchase lease of otherwise acquire all kinds of personal property whichMBfl ! the Company may deem necessarj?BH | and convenient for the purpose of I business. To borrow money, to mak^H^H and issue promissory notes, bills exchange, bonds, debentures and obiiS^H gations and evidences of indebtech^BBR * ni ;ness of all kinds whatsoever, whethfcx^BM ! secured by mortgage, pledge or others wise, without limit as to amount and" VH to secure the same by mortgage,,. ^B pledge or otherwise. Generally to*: ^ purchase, take on lease or in exchange J hire or otherwis acquire jhny real-and personal property, and any rights : or privileges which the Company maythink necessary or cenvenient for the purpose of its business. Ravenel S. Patterson, F. B. Fishburne, v Incorporators. 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