Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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While the Wheels Are Rolling Is the time to keep them rolling. The South has a hum on it. Notice the progress in agriculture. A farmer who cannot produce a bale of cotton per acre will soon be classed as a back number. It pays to capture good ideas from the successful. Notice the electrical power developments from our rivers and streams, where the waters have heretofore Mown to waste, now being converted into heat and power. We may soon expect Trolley Line connections between towns and cities. Then why not have our Road Supervisors to make wide, straight thoroughfares while lands are cheap, <md arrange for future necessities and advantages that should be so plain to future eyes? Why have we been so long getting Good Roads? Because the people did not unite and try, All that is needed is to unite, talk and work for good, honest purposes and privileges. Public sentiment settles questions. Sales Since December 15, 1905. House and lot in Newberry, S. C., to Geo. W. Summer for Mrs. lia B. Jones, of Lancaster. 50 to 75 notes at Guthriesville, S. G., to 1). p, Curly for Rev. Marion Dargan, of Orange burg, S. C. House and lot on J ohns ton street, R< >ek Hill. S. G.. to Mrs. E. B. Molde y lor J. S . Si tilt/,. both of Rock Hill, S. C. Bru'k lutsiiu ss hotn at in She dhv. N. , to Dr. R. C. Ellis for W- H. Mill or. sold l.y |. A An- thony,Agent, all of Shelby, N. C Lot in Shelby, N. C , to T. It. Washburn for J. F. McMmrav. Sold bv |- A. Anthony, Aim •nt, all of Site 1 by, N. c. Lot in Shelby, N. C , to , Fi vd -Davis for Dr. \V. F. Mitchell, sold by |. A. Anthony, Ag, -nt, all ol Shelby, N- G. House and lot on Mint Hill, Rock Dill . s. C., to Giles Westbrook for J. D. Johnson, all of Rock Hill, S. G. House and lot on W. Black St-, Rock Hill, S- C., to II. S. Sims, of Pine St., Columbia, S. C., for Chas. L. Cobb, of Rock Hill, S. C. 250 acres 9 miles of Charlotte, N- C., Steele Creek neighborhood, to J. A. Carpenter, of Cleveland Mills, N. C., for Rev, G. \V. Gard ner, of Greenwood, S. C., sold by J. A. Anthony, Agent at Shelby, N. C. Lot on East Main St., Rock Hill, S. C., to Pride Ratterree, for Miss Annie L- Oates, of Waxhaw, N. C. OUR SOLICITING AGENTS. J. A. Anthony, Shelby, N.C. : L. F. Groves, Gastonia, N.C. Harry E. Reid, Lincolnton, N. C. M. L. Edwards, Rutherford- ton, N. C. Jno. M. Houck, Marion, N.C. T. M. Whisonant, Hickory, S. C., Traveling Agent. * W. R. Hough, Camden, S.C. W. J. Moorhead, Blacksburg, S C W. H. Gooding, Gaffney, S.C. J. T. Wood & Co., Greers, jW. M. Smoak, Sallevs, S. C. S. C. Dobson & McCaskill, Ker Dr. D. T. Teal, Chesterfield, | shaw, S. C. S. C. Rock Hill, South Carolina Ha> man.v advantages not enjoyed t»y otlier cities A mild i limatf. Summer and Winter, average tempera- ture seldom above (X) degrees or below ISO degrees, twdng ihe highest p..iut on the Southern lly. between Augusta. *■• and t liai lotie, N ! . Ha» pure water from deep and is regarded as one of the healthiest towns in the M ue. Kleetrio power, lights and watm works. The power is lieveh.ped Irom the t'atnwha rivet abuiit seven milt s out. whiih not only furnishes lights and power tor it. rk Hill industries, hut for <'hat h tte. Yorkville ami otir-r places. Srltool advantages e.retlent. Win- tiiro]» Normal and Industrial rollegefnr Women, with nil its modern eqitipments incbtdirig dairy and pro duce farm. ( nrnegir l.ihrary tinder »onstruction. Iiiyh -tandat.l lor grattuates. with a 'J'raiain School in con templation, il eoinpjited, will render it a nndel sehm I lor the country. The Catawba Military Aeademv for hoys is inn\ giving line satisfaction to its patrons. Then eoines the (irathol Schotd system, with g >» d equipnients and a large attondanee. The churches and congregations are favoraidy spoken of as* being ahead 01 most towns of its size. Tin 1 inmous Hock Hill Itiiggy^ t o., whose buggies are sold »o extensively in different states and some to foreign countries, hrirjgs capital ami labor. The town has a live, progressive young mayor wlto enforces the law irrespective of person or color. Sanitary conditions are looked after and the streets kept cleaner than in most towns. Few cities can show a better kept cemetery. The hanks, manufactories and business houses are progressive. A new $4*>.<X)0 ('nited States Postottiee is tinder construction, and a large mu nieipal brick building for lire department, offices, eic.. is nearly completed, (food citizens are welcome here. Information on Transacting Through This Office How to Transact Busi ness Through This Office. KSduce your wants, offerings and limits to writing and keep a copy. Verbal instructions are very uncer tain and very unsatisfactory. Let everything go on file so it will be seen and not overlooked. We have too much to look after to promise to carry your business in our heads satisfacto rily. If you want to buy make your selections'and nameyourliraits, wheth er the property is in our hands or not, it should make no difference to the buyer so we deliver the goods at or below the limit. Parties wanting to buy or sell should not go in competi tion with their own interests, or their broker, by talking to others. He a good listener and impart what you Cnow or hear to your broker, and use him as your Speaking Tube if you want to save time, trouble and money. Any specialist who practices a profes sion day in and day out can excel those with less experience: otherwise he goes out of business, it-is easy to fool money away by getting impatient and making bad trades, thinking you can transact as good as an expert, (’lose deals at the proper time, same as weld ing the iron when the heat is right. It makes but little difference to this office whether it is the most or the least that will buy or sell property, sowe get the. deal through satisfactorily to parties interested, and it should make no dif ference to the buyer who the owner of the property is if we deliver the goods. Don’t waste time asking too many questions. State your propositions and limits to buy, sell or exchange. We cannot accept your hand unless you offer it to us,' much less your money, paper, or property. Get our blanks for listing property to sell. This office handles property and propositions by clients’ description and limits', therefore don’t wait to see us. Offers by wire or mail are much more satisfactory than verbal, more especially if a check is sent to prove sincerity! We often make transac tions without seeing the parties or property in question. All transac tions of this kind Itave proven satis factory to date. All parties buying through lids office are expected to put up at least ten tier cent, of the E urchase price to bind the obligation, uyer, seller and broker signing a written agreement and each holding a copy. Buyers have the privilege of having the land papers examined by experts before completing payments: when defects appear that can not be corrected the amount paid is prompt ly refunded by J. Kdgar I’oag, Hroker. We would advise all buyers to he very careful to see that all titles are correct before completing payments. PICTURES BEST OF ADVERTISEMENTS. If you have extra nice property for sale, furnish a handsome cut to accompany the description. Why it Pays to Transact Business Through This Office. First We make a special study and practice of real-estate and trading. Second We are considered the most extensive advertisers of other people’s property in the business. Third We are regarded as expert advertisers and smooth traders for space, and can tell clients, neighbors and thousands of foreigners what they I want to buy or sell while they are itn- ! parting it to a few verbally. Fourth -We are game and not afraid I to spend money to transact when our I judgment tells us we are correct. Fifth Practice helps to make per fect, and the growth of our business shows plainly that we are the right j I people to lead in real-estate. ! * * This office is conducted in the interest ol land owners and seekers. !t is for the purpose of giving information on real estate topics to those who need the in formation or think they do. Il is not a law department, hut will give legal points affecting real estate titles care ful consideration. If you own real estate and want to sell it, or don’t own any but want to become an owner this office may tell you how. Look over our list carefully: “if you don’t see what you want ask for it.” * * * This office can l>e made move valua ble and interesting it real estate own ers will supply it with short communi cations or pertinent items pertaining to their property and others, ns we are after pushing Real Estate to the mutual interest of the country and profession. * * * Some property owners appear to begrudge the real estate agent his commission, hut if there is any man who earns a fee it is the legitimate land agent. It must he remembered that he spends his time in studying the country and large suras of mone.f in advertis ing, and for this he is entitled to fair compensation. Let the lawyers and others have their dues also. * * * The agent brings the buyer and sell er together. The buyer may be hun dreds of miles from the seller, but the agent finds out the wants of both and finally brings fhem together, fs not such work worthy of reward? * # * ^ Of late years trading has grown to he an important part of the land agent’s business, and this feature is growing every year and it is des tined to grow into still greater im portance. You will save time, trouble and money by patronizing a live real- estate dealer. INVESTIGATE ABSTRACTS. Many |»eople have a wrong opinion of an abstract and think it a certificate of title, hut such is not the case. An abstract is simply a certified statement us to all iiiaIUth that are shown on the records affecting the title to the real estate in question. If there is a defect the abstract will show it, and it will show who the title i» vested in. A Broker’s Duty Is to buy, sell or exchange property according to clients’ descriptions and dictations and protect the interests of all parties concerned to the l»esi of his ability by seeing that each gets what is promised, according to the terms of the transaction. In order to accomplish this everything should be in writ ing, each interested party holding a copy. The hroker should instruct the preparation and transfer of proi>erty and papers, and settle with both buyers and sellers. Where principals or outsiders -tep in ahead of brokers intrudes or preparations of papers and settlements they cause confusion and delays because they are often short on experience and are no thoroughly familiar with the conditions of the trade. When a broker is paid to transact business let him finish it and settle with all the interested parties. This can he done through nearest banks by transfers without risk to any party. We will thank all our customers to note the above carefully, au we have considerable unnec essary trouble this line. Information for Those Who Wish to Sell. Listing Property We shall he pleased to have you list your property, giving a complete and correct description, naming a reasonable price and allowing 12 months or more option, property is sold the earlies day possible, of course, subject to arrangements of owners witl tenants prior to sale, to avoid expenses and get commissions, bn can’t be sold until a buyer is found. Write for our blanks. If yo are pleased, fill them out complete and return af once, so we cai get your property before the public If not pleased, let us knot the deficiency. Advertising Property We arc the most extensive advertisersof other people’s property in the business. Owners can write the advertisement as they would like it to appear, for our suggestions of improvement. Proofs of ad vertisements are submitted for approval. Parties who wish to list their property for less than 12 months can do so by paying an ad vertising fee in advance. They should be willing to bear part of the expenses of getting it attractively before the public. We also expect an advertising fee in advance when we think properly too high or when we are not acquainted with the owners and property, for self- protection, of $5 for the first $1,000, $4 for the second, $3 for the third, $2 for the fourth, and $1 for each additional thousand of the listed value, advertising fees to he deducted from our commissions when property is sold. We have inquiries from all over the country North, South, Last and West. Our business and acquaintance is constantly growing Describing Property We don’t care to spend time and money on incorrectly described property, unreasonable prices or short options. If the buildings are old or dilapidated, and the land worn or worthless, it should be so.stated in the description. It is useless to expect as much for old buildings as it would cost to erect new ones. Often it is only the soil which carries the value. It is mutual interest to have things cor rect, as we must protect buyer, seller and broker. If your proposi tion is attractive, we should find a buyer; but it requires more time and money than most people imagine. Investigating Property Prospective buyers should not be disappointed, especially when they spend time and money goin^ to investigate. If they find property as represented, th y are ready to transact business; otherwise they are dissatisfied. Signatures Necessary All the owners of property, or their responsible representatives, including wives who hold dowers, should sign the contracts, to com plete the obligation. We are after smooth sailing and try to avoid all the friction possible. None of us are fond of disappointments. Happy customers make our business grow. Promptness Essential We ( h) not care to spend time and money on property of people who are slow about giving titles after sale, or cannot furnish what they promise. Do your share of the talking and we will try to do you good; but don’t expect two prices for what you want to sell, neither must you expect to buy much at 50 cents on the dollar. Bo sure and not go in competition with yonr broker or your own inter est; otherwise most customers will use their efforts to get the ad vantage of both of us. Commission Charges Our contracts read: “ 5 per cent, on amounts accepted: an excess over said price to be equally divided between owner and J Kdgar Hoag,” so each may receive benefits of enhancement an efficient services; otherwise it is no use for us to try to get mor than the limit. Propositions Approved JWrAll propositions must be approved by the signature of | Kdg.u I’oag, before they are considered binding 011 him or his office I can only be responsible for the amounts in my hands. J. EDGAR POAC, Broker. “Cuts the Earth to Suit Your Taste.” Examine Testimonials. La.wastku. S. r...l:in. u. Mr. J. I'M if a r Hoag. Rock Hill. S. ('. Dkaii Silt: 1 l»«*g to acknowledge receipt of your letter of tlie (till inst. with enclosures, check for isl,88.T.W'». and a full state ment of account with you a> to the Newberry property. I am thoroughly satisfied with your management of the sale of this prop erty. and heg to thank you for your persistent efforts to 'sell the same for its full value and for your courteous and prompt attention to all the details of the transaction. Yours truly. MRS. IRA H. JONES. # * SPAHTA Nitrite, S. (.’, Dec. 2, II gives me pleasure to say, that, while I have never met Mr. J. Edgar I’oag. of Rock Hill, S. (’., he has re cently sold 22ou acres of land for me. Our business relations have proved entirely satisfactory. Ife is a man with whom you can do business ftom “afar off” without ever having seen him. 1 believe he is a gentleman whom you can trust, both in buying and selling property. Of course! he can’t make people buy, hut he does not leave a stone unturned when he has in charge property that he can conscientiously “talk up.” I would trust him if I had any more property to sell, and intend to do u little buy ing now and then, through him. Very Respectfully, E. F. Watkins. •iV * * Grkrnwood, N. (., Dee. ti, l!Mf). Early in the year (IhOj) I placed in the hands of Mr. J Edgar Hoag a few hundred acres of real es tate to sell for me at a reason- aide price per acre. He effected a cash sale, which in every detail gives me entire satisfaction. 1 consider him, in every way, worthy <*f the eon- lidence of all who may itave occasion to do any business with him. I owe him a thousand thanks for his faithful and valuable service. Faithfully and truly, A. Mr a. Pittman. * * * MlLWAPKEI'i* VVlS. Mr. J. Edgar Pong, Rock Ilil), S. C. Dear Sir: We heg to acknowlege your favor of the 10th inst. and your chock which we found enclosed with same. You have l>een very frank to state that xou appreciate the manner in which wo handled, or at least en deavored to handle, your business, and we certainly wish to return the com pliment with interest, for it is very seldom that we have to deal with peo ple who are os fair-minded in such matters ns you have been. Very truly yours, (Signed) Osoooo (’ompanv. Ry Local Manager. Leaf, Ga., Nov. .’It), 1905. A few months ago I nlaced mv farm near Pink, Ga., with J. Edgar'Pong. Hroker. for sale. He advert'sed it nicely as per myOdescription and it was tu t long until he was in corre* spendence with Dr. G. S. De.Mots, of <'enterville, fowa, and several others in regard to it. which resulted in a satisfactory sale to Dr. DeMots. I can cheerfully recommend Mr. Poag’s methods, promptness anti efficiency. He is bound to do the country **reat good. He had no personal acquaint ance with me. the buyer or the prop erty. He is a hustler, can sure sell Real Estate. (Signed) Vivian II. Kknoai.l. * * •>: Yorkville, S. g. Through a correspondence with J. Edgar Poag, Hroker, after seeing his advertisements, I contracted to hm ft farm in South Carolina solely on his representation. After seeing him and the land, l can honestly say that every thing was as represented by Mr. Poag. If anything, I am twHter pleased than 1 expected to he. (Signed) Isaac If. Norris, .. . From Princeton, III. * * * Riixik Spring, S. C. Dear Mr. Poag: I certainly appre ciate your kindness and the interest you have manifested in my behalf Your promptness is to he commended, and I thank yon most heartily for your every effort lo please and I leave my very Itest wishes with you. Thank ing yon again. Very truly, (Signed) Mrs. L. ('. Angel. Rock Hill, S. t . If yon want to buy or sell real- estate, apply to J. Edgar Poag, Broker. He studies and knows the business and is the livost real-estate man in South Carolina. AH he needs is good property with reasonable prices, or strictly business proposi tions. (Signed) S. J. Kimball. * # * Marion, ala. Yours of recent date, with check, received. You certainly made a tine sale for me and I appreciate it. (STgned) Mrs. L. \Y. Ayer. * Rock Hill, s. c. Dear Mr, Poag: 1 am obliged to throw you a bouquet on the excellent ad. In today’s Record. It U certainly fine. It the hoys of ability, who are selling soap, lamn chimneys and ’lassos, would go at sour thing'that has possibilities in it, we’d soon have a town right. Many of them have real ability but will never find it out unless they get into something bigger. You certainly hit the nail on the head and I hope you will drive it clear up before you quit. Yours, etc., (Signed) J. G. Anderson, Manager Rock Hill Buggy Co. Wntoli Your Laml Titles. If you want to save money and trou ble see that land titles are clear on record before you risk your money in them. It makes no difference who’the seller is nor where he comes from. OKICIMUTY, UIKKECTNESS AND PROMPTNESS ARE WINNERS The county seeks originality. New and up-to-date things and meth od-,. Stale goods are slow to move. VVe should all keep our business lamps trimmed and burning, and not plod along in the old ruts in which our fore- fathei-s trod. The growth of our business shows plainly that we have not been asleep in real estate method* and developments. When we com menced business tbe majority of people thought we could not buy and sell throughout the country without seeing the property, the owners or the buyers. Hut we are now convincing them differently. All we ask is correct descrip tions and representations. Business people read and when they see a descrip tion of anything to fill their desires, they aiv ready to investigate and trade for it. You will save time, trouble and money by patronizing this office, a-» we have the facilities for telling hundreds of customers about it lo where you can only tell a few verhallv. Our advertisement:- are read throughout the coun try. and we have inquiries from all sections.