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Thursday, August 9, 1928 McCORMICK MESSENGER. McCORMICK, Soutti Carqlinm. rage i\ umber Fivf i CAMPAIGN MEETING AND BARBECUE BASH DINNER MID-WAY PARKSYILLE AND MODOC, S. C., FRIDAY, AUGUST 10, 1928 Come to the county campaign meeting at .Washington School House on Friday, August 10, 1928. Speaking starts at 11 o’clock a. m. A well prepared Barbecue Hash Dinner will be served from 1 to 2:30 o’clock. PERSONAL AND LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. D. T. L iGroon was called Sunday to the bedside of her moth er, Mrs. Emma Byrd of Langley. Mrs. Byrd is seriously ill at her home. Deotc^s say there is no hope for hen recovery. Her daughter, Mrs. Lila Poole of Rocky Bottom, N. C., is also with her. elected cs a delegate at large from this State to National Rural Carriers Association in Peoria, Illinois, which will be in session four days, begin- ring August 21st. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Creswell of Knoxville, Temu are visiting rela tives and friends in Troy and Mc Cormick. Miss Elsie Durham has returned from a two weeks’ visit to relatives i n Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Y. E. Seigler are spending the week in Dawson, Ga., with Mrs. Seigler’s mother, Mrs. E, T. Deklc. Mrs. Sallie Tolcn and two 1 sons, Messrs. Woodsen and Robert TV.en, from Thomasville, N. C., are visiting her brothers, Mr. J. R. Watkins of near Lethe and Mr. G. P. Watkins of near McCounick. IN NED QBARIERS My friends can now find me in my new quarters on Augusta Street, in the building recently vacated by the Eagle Cafe, with more room, new groceries, etc., and better prepared in every way to meet the needs of the family, with the best to be found in groceries, fresh market meats, fish and many other good eatables of the season. T buy and sell country produce at fair prices. Drop in to see us and learn why it is to your ad vantage to trade here. J, PRESS BLACKMELL % # Augusta Street McCormick, S. C. Mrs. G. W. Sutherland of Reads- town, Wis, is visiting relatives in and around town. Prof. Qacus McCain a*nd family leave next Tuesday for Kellford, N. C., where he has been re-elected as principal of the Kellford school. Day-Night Phone No. 4697 W. W. ROGERS We Solicit All Kinds Of Detective Work . • “FINGER PRINTS OUR SPECIALTY” ROGERS NATIONAL DETECTIVE BUREAU 3128 Millwood Ave. Columbia, S. C. BE .Factors In Filling Prescriptions When yotr have a prescription to fill, you must be sure that it is done absolutely right, from fresh drugs. You cannot run risks, for it may prove costly. We have had years of experience ir filling prescriptions and know how to do it correctly. We are experts with the wide knowledge that you desire to assure safety. QUICK SERVICE, Often times minutes count in case of serious illness and you must lose no time in securing the proper remedies. We give you the quickest possible service at all times. Your prescrip tions will be ready on the dot with no delay. STROMS’ DRUG STORE McCORMICK, S. C. ae Ik) ES3 Mr. P. B. Moragne cf Bordeaux was a business visitor here one day this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Giles and chil dren were the spend the day guests Sunday with Mr. Giles’ s : ster, Mrs. W. F. Hardy, of Lincolnton, Ga. Miss Ina Walker, who attended Misses Lois Deaso n and Mary summer school in Virginia the past Elizabeth Giles are spending this six weeks, is spending a month or -week wtih their cousin, M;ss Rubie more here with her parents, Mr. Mae MosS> of Double Branches, Ga. " ard Mrs. H. C. Walker. Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Creighton of Charlotte, N. CL are visiting rela tives in and near town. Mrs. Javotte Bailey, Miss Sara Bailey, Mr. Tom Bailey and Mr. and Mrs. Will Shearer ctf Anderson and Mrs. R. A. Link and children of Ab beville were visitors in the home of Mr. W. W. Keown Sunday. Miss Alma Walker is visiting rel atives and friends in Seneca this week. The many friends of Mr. W. H. Walker will regret to hear of his continued serious illness of typhoid fever in the Greenwood Hospital. We hope he shall soca be restored to his usual health. Mr. D. M. Bullock and family vis ited relatives at Saluda* Sunday. J Mrs. M. L. Lang and children from Lincolnton, Ga., spent Friday here with friends and i<elatives. Mrs. R. T. Jennings of Columbia is spending some time heie with her siste:’, Mrs. F. C. Robinson. Mrs. Edwin Barron of Ro:k is here visiting her mother, Gcorg'a Talbert. Mr. E. Homer Sandifer of St. Petersburg, Fla., visited his mother, Mrs. E. M. Sand'fer, last week. Dr. W. G. Blackwell ctf Parksville was a business visitor jhere a short while yesterday. Miss Ernestine Graves has return ed to her home here, after spending about three weeks with relatives and friends in York. Mrs. J. W. Corley and daughter, Miss Mary Cornelia Corley, are spending some time with Mrs. J. H. Campbell of Belton. Mrs. H. Drucker left Tuesday to spend abeut two weeks in the north ern markets buying merchandise for the H. Drucker store here. Mr. G. A. Talbert of Plum Branch attended to business matters here Tuesday morning. Mr. R. A. Price of Parksville was a business visitor here a short while Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Stevenson and two children, Rcsalynde and Garrick, left Saturday for their home at Cape Charles, Va., after a ten days’ visit to Mrs. Stevenson’s sister, Mrs. E. M. Sandife,, of near McCormick. Mr. D. M. McGrath, member of McGrath Brothers, local Ford deal ers, went to Charlotte, N. C., Monday and drove back a new Ford coupe foi< delivery from their agency. Mrs. T. J. Sibert, who underwent an operation at the Greenwiod Hos pital about two weeks ago, returned to her home here Sunday, greatly improved. The trip was made Mr. J. S. Strom’s ambulance. in -o-UOMING TO THE -o- DIXIE THEATRE Mr. George W. Brown became ser iously ill early Sunday morning and was rushed to the Greenwood Hos pital in Mr. G. P. McCain’s ambul ance. An operation was deemed necessary and immediately perform ed. He is getting along nicely and expects to retur n home the latter J part of th's week. Mrs. Elizabeth Deason, who has been ill at the home of her daughter, Mis. S. D. Giles, was able to go on a visit to her daughters, Mrs. W. F. Hardy and Mrs. W. T. Moss, of Lin colnton, Ga. M.*s. Luther Stone of Augusta is here on a visit to her brother, Mr. Ansel Witt. Mr. Guilford Newby of St. Peters burg, Fla., arrived here Tuesday for a visit to relatives and friends and near town. in Mr W. J. Mannng and daughter, Mrs. J. M. Lathano of Calhoun Falls, were in McCormick Wednesday on business. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY WITH Friday and Saturday Aug. 10 and 11, at 8:30 p. m. JACK HOLT and GEORGIA HALE IN ZANE GREY’S “MAN OF THE FOREST” One of any year’s greatest dramatic spectacles. An Eye Feast of Beauty, Gigantic Thrills and Powerful Action WHY DO MEN risk millions? dare danger? challenge nature? and fight each other? FOR IDEALS. MONEY. LOVE. See this tremendous awe-inspiring picturization of the book that has thrilled millions. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Miner of Plum Pranch announce the birth of a sen, : Harold Richard, Jr., on August 4, 1928. Mrs. F. N. Shumate of Modoc visiting her sister in Calhoun Falls, Mrs. W. J. Manning. Mr. Horace Creswell was called to Spartanburg last Tuesday on busi ness. Messrs. G. E. Campbell, Homer and Emmette Sandifer spent two days last week at Denmark and Or angeburg visiting relatives Mrs. L. C. Talbert returned to her! Mr. and Mrs. \\*yatt Bowick and ^ children, also Mrs. L. W. Bowick and son, Hubert, spent last week in h° me Tuesday, after a ten days visit ^ Atlanta and other parts of Georgia. to her sister, Mrs. Julian Stackhouse, of Asheville, N. C. For The Men Who Are , Fighting YOUR Campaign of Courage! Alfred E. Smith—“the man who has once more put a premium on courage in American public life”. Courage! Ability! Honesty! A man whose word means achievement. And with him a man of the same fibre and equal courage, Joe T. Robinson. Help us spread their words eyerywhere. It is your campaign. Yes —everybody’s. Your Dollar sWill Help Broadcast the Honesty, the Splendid Ability and the Fearless Leadership of the Most Talked-of Men in America Alfred E. Smith Joe T. Robinson Send Your Contributions NOW—Small or Lxirge to Your State Finance Director (see name and address below) or to the Treasurer DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL COMMITTEE X 1775 Broadway, New York City Make all checks payable to. The Treasurer, Democratic National Committee^ v FBB S4LE-A N V T HIN G- EVERYTHING-AT LESS THIN VOH EXPECTED TO PIT! Have you some desire for something * that you haven’t satisfied because you couldn’t afford the price? You can get it through The Messenger’s col umns. Wearing apparel, cats, type- C> writers, dogs, musical instruments, birds, jewelry, garden implements, furniture, houses are just a few of the items that appear in every issue. A GREAT MARKET PLACE The Advertising columns are the • \ greatest market place, whether you want to buy or sell. The place where good people meet more good people, all in the mood to buy, sell or trade. Try it yourself aiijd be convinced of the wonderful possibilities. ; THE MESSENGER McCormick, S. C. Look After Your Subscription Now GENERAL WILIE JONES, A Columbia, S. C. 1 A Mr. and Mrs. Jack Spence have our ^ deepest sympathy in the illness of their children. Recent visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. N- Creswell were Mr. and Mrs. B. C./Hensley and little Miss Ollie Farr of Chapin and daughter, Frances, of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Sarah Powe of Newberry spent Mr.. Bill Dansby of Palaco, Fla., and Tuesday here with friends. \ Mr. F. B. Creswell and Master Brad ley Creswell of Marion, S. C. Miss Margaret Palmer of Union is spending a few days here as guest of Miss Ina Walker. Mr. J. L. Jennings spent Wednes day in Johnston with relatives. Miss Frances Deason of Ware Shoals spent the past week end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry R. Deason. Mrs. Maude Remsen is NO ADVANCE IN ADMISSION_ll and 30 cents. COMING Next Frday and Saturday BILLY DOVE in “THE LOVE MART" a few days with relatives and friends in Lincolnton, Ga. Miss Mary Sue Watkins is spend- spending i n g several days in Thomasville, N. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cowan of Willington were visitors here a short while yesterday. C., with relatives. txt- At a recent meeting of the rural carriers association in Columbia, Mr. W. H. Andrews of Willington was The big problem is to frame a tax measure that will get sufficient rev- emy? and still get sufficient votes. X The world’s champion optimist is no ddubt the fellow' who steals a sec ond-hand automobile. # LOCAL MARKET COTTON— Good Middling 22 Strict Middling i 22 1-4 Middling 22 1-2 Cotton Seed. bu. 60 cts Breakfast Bacon 50 per lb. Eggs per dozen — 30 cts. Bacon per lb. 15 to 22 cts. | Flour per sack $1.75 to $2.00 j Flour per barrel $9.00 to $12.50; Butter per lb. 50 cts. j Green Coffee, per lb. 30 to 60 cts.; Roasted Coffee, per lb. _30 to 55 cts.; Rice, per lb. 7 to 10 cts. Grist, per lb. 5 cts. Molasses per gal. 60 to $1.00 Com per bu. $1.35 Fine Feed, 75 lbs. $2.25 Oats per bu. 90 cts. Wheat per bu. $1.60 Cheese per lb. 35 cts. Notice Of Final Settle ment And Discharge On August 25, 1928, at 10 o’clock a. m. w r e will mak o a final settlement and ask for a discharge in the office of Probate Judge at McCormick Court House, S. C., on the estate of E. H. Lagroone. All persons holding claims should present them properly attested before that day. J. H. LaGROONE, W. S. LaGROONE, ELLA LaGROONE, SUDIE RHODES. Administrators. July 25, 1928. Japan is worried over her surplus population. She should have a few gi'ade crossings and dangerous swim ming holes and her worries would be ended.