Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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f Thursday, September 13, 192o • .9 r XI'jl o v, \> ilMICK i» •* i / i/. G&A. \UCOR 'l Carotin*. Pas:#* Number Sc!re# \ : P* HOUGH 10 SERVE AN( BUSINESS Yet not too big nor too busy to take care of any individual in a frienly and helpful way. The Farmers Bank has kept pace with progressive business, growing with it so that it is well qualified to meet every demand that modern busi ness asks. It is ready to serve you to the full extent of its capacity. THE SAME PAINSTAKING CARE is extended to the individual with a small account as the one with a large account. This bank knows no dis crimination and is ready and anxious to co-operate with all of its customers. You are invited to open an account and start on the road of ^thrift” to the destination of ^independence.” No matter how small you start—start to day. i THE FARB BANK McCormick, S. C. WHY—===== Danish Eggs Are Popular With the English People. An examination made not long ago in London disclosed the fact that the largest eggs sold there came from Denmark. The Danish eggs, it ap pears, are the most popular as well as the heaviest. The great major ity of them weigh more than two and one-half ounces. The average American egg has been found to weigh two and two-sevenths ounces. The lightest Danish eggs weigh as much as the heaviest French eggs. This in vestigation classified the eggs as to country only. Some years ago Amer ican observations were taken as to breeds of hens. The North Caro lina experiment station recorded the weight of eggs that several hens of well-known breeds laid during a pe riod of six months. It was found that the largest eggs were produced by light Brahmas, the average weight being two and one-half ounces. Pul lets’ eggs did not exceed two ounces In weight. Eggs from Black Lang- shan and Barred Plymouth Rock hens weighed two and one-sixteenth ounces each, w'hlle the eggs of the Single-Comb Brown Leghorn, late- hatched Plymouth Rock, White Wyan dotte and Buff Cochin hens all weighed less than two ounces each.— Indianapolis News. SOME STILES WAS NO CANNIBAL A miserly old man visited one of his relatives uninvited. One morning his little niece of five The old man was startled, and said: “No, of course not, my dear; but what on earth makes you ask?” The little girl replied: “Oh, I thought you must be. because mamma was saying this morning just as you LEGAL MASTER’S SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Abbeville, Court of Common Pleas. NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY, against CALHOUN FALLS COMPANY, ET AL. By authority of a Decree of Sale fcv the Coart of Common Pleas for Abbeville County, in said State, made in the above stated case, I will offer for sale, at Public Outcry, at Abbeville, C .H., S. C., on Salesdaj in October A. D. ' 1928, within the legal hours of sale the following desenbed land, to wit: All and singular all that certain taining Four Hundred Eighty Eight and Fifty-Nine Hundredths (488.59) Acres, more or less, and being more D( fully described by metes and bounds as follows: Beginning at a rock on the public . ... . ^ roal thence S. 4% 15” 825 ft. to a came in that you always lived on your cortiei . station No 1; thence s> 63 . relations. j qq?* 49 ft. to a corner, station No —— — — L3; thcrce Zi 31-10” E. 1730 ft. to a Good Stock ! corner, station No. 3; thence N. 05- The stock salesman, after painting 30” E. 2185 ft. to a corner, statior a beautiful word picture, said. “Now, Mr. Jones, you know this company No. 4; thence S. 34-50” E. 152 ft. to a corner, station, No. 5; thence N 70-10” E. 1368 ft. to a corner, statioh Send Us Your Orders For Job Printing FOR SALE-A N V T HIN G- EVERYTHING-AT LESS THAN YOU EXPECIED TO PAY! ’4* — 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 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 O 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 and be convinced of the wonderful possibilities. THE HESSENGEI McCormick, S. C. Why Writers Allude to the “Halcyon Days” Classical writings have many allu sions to the kingfisher or halcyon, and It was believed the bird was so fa vored by the gods that during the two weeks preceding winter solstice, when the kingfisher was hatching her young, there prevailed a great calm Jest the nest (which was supposed to be floating serenely on the sea) should be disturbed. Those were the halcyon days. There was also a superstition that a dead kingfisher suspended by the bill will always turn its breast In the direction whence the wind blows, and a weather vane of this sort was often, hung in the chimney corner. Sir Thomas Browne, in his book, “Enquiry Into yu*:ar Errors” (1612), actually made a number of experi ments to test this belief, even hang ing two separate birds in the same room together, and finally suspend ing them in “large and spacious glasses closely stopped," until he proved to his complete satisfaction that the long current superstition was unworthy of belief.—Detroit News. and I will water it myself.” hasn’t got a dollar s worth of watered ! N J 6 th * ence s 4_ 5(r W . 6 o 0 ft; tc stock in it. How much are you going ccrner> station No. 7, thence N. 48- to buy?” ; e. 2250 ft. to a corner, station No. 8; “Young man,” he said, “the next thence N. 48- E. 1130 ft. to a ccr- stock I buy is going to have four legs, ncr, station No. 9; thence N. 90- E. 800 ft. to a rock, stat'on No. 10; thence N. 5-45” W. 2132 ft. to a .J * rock, station No. 11; thence N. 79 1 hree s a Crowd 31 „ w 5180 ft to a s t U mp on the Tourist (landing on small island)— public road station No. Iz; tnenc Who lives here, my friend? along the public road 4650 ft. to r Man on Landing—Just me and my rock on the said road, wh ch is th wife and my sister-in-law. Tourist—And what sort of a place is it? ; po ; nt of beginning. Said lands are bounded by Patter son lands, lands of G. M. White. dal. ,, . , . lards of John Cade, lands of Walter Man Oh, an awful place for scan- Boyd, lands of Joe Scott, and the LEGAL MASTER’S SALE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick, Court of Common Pleas. THE FIRST TRUST AND SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff. against MRS. ALETHEA S. SPARKS AND THE BANK OF GREENWOOD, Defendants. Pursuant to judgment of the Court and a decree of sale in the above en titled cause, I will sell at public auc tion on Sa’esday in October, 1928 (the same being the 1st day of Oc tober), ; n front of the Com’t House door, in the city of McCormick, County and State aforesaid, during the legal hours of sale, on terms specified below, the following des cribed real estate, to wit: All that t Tact or plantation of land situato lying and being in the Coun ty of McCormick, State of South Carolina, conta'ning Five Hundred Forty-Four and Nine Tenths (544.9) Acres, more or less, being tracts 14, 15. 16, 17 18, 19, and 20 of the A. L. Bird land on the Parksville and Key Roads as per plat by G. W. Summers of Augusta, Ga., and is the land con veyed to the said Mrs. Alethea S. Sparks by L. G. Bell, Master, by deed of date March 2, 1923. Terms of Sale: One-third cash, bal ance in one and two yea:s L. G. BELD. Master M. C., S. C- Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. Sept. 7, 1928.-3t.-v-— MASTER’S SALE Same Cause, Different Effect Byron wished Doctor Alexander to accompany him to Greece, but the physician explained that he could not go. as he was married. cause I am married.”—Living Age. VERY PECULIAR Look After Your Subscription Now Why Do ihe British Think Cowboys Are Too Rough Our dear cousins in England are professing to be much shocked by the way in vt-hich cattle are handled by certain cowboys, real or professed, who are illustrating our Wild Wesf in London by a daily exhibition which they call a “rodeo.” The spectacles presented in these shows do seem to the sensitive to have elements of cruelty, and It hard ly can be questioned that the steers dislike the treatment which they re ceive. They are not notably delicate beasts, however, and rarely, if ever, are they seriously injured. Tncldentally, the troubled British ers might look nearer home and con sider the amenities of fox-hunting. In that there is no question whatever about the suffering of the animals when, after long chases, they are torn to pieces by dogs, and the ex cuse for doing It is much less than the one the cattlemen have for deal ing ns they do with stock in the usual course of an essential business. public read separating this tract o land from the lands of Ellie Grant as is more fully shown by reference to a plat of the sa d property, made May 8, 1922, by S. ft Rambo,- En gineer. The above described tract of land will be sold first separately arc ‘Ah,” said Byron bitterly, “how dif- then together with a tract c-f land ferent it is with me! I’m going bfr situate in Abbeville County contain- ( irg 4,339 acres, the most advantage- | ous bid or bids will be accepted. Said I lands will be sold in front of the Court House door at Abbeville. S. C TERMS OF SALE:—One thru ' payable in cash, and the balance in ; two equal annual installments fcv negotiable notes, payable to said ! Master or his order due cmc and two ! years respectively from date, pay able annually, ar.d if not so paid to be added to tfc« principal and bear j interest at the same rate, with pro- 1 visit nr, for an attorney’s fee of ter. per cent of the amount due, if placed in the hands of any attorney for collccto'r. said n'^es to be secured by a purchase morey mortgage of Pup—That’s funny. That tree has the premises, or for all cash, the a bark and so have I. but the tree purchaser to pay for stamps and pa pers, and to make a deposit of tive ; per cent t’f his bid immediately fol- : lowing the confirmation of his bid i r.r. evidence of g<«>d faith, and in the 1 event that terms of sale are not ; c mplied with, shall resell sa : d lards ; or ary part thereof on the same or can’t growl! Weak, Eh? Willie Winn plays the ponies. At the same he is a bug. And he's always picking phonies, Willie couldn't beat a rug. STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick, Court of Common Pleas. ELLAR N. LAGROON AND MRS. SUDIE RHODES, INDIVIDUAL LY AND AS ADMINISTRATRIX OF THE ESTATE OF E. H. LA GROON. Plaintiffs, against J. H. SELF. J. H. LAGROON AND W. S. LAGROON, ADMINIS TRATORS OF THE ESTATE OF E. H. LAGROON, Defendants. Pursuant to judgment of the Court and a decree of sale in the above en titled cause, I will sell at public auc tion on Salesday in October, 1928 (tho same being the 1st day of Octo ber', in front of the Courthouse door. : n the city of McCormick, County and State aforesaid, during the legal hours of sale, on terms specified be low, the following descr’bed real es tate to wit: All that tract or plantation of land situate, lying and being in the County of McCormick, State ctf South Caro lina, containing Four Hundred (400) Acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by lands of W. S. Lagroon and A. C. Stockman Estate; on the East, by lands of J. H. Self; on the South, by A. C. Stockman Estate and on the West, by lands of Mrs. F. M. Lagroon. Te 'ms of Sale: Cash; purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. L. CC BELL, Master M. C., S. C. Sept. 7. l928.-3t. The Salvage Mistress—What was that terrible crash? i Maid—I tripped on tiie carpet, and the tea things fell, ma’am. “Did you manage to save anything?” i “Yes, ma’am. I kep’ hold of the tray all right.” seine succeeding salesday at the risk ef the former purchaser. HUBERT C. COX, MTst2r A. C., S. C. Sept. 10, 1928-3t. He Wanted to Know “Tills.” said the hopeful visitor, a villaneile." The horse editor was in charge that Is Why Black Sea U Different? The existence of sulphuretted hydro gen in great quantities below 100 fathoms, the extensive chemical prec ipitation of calcium carbonate and the stagnant nature of its deep waters serve to make the Black sea unique. The depths of this sea are lifeless. An other peculiarity Is that there Is a layer of water between 25 and fathoms which is colder than the deep er water. This is because the deep water is saltier than the surface wa ter and practically motionless. In win ter time the surface water reaches freezing point and in the spring sinks to the top of the saline deeper water. MASTER’S SALE ‘ TF OF ^httth CAROLINA, County of McCormick, t>ourt of Common Pleas. ANNA. MOSS. CORA COLLIE AND FRANCES CALHOUN against H'NNAH WH T TAMS Pursuant to judgment of the Court! Jay. He read the poem laboriously and and a decree of sale in the above en-j then asked: “Where’s the villain?” titled cans'* I will sell at public auc-j tif.i on Salesday in October, •1923, (th rt same being the 1st day of Octo-| her)., in front of the Courthouse door, in the city of McCormick, County and State aforesaid, during the lega’ Discharge Notice The undersigned as administrator cf the estate cf Mrs. Sarah A, Howie, will make application to the Probate Judge for a final discharge as said administrator, c*n October 6, 1928, at ten o’clock a. m. All per sons owing said estate will please make payment thereof to the said T. D. Howie on or' before said date, and all persons holding claims against said estate, will present them duly itemized and veiificd. , ; L. G. BELL, Master M. C., S. C. McCormick, S. C., ! Sepk 10. 1928.-4t. Notice To Bridge Contractors Not That Sick -I want a nice book for an in- Lady valid! . Bookseller—Yes, madam. Something hours of salo on terms specified be- religious? ^ ow » *he following described ;ieal es Lady—Er—no—no—er—he’s lescent! eonva- tate ’ to wit: All that tract or plantat on of land situate, lying and being in the Coun ty of McCormick, State of South Carolina, containing Twenty-Seven The County Beard of Comm ssion- ers of McCormick County will’ on Monday, September 17th, 1923, re ceive bids for repairs on the follow ing bridges in the county at the res pective bridges as follows: At 9:00 o’clock a. m. on said date Not All Do Employer—I have* placed you in a Acres, more or les s and bounded bids will be received for repairs on responsible position and hope you will f 0 ll ows: ^ ,or 1 ^ T l an ^ s _P^ /°!: n Cheatham’s Bridge across Hard La- not abuse mj trust. ]ands now or forme rly owned by J., bor Creek at the sald bridge. C.erk Certainly not; only newspa- g # Starkes; South, by lands of J. P. 1 At 11:00 o’clock a. m. on said date pens abuse a trust. Why They Call It “Big Ben” “Big Ben” was christened “St. Stephen.” In 1851 the new houses of parliament were erected. Sir Benja min flail, president of public works, had much to do with carrying out the plans of the architects. When in 1850 the question arose as to the name of the bell to be hung in the tower, a member shouted, “Why not rail it ‘Big Ben’?” Laughter and applause followed, because Sir Benjamin, on ac count of his enormous height and girth, had often been called “Big Ben.” A REAL TOUCH Holloway: and West by lands of bids will be received for repairs on Thomas Walters. 1 Patterson’s Bridge across Long Cane Terms of Sale: Cash; purchaser to 0 6 pay for papers and Revenue Stamps. Creek at the said bridge. "The waiter’s solicitude for you it unusual.” “Yes—truly touching.” The “Why” of Ring Finger In ancient times it was believed that a blood vessel extended from the base of the third finger of the left hand to the heart. Thus, it is said, resulted the choice of that finger for placing the wedding ring. Literature speaks of It as the “vena amorls,” or iove vein. In reality the belief was correct. There is a vein starting di rectly at the root of the ring finger, and running over the back of the hand It finds Its way to the heart. This vessel 1# very conspicuous and shows plainly when the hand hangs limply Absolutely The “sensible clothea,** As all girls know. Are those that let The good points show. Strange but True “It’s funny that the pupil of tho ey* never learns anything.” “Yes, and it's curious that the bridge r>f the nose is never crossed, and tho roof of the mouth never repaired.” L. G. BELL, Master M. C., S. C. Sept. 10, 1928 -3t. i Flies are dangerous. They are also the filtlrost insect known. They de posit germs in three ways. By con tact, vom't spots and excreta. They taint everything they touch. FLY- TOX kills flies. It; is safe, stainless, i fragrant sure Simple instructions on ' each beetle (blue label) for killing | ALL household insects. INSIST on 1 LY-TOX. FLY-TOX i s the scientific j !i‘ecticide developed at Mellon Inst ; - ! iute of Industrial Research by Rex i Fellows hip. FLY-TOX brings health. ; comfort and cleanl nesr.—Adv. A Dream of a Hat Wife—I dreamed last night that 1 had a perfectly lovely hat. Hub—That's the first dream of a bat you ever had that didn’t coat jm mm THE MESSENGER V r > - ONLY DOER JOB PRINTfAG M'j:! JND PROMPTI.X. r.r tT VERY MODER.it: PRICES. EE I IT At 12:00 o’clock noon on said date bids wiH be received for repaid on Young’s Bridge across Long Cane Creek at the said bridge. At 1:00 o’clock p. m. on sa : d date bids will be received for repairs on Palmar Bridge across Long Cane Creek at the said bridge. The necessary material for» said repairs will be furnished by the county. The successful bidders for the above work will be required to give bond sat sfactory td this heard on each project. FuU information and specifications regarding the above work may be obtained by ap plying to the office of the County Supervisor* at the Court House at McCormick, S. C. W. O. GRAVES, Jr., Supervisor McCormick County, S. C. Dated Sept. 5th. 1928. McCormick, S. O — 2t. \ painter wav a)r'stej tfc.2 other r: V r rr fdapp ng a "irl He probably fc'~ct h’rr.rclf /> d wanted to see if " 'l.-.t was Cry. t| j \ j