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I tfhcrt Sterna cf Miss Sara Myore left for Converse college Wednesday. Miss Mary Walsh will entertain the Rook Club this afternoon. Mr. King Moore has gone to Wofford college. Mrs. J. W. Griggs visited in Maxton Sunday. Mr. D'Phonse Threatt, of Lilcsville, visited his father, Mr. J. A. Threatt, recently. Miss Mattie Gaddy returned Monday from Wingate, where she has been visiting home folks. Are you planning to ride in that Free Ford Touring car next Christmas? See Teal-Jones Co. about it. Mr. Reinbert Cason has landed in France as a member of the American Expedition. Ladies, Why go to the trouble of measuring and returning mis-fits to mail order houses when you can get your coats and coat suits at home for less money? The Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. Miss Mildred Laney left yesterday for Columbia college, where she resumes her studies. Miss Blood, who has been the guest of Miss Millie Douglass recently, hatreturned to her home at Mulberry, Fla. Mrs. Atha Stevens and daughter, Miss Bettie, of Monroe, will visit tin family of Mrs. Ed Gulledge next week. Miss Elizabeth Lindsay, graduate of Winthrop, has assumed her duties as teacher in the Chesterfield High school. Miss Ruth ITnnna left last weed for VVhitmire, where she will taki up her duties as teacher in tin graded school. Mr. Ben Gulledge is at home on a furlough from Camp Sevier at Greenville. Ben reports that the Chester field boys are all doing nicely. Mr. Walter Adams who was one of the 56 men who went to Camp Jackson Wednesday said, "There's no thing between me and r ranee ? that's the proper spirit. If you want the best flour, the best meal or grits you ever tasted, brint your wheat and corn to "Everymaiu Mill." The stock feed we are turning out can't be surpassed. D. P. Douglass. The Rev. James Russell, of Chester, formerly pastor of the Chester field Presyterian church, is vi-'tiny here this week, lie pithed a very interesting serj^^Vt the Presbyter _ 'i'JLU. '-.'JAcn Tast Tuesday night. Cantonment coming to Chester field. In case you are in the zone see llanna Realty Co. for farm or a home in town at reasonable prices Now is the time to list your town an< country property with llanna Realt> Co. Bring your wheat and corn tt "Everyman's Mill." You can tak? home white flour, wholewheat flour, shorts and bran; corn meal, GRITS and a fine stock feed in which i; ground the corn, fob and shucks iX P. Douglass This sounds as if it should begir with "Once upon a time" but it does n't because it is true and happened it Chesterfield a few days ago. A lad; walked up to a member of the Mem hershin Committee, handed her a dol lar ( without being solicited) am said, "Put my name on The Red Cros Roll." Trade with us! Save money, anr win for yourself or your friend th< beautiful piano we are going to give to someone Absolutely Free. I The Chesterfield Dry Goods Co .Mr. W. W*. Davis brought to th;ol'ice one day last week a sprig of blackberry vine that contained about a dozen berries in the various stages of development, from preen to ripe An ever-bearing variety of black berry would be more than a novelty. It would l?e a treasure. As the result of our early purchase we are still selling the old reliahi; John B. Stetson hat at $4.00. Why pay other dealers $5.00? The Chesterfield Dry Goods Co Sheriff Douglass has named his flour and grist mill on Depot St. "Everyman's .Mill." The name has i a proper democratic ring and fits well With the character and life of its owner. We predict for it a patronage in keeping with its name. The cutting commitfe of the Red Cross Chapter composed of .Mrs. fi K. Laney, .Mrs. W. H. Lewis, Mrs. K E. Porter, Mrs S. M. Jackson, .Mrs T. D. Parent ine and Miss Mary in/..n.n i ... iu.. l . .. inioii win nu l l .n lllf flOUlf OI .VI TS W. J. Manna Friday afternoon at f> o'clock to cut out garments. Fadie: will please bring scissors. Other ladies wanting to make these garmentwill let it he known there the* same afternoon. Ladies who make these garments should see the pattern as special instructions are given con cerning seams. Buy from Odom Bros. Co. that good Gulf Gasoline, The kind Uncle Sam uses in his submarine. We sell it for 27 cents per gallon, and it is not necessary to pay 28 cents. Our tank is tested twice a ' week with a government approved measure, and we give you full measure.. Unless you buy from us, you pay 28 cents per gallon for all the gasoline you use, bought in Chester- I1 field. f ?J ? LI ?.? ! ..? I ? . ? , < I 1 %ceal Jntere&t Mr. Gary West left Tuesdny foi Spartanburg, where he enters Wofford Fitting School. Mrs. Nathan Lumsford, of Roxboro, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Craig. Miss Lorenza Enzor, of Hazelhurst, Ga., is the guest this week of Mrs Carrie Pusser. See that Free Ford, now on exhibit at Teal-Jones Co. Miss Mary Walsh has returned home after several weeks in Savannah and other cities as the guest of her friends. Is every Red Cross member doing her best to get a new member? Eighty new members are wanted .vithin the next week. Criminal Court convenes Monday for not more than a two-day session, judging from the average length of of Criminal Court. Mrs. P. A. Murray, Jr., and daughter, Sarah Page, spent the week-end is the guests of Mrs. It. L. Redfearn. To our customer* and friends: Let's settle our obligations while ?reen cotton is selling above 20 c a jound C. P. Manguni, Cashier As the Confederate Veterans narched in the parade in Cheraw yes.erday someone shouted "hats oil" ind every spectator doffed his lid that was the proper spirit in whicli to respect these grand old battlescarred heroes. The most beautiful Ford car cvei made is a Free Ford. There is onlj one of that model in this town. I nay be seen at Teal-Jones Co., anc ladies, and gentlemen it is a beauty Last Sunday, Sept. lGth, at th? home of Mr. J. T. Talton, near Zoai .'hurch, Mr. Oliver II. Eddins, ant Miss Charlotte Jerman, both of thi Zoar Community, were married. The dev. J. L. Tyler officiated. Clerk W. J. Hanna, of the loca board of selection, will mail out no ices to one hundred men Saturday Thursday, 27th. These men are hose whose orders of liability or cal numbers extend from 629 to 728, j list of whom wn? mihlicn,..! tu. Ydvertiser Aug. 9th. Call on ua for Hanea, Set-Snu| \nd Wright's Health Underwear. We are receiving ahipmenta dnil] >f new merchandiae of highest qual ty. ChcaterReld Dry Goods Co. At St. Paul Church Next Sunday norning, the Rev J. L. Tyler, tho pasor will preach to children. Every "hild in the ec^TT.tSr.ity, and tlu luuits too, should attend this ser .'ice. The ottering will go for thi Sunday School work of the Soutt Carolina C-onferenco. Dr. G. C. Bristol will speak again it the Courthouse to-night, Thurs lay, at H p.m. All those who failed o hear him before should not mist his opportunity. He has been hrourh some awful experiences at he ...mils of the German butchers ind has a thrilling story to tell. A good many communities in Cheserfield County are preparing to hob] Community Fairs prior to the Annua lounty Fair, Nov. 7, H, 9 ami 10. Maor Tiller, Miss Minis and Secretary lunley are willing to go to any point n the County, upon request, to aid n the organization of Community Fairs. The fourth Quarterly Conference or Chesterfield Charge will be hold it St. Paul Church Friday Sept. 2Hth. t 2. p. m. A full attendance of the dficials of the Chareo i? i'he pastor of the Charge, the Rev. I. L. Tyler, is closing up his fourth /ear on this charge, and at the AniuuI Conference, which meets in Bihopville in November, will be asigned to another Charge. Chestrfield's contingent of 50 men vho went to Camp Jackson Wednes lay will become a part of the HlHtli /ield Artillery, the same regiment t< vhich the first 8 were assigned. The honest but misguided men win lo not seem to realize that our nation s engaged in war who are talking n opposition to an important matter iow under consideration, had bettei ?o slow. We understand the petition ins been written, though we hope w? ire in error as to this. If one in war ime does the slightest act in even -teeming opposition to the governments plans they lay themselves: lial-le to be acccused of disloyalty and i> rought under the watchful eye of Uncle Sam. Special Service Checks! Begin ling Saturday, Sept. 22d and continuing through Saturday, Oct. 20th, we will give Special Service Check* -vhich count just 100 times as much is the regular Premium Deposit Checks in the Piano Contest. Now i* lie time to win or help your friend to win that sweet-toned piano. The Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. The opening exercises of the Pageland High School were held on Monlay night at Pageland. The Orator >f the oecasoion was Hon. W. P. Pol'ock, esq., of Cheraw. Mr. Pollock a his customary style, made a stir"ing address which was greatly apireciated by all present. liy request, C. L. Hunley, esq., hairman of the County Council of Defense carried a message to the Pageland people urging their cooperation in the work being done by the National Council to assist the United States in conserving her resousces =io as to win the war now being waged against the Barbarians, who have committed atrocities that were inconceivable, even to the people of the dark ages. : pnnni 1 1 I We I pendable IV M Here HI needs in ;| Woo j{U Dres: Suits :1 sh i jjj for every r anything to [ |jj we have it i mm could possi j jj| stock befoi J Wm lines of me ^ === P. S. Som =f|? piano next Chris J Cb - B??lllllllllilllllllllllllililllllllllllllllllllll 1 KNITTERS NEEDED FOR RED CROSS WORK i All the women in or near Chesterfield who can knit or who are willing 'o learn are asked to let it he known >y coining or sending their names to '.he home of Mrs. W. J. llanna Friday ifternoon at 5:30. A knitting committee will be organized by the Red Cross Chapter to knit sweaters, muf' lers, wristlets and socks. Most of , the knitting is simple, being done .villi two needles except the socks. The Red Cross Chapter hopes to form ! in efficient and energetic knitting I ommitto within the next few weeks. HERE IS A WINNER!?On Saturday, Sept. 22d, we will place on sale $5.00 trade hooks, which will huy anything here that a $5.00 gold piece will buy. You will receive premium deposit checks on all purchases same as cash. ANY CONTESTANT for the PIANO, who sells one of these hooks will he given a $5.00 opeciai oervice Lheck and when traded out a $1.00 Special Service Check. These Special Service Checks count just 100 times as much as the regular Premium Deposit Checks. Get busy and win the piano! The Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. i BRING I Cotton s T HURSEY I And Got 1 lighe I \scu iwtiu LJUI I\cm Seed Rye, Seed Wheat, Vetch, Clover, 1 Always sec us For your wj haven't got it we'll get it. j Hursej > - ' " s: 5BE^= few Fall An Winter We< have on hand a large stc Merchandise of the season, you will be able to si lien, Silk, and C< AM 1 ^ s Coods; Coats, , Sweaters, Milli oes and Underwc nember of the family. Ir wear for any member of , and at much lower pric ibly sell for if we had not re the recent terrifTic ad\ rchandise. iconc is (}?ini? to play on that beautil itmas, and it won't cost a cent. Will r? 11 r\ lesterneici u Goods Co. iiiiiiii MAYSV1LLE p Mrs. Dennis RatlilT, of near Ruby, spent u short while with his father t Mr. Jim RatlifT last Wednesday. c Mr. B. H. Burch spent last Thursday afternoon in the city of Mt. Cro- v Khan. C Messrs. II. C. Gaddy and Trexler were in Ruby for a short while Fri- a day. ? Mr. I). E. Burch and family, of Mt. Crojjhan spent last Sunday at the t home of Mr. B. II. Burch. Miss Glennie Jones, of Wadesboro, N. C., is visiting at Mr. Peter (| Jones this week. Mrs. B. II. Burch and son, Preston, ri spent last Monday afternoon at the home of Mr. W. D. Niven. i Mr. E. I). Myers spent a short while (l, ^ l. ~r rt II r. iv I'llv Hume ui mr. I*, u. uurcn sun- I j day. t i Mr. E. K. Smith, of Cross Roads, t I was in this section Monday. ! Mr. E. D. Myers motored to Wades- t boro Monday on business. \ Mr. John Long and family visited v at Mr. Henry Burr recently. Mr. Charlie Atkinson was motor- i in# in this section last week. I CHERAW ROUTE 2. n i 1 The farmers are getting some cot\ ton out now. M rs. Ellen Wallace visited her n ? t t! P YOURj> ind Seed o L BROTHERS st Market Price :1 Rust-Proof Oats N K J< Rape. B lii ants in these lines. If we M ca r Bros. bv m,?. * ^^^^^S5SSS2iS2j55^|^^(^^^^2J^H35 ' wSSSSP m v -?- S o d | >ck of de- JB upply your sitton ?|di <\?\4- ^=E inery J Jar ?|r 1 fact, if its Jr the family," jWc :e than we ^Blo bought our jjr 'ance in all r- ~ I S ul, sweet-toned H| it be you? ^ lry ?i' larents Sunday. j Mrs. Flora Grant took dinner at he home of Mr. W. L. Caulder recently. i Mr. W. L. Caulder spent a little ( vhilc at the home of Mr. Duncan * iraham recently. C Mrs. J. R. Gibson spent Sunday E fternoon at the home of Mrs. E. H. Itaflford. C. Mr. A. G. Grant spent Sunday af- C ernoon at the home of his brother, S lr. Z. T. Grant. Mr. Edmond Whitaker spent Sun- C lay evening with Mr. Olin Graham. The Sunday School is progressing dcely at Mt. Olivet. Mrs. Hatcher, of Marlboro, is visitng friends in this secton. Please read the (13) Chapter of tevelation and see if you don't think he war is a fulfillment of this chap- ^ er. ' 1 Prayer niectincr has beon t o every Sunday night; everybody in- 8 dted to come and bring somebody vith them. * Miss Cora Grant, of Bennettsville, * s visiting her cousin, Miss Margaret tainwater. Teal's Mill has woke up again. That is good. = The Hanna Realty Co. offers farms icar Chesterfield and homes in Ches- l erfield to those people who are r he cantonment /.one at reasonable rices, see them at their offices in q 'eople's Bank Building. p PROGRAMME " Annual meeting of tho Chesterfield n J. M. C. To be held with the Baptist church ^ I Pageland October 4 and 6 1917. q Oct. 4. 10 A. M. Devotional, Mrs. . L. Parker, Pageland. Wurus of Welcome?J?'rs. D. S. q lark, Pageland. ? Response?Mrs. H. A. Funderburk, udley. q Reports from Societies. Song Message?Mrs. C. J. Funderurk, Pageland. T ?. * 1 0 " inuiiuuciion 01 vlsuors. S Reports from officers. Aged Ministers?Mrs. C. L. Evans, IcBee. b< Appointing of Committees. di Noon hour. 2 P. M. Devotional, Miss Alice night, Pageland. C< The training school, Mrs. C. C. snkins, Jefferson. The Magaret Fund?Mrs. J. O. aggot, Patrick. = Address?Miss Mary Adams, Dar- ? igton. Woman's sphere in the Church? rs. B. S. Funderburk, Chesterfield. CI Song message?Mrs. Thomas Dunn Pageland. gt Open Discussion. W. M. S. Methods. ca Closing prayer. 8 P. M. Sunbeam Demonstration. ? Address by a visitor. Song massage?Mrs. C. J. Fnnderirk, Pageland. ^ October B. 10 A. M, Devotional STATEMENT OF THi THE PEOPLJ oca ted at Chesterfield, at the close R4MWMI Dane and discounts... .$104,021.09 C verdrafts 3,595.46 Si urn it ure and Fixtures. 1,500.00 U anking House ....... 6,073.65 ci ther real estate owned. 6,745.99 ti ue from bank and E bankers 7,981.67 ! a urrency 302.00 : E old (no gold certificates) 142.60 li ilver and other si minor coin 117.90 T hecks and cash items.. 184.25 o C b E Total $125,665.54 TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD. Before me came C. P. Mangum, Caa iing duly sworn, says that the above an tion of said bank, as shown by the boc Sworn to and subscribed before i orrect Attest: J. A. McGregor, J. L. Douglass, J. A. Campbell, Directors. STATEMENT OF THI THE BANK OF CI ocated at Chesterfield, S. C., at the cloi Resources j cans and discounts. .. $208,194.57 C Iverdrafts 2,848.31 [S urniture and Fixtures. . 2,125.00 I banking house 10,000.00 ither real estate owned 3,059.90 >ue from banks E and bankers 16,209.46 I urrency 1,613.00 s old 117.50 c ilver and other 1 minor coin 179.51 o hecks and cash items . . 333.61 C old certificates 170.00 E Total $244,850.86 TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, OUNTY OF CHESTERFIELD. Before me came C. C. Douirlass. ho, being duly sworn, says that the i ue condition of said bank, as shown bj Sworn to and subscribed before mc 1 3orrest attest: M. J. Hough, Z. T. Redfearn, J. C. Rivers, Directors. STATEMENT OF THE THE FARME <ocated at Chesterfield, S. C., at the c Resources .oans and discounts ...$51,072.71 ( )verdrafts 3,338.89 S "urniture and Fixtures . . 1,343.57 I )ther real estate owned . . 2,380.66 )ue from banks and bankers 4,368.24 I Currency 896.00 s iold 22.50 1 ilver and other o minor coin 118.25 C 'hecks and cash items . . . 609.42 E n Total $64,160.24 STATE OFSOUTH CAROLINA, UUM Y UF CHESTERFIELD. Icfore me came W. D. Campbell, C a: >eing duly sworn, says that the above a :aid bank, as shown by the books of sa 3worn to and subscribed beforo me th 3orroct Attest: J. T. Hurst, J. B. Streater, T. D. Huntley, Directors. STATEMENT OF THI THE BANK OF RUBY / ocated at Mt. Croghnn, S. C., at the cl Resources oans and discounts ....$58,807.08 C verdrafts 902,58 S urniture and Fixtures. . . 1,961.61 L anking houso 6,018,57 ther real estate owned. 4,502,67 ue from banks Ii and bankers 6,313.45 st urrency 1,135.00 C old 2.60 ilver and other minor coin 201,64 hecks and caBh items . . 259.99 xchanges for the B clearing house 105.85 < ash at Ruby office .... 1,440.42 Total $81,711.26 TATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Chesterfield. Before me came P. M. Therrell, casl iing duly sworn, says that the above am tion of said bank, as shown by the boc Sworn to and subscribed before me 1 Direct Attest: J. O. Taylor, I. S. Funderburk, Robt. Tucker, Directors. -Mrs. E. K. Smith, Cross Roads. er Reading Associational policy. State missions?Mrs. C. H. Rivers, lesterfield. Home missions?Mrs. Alvin Manim, Pageland. Song message?Mrs. Thomas Dunn, Pageland. ye The effect of the war on missions J-Mrs. C. M. Tucker, Pageland. th Neon hour. sti 2 P. M. Devotional?Mrs. Ben gr cBride, Lower Macedonia. Foreign missions?Mrs. B. E. RivM i i "ifili;ailVr [ CONDITION OF ^ IS BANK of business September 11th, 1917 ' * Liabilities > pital Stock paid in ...$81,909.00 '* ^ orpine Fund 1,600.09 . -w?) ndhrided profits, lees irrent expenses and > JgjKj ixes paid 460.98 - >ue to banks nd bankers 189.61 ividends unpaid 12.00 ^dividual deposits iibect to check $47,032.26 'ime certificates f deposit ... 12,600.61 ashier'a checks 480.05 $60,012.92 .. ?? Totes and bills jgsH rediscounted 2,600.00 lills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 36,000.00 Total $126,665.54 hior of the above named bank, who, d foregoing statement is a true con- ^5 >ks of said bank. C. P. MANGUM. ~ "Jm ne this 19th day of Sept., 1917. ^ *'7! W. P. ODOM, Notary Public. J0 S5?*???? ??? ; CONDITION OF H1ESTERFIELD se of business September 11th, 1917. Liabilities Capital Stock paid in. .. .$50,000.00 O urplus fund 6,000.00 Fndivided profits, less current expenses and * V* taxes paid 1,216.75 fividends unpaid 34.60 ^ ndividual deposits ^^ ubject to bUi heck $81,984.21 ' 'ime certificates f deposit .. . 25,167.47 Cashier's checks 447.93 $107,699.61 tills payable, including certificates for money borrowed 80,000.00 V Total $244,850.86 Cashier of the above-named bank, ibove and foregoing statement is a r the books of said bank. jQp C. C. DOUGLASS, this 18th day of September, 1917. D. L. SMITH, Notary Public. /J H 1 =g=? CONDITION OF RS BANK lose of business Sept. 11th, 1917 Liabilities Capital Stock Paid in $6,675.00 lurplus fund 1,250.00 Jndivided Profits less current Expenses and taxes paid 373.78 ndividual deposits ubject to check $29,301.45 'imc certificates A f deposit 5,012.00 tashier's checks 38,01 34,351.46 J tills payable, including certificates for loney borrowed 21,500.00 Total $64,150.24 ihier of the above-named bank, who, nd foregoing is a true condition of , id bank. W. D. CAMPBELL, Cashier. is 19th day of Sept., 1917. C. C. DOUGLASS, Notary Public I 4 I CONDITION OF kND MT. CROGHAN lose of business Sept. 11th, 1917. * "j Liabilities apital stock paid in . . . . $ 2.">,{}00.fi0 urplus fund 2,400.00 ^ -4 Fndivided profits, less current expenses and taxes paid 1,385.30 idividual deposits ibject to check|37,483.87 ashier's checks 442.09 ?837.925.00 I ills payable, including ' ' certificates for * j money borrowed 15,000.00 Total $81,711.26 1 lier of the above named bank, who, (1 foregoing statement is a truu con- ? ?ks of said bank. P. M. THERRELL. this 19th day of September, 1917. j C. C. DOUGLASS, Notary Public s, Chesterfield. -??' " " " j icyvn. mm. ft. M. J en- , ns, Dudley. ./jJH Reports of committees. i Closing Message. (L On account of the death of her SMM ?ung child our State President, Mrs. D. Chapman cannot be with us ia ^ IS is meeting but we will have other ite officers with us and hope for a ^9 at meeting. EDNA V FUNDERBURK, Superintendent.