Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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"I New C I NE Market conditions d season. We waited, and reached their lowest level save you money on all lin< DRY And I* Our line of Woolen, Silk < to fill the requirei We are showing a ? Beldings, Wash Satins in Voiles, Flaxons, etc. Standard Percals in 25 cents per yard. A big line of Re< Ginghams at 25 cents a > 32-inch Ginghams ir In fact, we have eve Notions. SHOES ; In Oxfords for men Overs. We have them Glazed Kangaroo from $: ilton-Brown and George the family at very reasone Re a In our Ready-to-we assortment of Voile waist Crepe de Chene and $3.50 to 6.00. Wash Skirts from 6. Silk Skirts from $4.6 Men's We have anything you need ii Soft Collars in Cotton, 25 ce Ties, 25 cents to SI.00. Unt Mil The Millinery seaso ing a big assortment of prices. Cfiesterf J Good i LETTER FROM MR. J. W. HANNA town of ft _____ very old < Mm. S. A. llanna has recently re- head of i ceived a letter from her son, Mr. J. These are W. Hanna from which the following well descri extracts are taken : will apprec I had two interesting trips last after yean Sunday. In the morning we went We pass< with the paper man up to Kell. You hoy Moore notice I said up. This is a small road. We town on top of a high hill. Straight didn't see i down the hill it is only about one- I was sor quarter of a mile to Brohl river, tiser that 1 about 1,000 feet below. We then his feet, bi drove down the river, which runs ten back h through a very narrow and winding Later: R mountain valley, to the Rhine. Friday evei That afternoon we went over to get off on ' tM old castle, Burggeltz, near the see King. siOQDS vv rnces lid not warrant buying early in the | placed our orders when prices had j . We are, therelore, in position to 1 es of standard GOODS MOTIONS and Cotton Piece Goods is sufficient nents of the most fastidious. ;ood quality of Taffeta, Messaline and all colors, at $1.75. . from 10c to 50c the yard. jj solid colors, stripes and checks, at 1 i J Rose and other standard brands of 'ard. j i beautiful plaids, at 35 cents. *rything you need in Dry Goods and j nnd nvFORns i H1.1 Vt JL J.JL W and women we specialize in Walkin Cordovans, Black Calf, Kid and .00 to $8.00. Also have the HamDeWitt lines for every member of ible prices. j dy-to-Wear ar Department we have a beautiful s at $1.00, 1,25, 1.50 and 2.00. Georgette Crepe Silk Blouses, from $1.50 to 3.50; Wool Skirts 3.50 to 10 to $5.50. ; Furnishings n Men's Furnishings. Shirts, SI.00 to 3.50. nts; Soft Collars in Silk, 35 cents, lerwear 50c*t to SI.50 the suit. .LINERY n is in lull swing and we are show the latest designs at very reasonable ield Dry s Company \ lunstermaifeld. This is ai We are navintr one mark ?niee#? f?.i :astle and is right in the eggs, which to the Germans is 24 a deep mountain valley. cents. But the mark is worth on), things that you can't very about nine cents now be, and in fact I think I date seeing them more in Herr Pickle, my host, spent las! i than I do now. week at Kssen. that is where the groal ;d through Polch, the town KruPP works are, and he was trying is in and met Roy on the U> u'n me abwut the Bolshevists. It were both going so fast he fun,)y to think we are right in Jg Germany and how little we really Ty to see from The Adver- know about the conditions. You rom Hunt had lost one of know a *reat deal more about Condif l/.nr. * U J ^ fTl Jt I was glad he hud got- "c,c wu uu- in? papers ome- we get here from the United States oy Moore was in to see me are u^ter'y unreliable. ning. Said he expected to The fruit trees will soon be in leave soon and hoped to bloom, and I am getting the fishing fever. I LOCAL ITEMS I Mr Augustus H. Hayden is visiting in Charleston this week. The Rev. and Mrs. F. M. Cannon arc visiting at Silver, S. C. Mr. W. A. Meehan visited his mother at the Columbia hospital last week. Messrs. L. M. Evans and Joe Lindsay, of Cheraw, were in Chesterfield Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Craig are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Craig. Misses Rachel Armfield and Lila ' Welsh, of Morven, were the guests this week of Miss Nell Melton. If you need some compound lard in tubs or tins or buckets, see W. P. CVom. Don't forget the dates of the big Ratcliff Three-Day Chautauqua, May 20, 27, 28. The Soldier Boys are delighted with Society Brand Clothes. EVANS, Cheraw. i Ready-to-Wear Goods at a bargain. A. W. HURSEY CO. n The famous i'Whippet" Tanks are g due in Chcraw Saturday and Sunday, May 3d and 4th. The Rev. and Mrs. A. M. Gardner, of Bethunc, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Griggs. Mr. F. F. Rivers, of Louisville, Ga., is spending this week with his brothers, Messrs. R. E. and J. C. Rivers The "Thirtieth Division Special," carrying a wonderful display of war trophies, is due in Cheraw and McBee to-day. The Patrick School will close May 9, with a short program, beginning 1 at 9 o'clock. The public is cordially invited. Dresiei, Coat Suits and Dolman* - are thinnig out. More Summer stuff to bo in shortly. , EVANS, Cheraw. ' Mrs. Maggie Perkins, who has been J i in failing health for some tine, has ! gone to live with her daughter, Mrs. ? J. F. Griggs, Mayodan, N. C. The Woman's Missionary Society > of St. Paul church will hold its regular meeting ;;t the church on Wedncs< j day, May 7th, at five o'elock. j I The Missionary Study class for the . ladies of St. Paul church will meet ] at the home of Mrs. W. D. Craig I Thursday afternoon at five o'clock. I' Mrs. J. E. Meehan, who recently underwent an operation in the Columbia Hospital, contir ics to improve, much to the dc .ight of her many friends. Examine our line of Franklin Oxfords, $3.50 to $7.50, Men and Boys only. A. W. HURSEY CO. Cand? Sure! Then it's Norris' at the Chesterfield Drug Co. Or just call Lucky 13 on the Phone. > White Canvas Oxfords and Pumps are very 'easonable. EVANS, Cheraw. I The Woman's Missionary Society of Pine Grove will give a box supper next Friday night, May 2d, at 8 o'clock, standard time. There will be ice cream and music also. Everybody invited. The ladies of the Baptist church are planning to give an entertainment in the near future, the proceeds of which are for the benefit of the church and will be used for interior improvements. ' Town Licenses fall due to-day. At a recent session of the town council some of these items were changed. The new schedule was received too late for publication this week. It will be printed next week. j The District Meeting of the ChesI terficld County Sunday School Association will meet in Chesterfield on the afternoon of Sunday, May 11th. i There will be a fine program with good speakers both from the county and from outside. Infant*' White Drciiei, .pretty enough for the first baby. EVANS, Cheraw. Mr. W. H. Porter is planning to erect a fine store building on the lot in front of his livery stable. Brick nnrl nthor mnlprial iu hp!ntr /*r? I the grounds. This material was bought from Mr. J. A. Sellers, who I had intended to use it in the construction of the store building for II. W. I'lisser & Sons. . W The finest candy you ever tast. ed?Norris' at the Chesterfield Drug 1 Co. The regular services at Ml. Olivet church will be held at 11 o'clock on next Sunday, the pastor, the Rev. Dr. Wolling preaching. At 3:30 in the afternoon the second session of the J !?iuwri<*ny ('(inu'ruiicc win lie nem hi j Pleasant Grove. All the officers of | this charge are urged to get up th?*; financial reports and be present. . 1 Jno. R. Stetson, No Name and Vanity Hata are satisfactory. 1 EVANS, Cheraw. r The Lucas Auto Company now has t the agency for the Chalmers automobile, which car, of course, needs no i introduction. They are already selling them as fast as they arrive. This j company, by the way is putting in r some machinery that will place them | ! on a par with the best in Charlotte. [ The machine in question is used for ( "burning in" bearings and otherwise t tuning up rebuilt engines. It is the ( same machine used by the Ford fac- j tories and is driven by a large eleci trie motor, the current for which ' is furnished by the Teal Light and Pewwr C?. r 'u1 PRESS RATLIFF KILLED WILL SMITH After an altercation last Friday morning Press Ratliff shot and killed Will Smith, both colored. The shooting occurred on the property of Mr. C. C. Griggs, near the North Carolina line. Smith was working for Ratliff, and it is said that trouble arose over the tardiness of Smith in reporting for work. Smith had carried his pistol to the field with him and when Ratliff learned of this he went Smith one better and got his shot gun. ? Smith died Saturday evening. Ratone" fh We arc selling these cai on hand now. First c< The L FOR SALE ENGINES, GIN, ETC.?25-horse tubular boiler; 20-horse engine; One 80-saw Lummus gin complete, and press, self-tramper; One 25horse gas engine. All in good condition. Will sell at a bargain. E. T. TEAL. McFarland, N. C., R. 1. tf LAND?Others are bi%ing my farms, Why not You? I have a few left. 25 per cent, cash; bulance long time at (5 per cent. Will help you get farm loan. D. T. TEAL. ONE FORD ROADSTER; in good condition, lor sale. J. A. Knight. 2tp MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES ? Neatly printed on white bristol, suitable for framing- Special prices to ministers and magistrates. The Advertiser. EXTRACT CERTIFICATES? Have on hand a supply of Certificates required by law for th selling of patent medicines and flavoring extracts. One pad 15 cents; delivered by mail, 25 cents. The Advertiser. OLIVER TYPEWRITER, No. 5; Almost new; $25 gets it. CRAWFORD JEWELRY CO. Cheraw, S. C. tf EDISON PHONOGRAPHS and Record.". Instruments runge from $41.00 to $285.00. Crav. for 1 Jewelry Co., Cheraw. LOOSE-I ,'AF ROOKS and Devices. We have the agency for the finest and mos t complete line of looseleaf books and devices. The looseleaf way is the modern way. The Advertiser. FAMILY HORSE?Work anywhere; a good animal. Or will exchange for Ford Car, 191 x model. Jt J. WA'IT LOW FRY lO HOUR KODAK FINISHING All rolls developed 19c; packs 20c up; prints 2'yc, 4c, be; enlarging 3?c up. Speciaii t??we do nothing but Kodak finishing. All work guaranteed to phasi. Eastman Kodaks, Films, Supplies. COLUMBIA PHOTO FINISHING Co. 1111 Taylor St., Columbia,S.C. PROMISSORY NOTES- In pads of 100. Prices reasonable. The Advertiser. LOST LICENSE NUMBER, 44,410 and tail lamp from cnr, in Chcuterield county. Finder please return and receive reward. W. A. McNAIR, ltp Chesterfield, R. 1. liff was arrested in Monroe and i brought to Chesterfield, where he gave bond for his appearance at the c next term of criminal court. Heard on the Street. ' The following conversation was heard on the street here not long aga. First Man*: "I just had a letter from Iilank & Co." Second Man: "What did they say 1" First Man: "They said 'Your account is long overdue. We have had ( a fire and must have a settlement : from you.' " f Second Man: "And what did you K ALM1 )URING Now Ii rs as fast as we can yet [>m?, first served. ucas Ante questions and answers 'for motorists Q. What (rrade of gasoline should I use in my car? A. The best you can obtain. Q. Will a poor grade of gasoline run my car as well as a better grade? a If ...:n ... ..... mil n?vu you less mucage, cause poor ignition, produce | smoke, increase carbon deposits, and prove unsatisfactory in every way. Q. What is "stale" gasoline? A. Gasoline that has been left exposed to air until its lighter constituents have escaped, leaving only a residue unfit for use in a motor. Q. How can I tell the grade of gasoline? A. Hour a little on your hand, and if it evaporates rapidly and leaves the hand dry and clean, it is acceptable: if it evaporates slowly and leaves a greasy deposit, it should be rejected. Q. Is there any way to increase the explosive power of gasoline? A. Yes. SPEEDOL1NE will make it vaporize more thoroughly and become a quicker explosive. Q. What is SPEEDOL1NE? A. It is a liquid preparation to put in gasoline that increases its explosive power, making the motor require a fourth less gasoline; it also acts ar. a heat-resisting lubricant, and al.o dissolves carbon in the upper cham I DO be s with 1 II First Man: "I replied, 'I wish I ^ :ould have one.' " Stock of L?dUi' and Gent's On* ord* brought over from lest year. Vill sell at almost your price. A. W. Hursey Co. J. dc M. Koko Brown Oxfords. EVANS, Clierew. TRESPASSING FORBIDDEN This is to notify all parties concerned that trespassing on my lands s forbidden, especially the hauling of ? itraw, wood and lightwood. 1-p S. M. JACKSON. ERS CAR n Stnrlf r i AS tlicm. Have only one > Go. her and valves and prevents its further formation. Q. How is it used? A. Just put in about a quarter of an ounce to each gallon of gasoline each time you have your gasoline tank filled. Q. Is it expensive to use? A. No. It saves more than seven times its cost in gasoline, besides keeping the motor free from carbon and increasing its power. Q. Will its continued use injure motor? A. No. It will increase the cffici? cncy of the motor and prolong its. life. SPEEDOLINE contains no* acids, ether, or any other chemical', that is harmful to a motor. Q. What is the price of SPEEDOLINE? A. $1.50 per quart. Q. How much gasoline will a quart of SPEEDOLINE save? A. About 53 gallons. Q. Does a motor using SPEEDOLINE ever have to be cleaned of carbon? A. No. SPEEDOLINE keeps out all carbuo^ttlUBeliminating 75 per cent, of motor troubles. Q. Where can I get SPEEDOLINE? | A. From The SPEEDOLINE CO. or from J. W. RATL1FF, their repre- v tentative, at MORVEN, N. C. NT j! een 9!' out ' r! ^ . , t aassssBsil