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VOL. 39?NO 21 CHESTERFIELD. S. C.. thiirsdav. may 1090 > i ? ' CHAUTAUQUA PROVES D1 A BIG SUCCESS P 1 The Radcliffe Chaotauqua pitched te its tent inChesterfield last Saturday pa and during its stay until Tuesday ev- ho ening entertained crowds that filled Ft every available seat and about all the o'< standing roona In fact the Chautuqua proved the big event of the year th and it was very fullf enjoyed by all cn who attended the entertainments. An tit excellent program was provided for en each afternoon and evening, a com- th' plete change being given each day. (je The financial success of the undertak Ing was assured before the doors wj were opened by the advance sale of season ticktes that resulted from the fie friendly competition of the two bri- tC] gades of young ladies, under the col- W? ors of Red and Blue. The Reds, under pa the leadership of Miss Sarah Moore, j^i won the first prize in this contest who rereived an immense box. of sweets in p recognition of her efforts. Miss Mat* tie Gaddy, who led the Blues, won cy, second prize, which was also a a box ,.u of candy of goodly size. th, On Sunday morning religious ser- ie. vices of the churches of Chesterfield ^ were jointly held in the tent. wj, On Sunday evening Dr. Wiliam E. sh< Adams. dirni?tnr nf thn Ptiniitoiiniio delivered one of hia famous patriot- Qf ic-religious lectures which enthused rel the large audience that came out to ^ci hear him. Dr. Adams during his several visits to Chesterfield has become very ^Vi popular with out citizens and it was, therefore, a very easy matter, with gj, the able assistance of Mr. C. C. Doug- ^ol laso to make the necessary arrangements for the Radcliffe organization ]ov to appear here again next season. Ch SOI LEONARD HURST FALLS <oe] FROM SCAFFOLD t.hl Mr. Leonard Hurst is laid up for ()f the present from the effects of a fall from the new house of Mr. J. A. Sell^ . ara, on which he was engaged in carpentering. A piece of scaffolding M. broke under Mr. Hurst's weight and of he wai precipitated to the ground, chi While no bones were broken he suf- of fered painful bruises and severe hock. p 1 n 1 aea IV It is early in the s however, in order to he well as reduce our stock, $ 2.00 Hats, Reduced < / 2.SO Hats Reduced tc 3.00 Hats Reduced ! 3.50 Hats Reduced I 3.75 Hats Reduced 1 4.00 Hats Reduced I 4.50 Hats Reduced I 5.00 Hats Reduced 1 5.50 Hats Reduced 1 6.00 Hats Reduced I 6.?0 Hats Reduced 1 7.00 Hats Reduced I 7.50 Hats Reduced I 8.00 Hats Reduced I ?.50 Hats Reduced I 9.00 Hats Reduced 9.50 Hats Reduced I Lrv' > - - 10.00 Hats Reduced I 10.25 Hats Reduced I 10.50 Hats Reduced t< 11.00 Hats Reduced 1 12.00 Hats Reduced I 13.00 Hats Reduced ( 13.50 Hats Reduced I 15.00 Hats Reduced 1 17.00 Hats Reduced 1 f Ctiesterfic L EATH OF MISS PEARL MELTON # Miss Rebecca Pearl Melton, daughr of Mr. and Mra. Ervin Melton, ,sscd away at the family summer me at Brevard, North Carolina, last 'idrty morning, May 14, at 7:30 :lock. The news of the untimely death of is most estimable young woman at n spell of sadness over the en e community. While she had not ,joyed good health for some time, e illness which terminated in her ath was of only a few days dura n. Her parents were at the bedside len the end came. The body was brought to ChesterId and interment was in the ceruery here. The impressive ceremony is conducted by Rev. B. J. Guess, stor of St. Pauls, of which church ss Melton had long been a member, iv. Mr. Guess was assisted by Rev. M. Cannon. In the death of Miss Melton lesterfield and Chesterfield County fter a threat loss. She was one of i county's most highly esteemed ichers and had only recently reined her school at Middendorf, ere she was loved by all with whom ; came in contact. She was in the twenty-third year her life. She leaves besides her palts, the following brothers and sis s: Messrs. C. L. and T. C. Melton, of esterfield and J. V. Melton, of nnsboro; Misses Vera and Nell ;lton, of Chesterfield; Mrs. L. L. rd, of Jefferson and Mrs. C. A. Siti, of Easley, S. C. Miss Pearl Melton was known and red by nearly every resident of esterfield and her death is a perlal loss to all who knew her. The rcaved parents and sisters and bro*rs have the profound svmpath\ the entire community. DISCHARGE NOTICE On June 17 next, at 11 o'clock A. I will apply to the Probate Court Chesterfield County for a disirge as administratrix of Estate William A. Mulloy, deceased. Elizabeth Mulloy, Administratrix. lu&ions Jillinen i eason to put on a redi lp you to reduce the we are making reduc to ? :o :o to to :o to to to to to to to to to to to to o r. . . . / to to to to to to M Dry ( [ MORE HATS IN THE RING Announcments appear this we over the names of Messrs. W. ' Odom and Mims Watson, the form as candidate for the office of Coun jCourt Clerk and the latter for Cou ty Treasurer. While it has been pretty general understood that Mr. Watson intend) entering the race for treasurer his i tentions had not been publicly a nounced. Mr. Odom's candidacy has be< looked for in some quarters and wi i come as a surprise in others. Both < gentlemen have many supporte throughout the county who wi throw their votes and influence their direction. The present incur bents, Messrs I. P. Mangum and A. W?lsh, have not as yet advertis< the fact that they will seek to be r tained in office, but have told the friends that they will be in the rui ning. From Darlinirton comes the n nouncemcnt of Hon. J. Monri Spears that he will be a Candida for re-election as solicitor. L. S. D. Atkinson will make tl race for Coroner. NEWS FROM OAKLAND Rev. Mr. Hildreth will fill his regi lar appointment at Oakland next Sui day aternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Redmond Melton vi ited Mr. Melton's brother Sunday. Miss Beula Coward visited Miss< Carrie, Allean and Dora Huneycu' Sunday afternoon. Mr. Lonnie Melton and Miss Lilli Melton were the guests Qf Miss Doi (Coley last week. Rev. B. J. Guess and Miss Kathe: an Guess visited at the home of M W. R. Huneycutt Monday afternooi M iss Rial Cross was recently tl guest of Miss Dora. Coley. Cow feed, horae feed, chicken fee and food for the amily. Farmers' Mercantile Co. Snappy new models in Walk-Ov? Shoea. The kind young fellows wan Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. Bring us your eggs. We can use a you have. A. F. DAVIS Marke ; in 7 f action sale on Millinery ! high cost of living, a tions as follows: $ 1.35 1.65 2.00 2.35 2.50 0 2.65 3.00 3.35 3.65 4.00 4.35 4.65 5.00 * 5.35 5.65 6.00 6.35 6.65 o.oa 7.00 7.35 ' 8.00 8.65 9.00 10.00 12.00 joods Co MISS EVANS WINS ? TITLE IN CHERAW 1 ek p. Miss Elizabeth Evans, daughter of er Mr. and Mrs. John C. Evans, was ty crowned Queen of May at Chcraw n- last Friday. A contest of all the pret- ' | ty girls of Cheraw for the title was ' ly waged during the week and Miss EvBd : ans was the winner. Coronation exn_ ' ercises were held on "the Green" be- l n- fore an immense throng. A proces- 1 j sion formed at the Lyceum building i >n and marched under floral arches held < ill j by the Misses Ruth Maynard, Emily . of Kirby, Mary McLeod, Margaret ra Watts, Viola Sanborn, Elizabeth < ill Bull, Naomi Duffv and Lou Ester in Maynard. The procession was lead by ( n_' Misses Page Godfrey, Harriet God j.1 frey, Lucile Hurt, Janice Evans, Maid ' rion Boyd and Fanny Poston. Then J c_ came the crown bearer. Little Janir et Malloy, followed by Miss Polly I)u- j n- vail, as Spring; Miss Margaret Duvall as Summer; Miss Alice Andern son, Autumn, and Miss Sarah Pegues, 1 )e as Winter. The procession ended with ' tL.1 the beautiful Queen, attired in white, ( j her train being carried by two pages. ie When the stage was reached the coro- ] nation took place and Miss Evans re- < ceived the title, "Queen of May." A ; Maypole dance followed, executed ? by twenty boys and girls, and re1_ freshments were served. Mrs. Joe Lindsay furnished the music and the s_ dance was arranged by Miss Susie Mclvor. The stage decorations, which 1 w were very beautiful, were arranged ^ by Mrs. E. F. Mulloy and Misses Katie Ilarrall and Elizabeth Waddill. je The Civic League was responsible i .a for the entertainment, which was i voted a grand success. 1 P_ 1 r. ALL DAY MISSIONARY n. MEETING AT CHERAW ie The ladies of the Misionary Society of Chesterfield County are urgent- ' ly requested to attend an all day ' ' meeting at the Methodist Church at ' Cheraw. on next Wednesdav. Mav 2fi. It is suggested that light lunches be carried. Much important business will be transacted. A number of speakers will address the meeting. Pastors of the various churches are especially U invited. ?. Mrs. J. A. Weathersbee is visitnig * relatives in Columbia. * Miss Connie Arrants, of Rock Hill, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. P. Chewning. Mrs. A. H. Hayden has returned from a short visit to Darlington. Her sister, Mrs. J. W. Evans accompanied her home for a few weeks visit. Mrs. S. A. Hanna has returned from a visit of several weeks to her daughter, Mrs. T. P. Young, at Whitmire. The high cost of summer wear is a thing of the past for those who in? spect our bargains etc., which we are selling at about SO per cent, off market value. 'f Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. g DISCHARGE NOTICE On the 7th of June next, at 12 o'clock M., I will apply to the Probate r* ^ r m x r. . u /~i J *? - vyourt ui v^nesberiieiu ^oumy ior a < discharge as' Administrator of the t ? Estate of D. T. Watson, deceased. r T. B. Watson, p Administrator. TAX SALES J Under and by virtue of authority l contained in certain tax executions j issued by J. A- Welsh, county treas- '| urer, for the year 1918, and directed t to me, I will offer the following real u estate: t One lot in the town of Jefferson \ known as R. K. Kirkley lot, v 72 acres of land and 14 lots and t 4 buildings in Jefferson school dis- c trict, known as John Miller land. I: 39 acres of land in Jefferson school district, known as Mrs. M. E. Gainey land. 109 acres and 1 buildini? in Jeffer- r son school district, known as Mary <j Dcnby land. c 60 acres of land in Jefferson school district known as J. C. Penland lnnd;\v taxes due for 1918 and 1919. \ 19 acres of land in Friendship r school district, known as Alice Hunt- . ley land. \ 33 Vi acres of land in Shiloh school district, known as John Lane land, taxes due for 1918 and 1919. 8 acres and 2 buildings, known as \ James J. Lane land, taxes due for 1 1918 and 1919. 9\ acres and 1 building in Cen- ( terpoint school district, known as S Eliaa Hancock land. t 68 acres of land and 2 buildings in ; Vaughn School District, known as L. ' W. Gaddy land. I 33 acres of land and 1 building in j Vaughn scsool district, known as W. i A. Adams land. All of which I will sell for cash to < the highest bidder before the Court House door, in Chesterfield, between the legal hours of sale, on the first Monday in June, the same being the 7th day of June, 1920. ft D. P. DOUGLASS, ^ Bhelrff, I ^ - -!1 . . SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS Peter Johnson, an aged negro, was run over and killed Sunday night on the streets of Columbia by an automobile. There is no clue to the identity of the driver. Seventeen-year locusts have beuun appearing in great numbers in the vicinity of Rock Hill. They have already attacked and done much damage to the foliage of the blackjacks, oaks and hickory trees. Whethey they will prove a menace to crops is not yet known. The Richland County Anti-Tuberculosis Association reports that it has cared for 53 patients during the past year at its camp near Columbia. A number of patients have been discharged as cured and others greatI .. 1 CIA - * ty ueiieimea. Clemson College will close for the term in three weeks. Commencement exercises will be given on June C, 7, and 8. The Piedmont Baseball League has been organized. The towns of Greenwood, Whitmire, Piedmont and Pelzer are members of the league and several others are expected to join. Cherokee County, which has a reputation for having the best roads in the state has three maintenance :rews at work. These forces are ea<pable of dragging thirty miles of road a day. The Overalls Club, of Columbia, recently held an "experience meeting" in relation to buying sugar in Lhat city. Speakers testified that prices varied all the way from 20 to 40 cents a pound in various stores within a period of one week. The trial at Greenville of Jake CJosnell for the murder of Sheriff Hcndrix Rector last July has resulted in a mistrial. Gosnell is out on a 1,000-dollar bond. It is understood :hat the jury stood four for conviction and eight for acquittal from the jeginning to the finish of its Six hour ;ession, so that there was no hope of ts reaching a verdict. Col. John Calhoun Sellers, one of Marion County's most widely known ind prominent citizens, died at the ige of 72. During the latter part of he civil war, a 17-year old cadet at he Citadel, he joined the Confederate \rmy. He was buried with Masonic lonors in his Confederate uniform. :i? v...,i '--- '* iiau uttn u iiiuMin ior i>u years. An automobile containing Mr. and drs. A. J. Wright, Miss Susie Colenan and Miss Mary Mobley was itruck ut a grade crossing Sunday ifternoon near Jonesville and com(letely demolished. Mr. Wright was >adly injured, but has chances of re:overy. Mrs. Wright and Miss Mob ey are in the hospital at Spartanburg and are not expected to live, diss Coleman escaped serious injury, dr. Wright was formerly cashier of he Bank of Jonesville. Met Smith and Millie Clinkseales, legresses, engaged in a fight on a 'arm near Anderson last Saturday, luring the progress of which the smith woman recived stab wounds hat caused her death. The other wonan is in jail. BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION On last Thursday evening Miss dae Pittman was the hostess at her lome, near Morven, to a very large >arty in celebration of her birthday. The rooms were attractively decoraed with honeysuckle, sweet shrubs tnd cut flowers. The party was enertained with games and was aftervard invited into the dining room vhere a delicious ice course was serv d. Miss Pittman was beautifully Iressed in white organdie. Many leuutiful presents were received. NOTICE All members of the W. O. W. Oirle are urged to be present Thurslay the 27th inst. at 8:30. Business >f importance must be attended to. Mrs. Donelly will be present and vill address the meeting. The W. O. N. is cordially invited. Music furlished by the band. iVINTHROP COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AND ENTRANCE EXAMINATION The examination for the award of 'scant Scholarships in Winthrop Colege and for the admission of new itudents will be held at the County 3ourt House on Friday, July 2, at ) A. \T Annlifan^u mt?o* - - ff ? ' IIIUOI ||"V ui: irnn han 16 years of apr*'- When scholar hips are vacant after July 2 they will be awarded to those mnking the highest average at this examination, provided they meet the conditions uoverning the award. Applicants for Scholarships should write to President Johnston before the examination for scholarship examination blanks. Scholarships are worth $100 and free tuition. The next session will open September 15th, 1020. For further information and catalogue address Pres. D. B. Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C. p22 $1 ' i EX i 1 i : The Strange jijs Case of c !; 1: for Cavendish i j! jfrc Under the above title our || i m' new serial introduces and I;!"'1 ![ combines in a most interest- ! sta ing manner the dangerous > as ;? elements of the East?guni j men and crooks?and the !; ' int !; equally bad denizens of the ;! Woot i ?*i ' > ff vow uouuivo OllU uutiaws* Randall Parrisli, ||" I! author of so many dashing :j da; ; i stories of American lifej^us | i No |j utilized the two types m a ' ! ! !; most entrancing narrative. j> ' AT?j j! But bad men do not dom- ! f ;' inate the story. Essential ![ I in I] to the plot and furnishing jl'ss ' ingredients aplenty for a ;j his ji stirring tale, they are mere- , | cor || ly incidental to the logical !; to !| unfolding of it. The unsul- '! upi ]! lied gem serene in a sordid the ; setting is a woman newspa- !| Six l! per reporter; rather an un- j! fro j! usual heroine, but not the ;> poi ; | Ies3 interesting on that ac- \\ Fra |; count. It is her intuition !| in 1 !I which finds the key to a j! 18fc ; strange mystery; her ability jj 13ei J; and resourcefulness which !; can !| defeat criminal designs. <! plel i | ! i tf?v Don't Fail to Read ji 189 the Story in This ji SJ Paper! <: of j.jjjjrjrrrrrrrrrrxirrrj^jxrxjjj b" 000 STATEMENT OF THE < i?t STATE BANK Located at McBee, S. C., at the close Resources Loans and discounts ...$151,329.77 Caj Overdrafts 3,271.00 3ur r o 1 uioci ly Doinis owned ny Uni the Bank 21,350.00 t Furniture and Fxtures . . 2,923.8(5 t Banking House 3,250.00 I)u< Other real estate owned 15,004.23 Ind Due from Banks su and Bankers 4,201.79 ch Currency 2,873.00 Spe Silver and other Tin Minor Coin 952.77 of Checks and cash items . . 1,357.40 Cas Personal Property 319.70 Bill c n TOTAI $200,834.24 I STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of Chesterfield. Before me came F. E. Kerr, Preside who, being duly sworn, says that the abo true condition of said bank, as shown 1 Sworn to and subscribed before m F. E. Kerr, T. M. Beat lis, i'. Jii^ram, mrociors. Rugs Carpi litinli Mltivr Floor Coverings of all Kinds i And a variety of prices that Attractive. An ideal place to supply your Chesterfield Ha .00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE -GOVERNOR GLENN DIES SUDDENLY IN CANADA Ex-Governor Robert B. Glenn, of rth Carolina, was found dead in bed at a hotel in Winnipeg, Manila, last Sunday night. Death was result of heart disease. Mr. Glenn 1 been a sufferer from this malady over a year. The deceased was rn in Rockingham, N. C., in 1854. tie- University of Virginia he was . ollege mate of Woodrow Wilson. was Governor of North Carolina >m 1904 to 1908. During his adnistration he had state-wide prohiion placed on the statutes of his te. He was since much in demand a prohibition lecturer. At the time his death he was traveling in the erests of the commission appointto investigate the St. Lawerence cp Water Project. VI. MORTON DIES ON BIRTHDAY Ex-Vice President Levi. P. Morton d Sunday, his ninety-sixth birthy, at his home near Poughkeepsie, w York. In the Held of finance and politics, irlon proved his measure as the ?./f six greater banking . c it Ne v V.)r; and London and one of the lending Republicans of day. He was selected as honorary nmissioner from the United States the Paris exposition in 1878 and >n his return elected a member of Forty-sixth congress from the th New York district, serving m 1 875) to 1881, when he was apnted United States minister to tnce. After four years of service France he returned to America, in 55) was elected vice president with ljamin Harrison on the Republitieket. Two years after the comtion of his term he was chosen as ernor of New York, serving from 5 through 180(5. 'he Greenville County Cotton Asiation will start soon on a system cotton warehouses to store surs cotton. Four warehouses will built with a total capacity of 10, oaies. CONDITION OF ' I OF McBEE ? of business March -1th, 1920. Liabilities >ita 1 Stock paid in . . . $10,000.00 plus fund 10,000.00 divided profits, less urrent expenses and axes paid 1,570.OS i to Banks and bankers 3,880.27 ividual deposits bjeet to eck $104,597.79 c'l deposits 7,500.00 le Certificates deposit .. 38,159.45 hier's ch'ks 1,126.70 $ 151,383.94 Is payable, including ertificates for uoney borrowed .... 30,000.00 "OTA I $200,834.24 nt of the above named bank, ve and forcfcoinj? statement is a >y the books of said bank. F. E. KERR. c this 14th day of May, 11(20. T. M, Boattis, Notary Public ets earns and Styles. make this line all the more floor covering needs. rdware Go. ... 1^