The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, March 17, 1921, Image 1

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- , - - - - ' \ ,'-.... ., ' ' :sk > - . 1.7T? 1 1 t ^ ^ VOL. 39?NO 12 . * CHESTERFIELD, S. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 11)21 Sl.r,0 A YKAR tm Anviwri WHAT THE ADVERTISER THINKS ABOUT WATER-WORKS Since the publication laRt week of a letter by "Civic" calling for information ahfout the cost of installing water-works and sewerage in Chesterfield, the editor of this paper has made an effort to obtain the exact information required. At the time of writing this it was inmosr.ible to state the exact number of mills that would be required, the estimates running from 16 to 20. Definite figures will be available in a few days, however. It is now supposed that for the average tax payer the increase will amount to about $12.00 per year, and . the reduc ed insurance rate may equal that amount. It is practicely^certain that the increased protection will warrant such a reduction in the amount of insurance as to about equal the added tax. As the fire risk stands now every house is menaced by all the other neighboring houses, but with the installation of water-works that risk will be reduced to the single one inherent in ones own property. For instance, on Green street every house is in' danger from ten chances of lire as there are ten houses on that street, f.o ne of which could burn without endangering nil tne omers. vvun water works fire coulil very easily br limited to the house in which it originated eve.* if it could not be put out promptly. Thus it will he seen that we would all feel justified in reducing the amount of insurance carried, and that reduction taken in conjunction with the reduced >ute would certainly go a long way toward balancing the tax rate. But the sordid argument about taxation is and has always been orte with which we have had scant patience. There is no use to talk of sanitation, cleanliness, healthfulness, home comforts and labor-saving for the women folks to a man whose vision is obscured by money considerations. To our way of thinking it doesn't matter what it costs, if it is done right, by reputable people who know their business the money will be well spent and every tax payer will be more than amply repaid for his expenditure. The statement is going the rounds that only certain sections of the town are to be served. We have seen the blue print and positively affirm that the plans contemplate the full protection and service to the entire town, side streets and all, from one end of Main street t? the other. And should there be any residence not apparently reached by the system it will not be (litticult to maKe sucn extensions as are necessary as the wells, tanks and machinery constitute the bit? items of expenditure. The map or blue prints referred to are in the hands of the mayor and qre open to inspection! by anyone i;. terested in petting an idea of the actual plans. The late.;t estimate as to the cost of the contemplated systems is by a competent engineering company in Columbia who place the figures at $71,000.00. It is further suggested that that much money turned loose in Chesterfield this summer ought to help busines.; some. To this e iitor, the question has always been about like this: "Do you prefer unrestricted fires, or water; do you prefer filth or cleanliness; do you prefer labor saving conveniences for your women, or, the old laborious backbreaking methods? To him whose soul is delighted with cleanliness, safety and comforts, the question of taxation cuts little ice. Paul "IT. Hearn. JEFFERSON Special to The Advertiser: M iss Mary-Evans Brasington, ol Kershaw, was the guest of Mrs. J. B Nichoison for the week end. Mr. and Mrs. John Stultz, of Rock Hill, are vis.ting their daughter, Mrs mi tir tf ill w. w. miner. Miss Sarah Seegars has returne< home after a short visit to friends ii Kei shaw. \Miss Eunice Coghurn had as ho guests for the week end Misses Man; Ahergottie and Thelma Ellzey, o "Winthrop College. Mrs. Lula II. Hough has returnei to her heme in Roek Hill after short visit to Mrs. D. W. Knight. P-itur.lav evening Mrs. F. G. Hart man delightfully entertained a fci friends in honor of Misses Ell'/.ej Aborgottie nnd Brasington. Afte a time bad been pleasantly spent a cards ai.rl dancing a delicious sala course, consisting* of ehichen salac sandwiches and iced tea, was serve by the hostess. Those present wei Misses Thelma Ellzey, Mary Abergo tie,'of Roc' hill; Mary-Evans Brasinj ton, of Kershpy; Agnes Goza, Eunic Cogbum, Virginia Botta and Messi FIRE DESTROYS 8 BUILDINGS Last Friday morning at about 2 o'clock Chesterfield was again arous ed by the customary fire alarm Eight frame buildings, stores, warehouses and one mill were quickly des troyea. vvniie me damage done waf not so great as in several oilier conflagrations, the loss fell rather heavy on some of those effected. The best information obtainable is to the effect that Ore starte-.l in the frame building occupied by Hendrix ;orc. T:iis building : nd the on?, ad joining were burning when the first arrivals reached the scene. There was no stoppirg the fire no.il everything within reach of the flames had burned. The heaviest loser was Mr. D. 1*. ( Douglass, whose loss above insurance 3 placed at $ 1,000.00. The firm of Rodfearn-Rivers lost -bout !> /,000.00. No insurance. M essrs. W. P. Odont and J. M. Ro: suffered a loss of about $1,000.00. Mr. B. C. Moore, Mr. J. T. Hursf ;nd two oil companies also suffered some loss Very little insurance was carried on any of the property burned. Mr. Hondrick's loss could not be learned at the time of writing. His ir. surance on stock of goods was said to be $1,000.00. MAN / FARMERS INVITE RUIN BY NOT REDUCING Columbia, Mar. 14?That the only hope for the salvation of this state from finnancial run is a drastic cut in the cotton acreage this year was the unanimous opinion of the conference held here recently at which were present representatives of the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association, the South Carolina Developdent Aourd, the South Carolina Press Asso< iation, the South Carolina Commercial Association and the South Carolina Automotive Trade Association. The conference was called by the South Carolina Division of the American Cotton Association and Governor Cooper presided until the selection of a chairman. Mr. Bright Williamson .vas chosen chairman. Speakers included Governor Cooper, Governor Manning. R. C. Hamer, R. P.. Stuckhouse, J. Skottowe Wanmmal.er and others. The one theme of the meeting was that unless the acreage in cotton in the state is cut to a point where only one-third of the cultivated lands of the state are planted in cotton that the state is facing the most distressing financial period in its history. The speakers pointed out that there is absolutely no hope for a fair price for cotton unless only one-half of a crop is raised this year. The production of over a half crop this year would mean that cotton would bring about five cents a pound next fall. It was declared by some of the speakers that too gloomy a picture of present conditions could not ne pan too. Itenc.rts at the meeting were not very favorable as to the prospects foi a reduction in this state. It was brought out that while some farmer: .ire planning to reduce others are nol The situation was threshed out froir every angle and it was decided tha' the bankers alone could enforce ar acreage reduction by refusing to ex tend loans to those who do not re duce. NEW FARM LOAN BONDS Washington, Mar. 14.?A new issu< of farm loans will he offered for sub scription in the next few days, treasu ty officials said tonight. Issuance of new bonds, Commis sion Lobdell said at the time of th 1 Supreme Court decision of Februar 28, upholding farm loan act, would b 1 made as soon as possible but he inti mated that it would be at least thirt days before the funds would be avai able fur actual loaning. "In the present money market th bond rate will have to be advance to 5 per cent." Commissioner Lobde t "Tkn intornat rntn tr? the ho! . rowers will have to be eorrespondinf ly advanced to G per ccrit. "The farm loan board is Jiopefi . that the market, may absorb farm loa bonds equal to the borrowing d 1 iiiands of the farmers of the countr i bdt no one can predict, with safet the result of a financial operation i r this magnitude." y f iOUTH WIND GIVES "MOONSHINERS" AWA d Spartanburg, S. C.?Magistrate a I,. I'cole, of Canipobello, has been n ticing the odor of fermentation wh< the wind was from the south. Sundi v morning the odor was so pronounc r, that he ordered two of his constabl r to make a search, and they so it found a moonshine still in operati d on Tyger River, three miles away. T I, still was destroyed and the two m <1 who were operating it were arrest* I- NOTICE . Thft booka of registration. for t :? town of Cheatorfleld are how open ra the Clerk's office for the regi strati h of votera within the town. ft m || gy yv ? . CITIZEN APPEALS FOR BETTER LAW ENFORCEMENT > Editor The Advertiser: Are thj good me.i and women of . Chestevfield county, those who claim to be citizens of the U. S. and who ' obey her laws going to sit still and let the whiskey evil and its inlluences take the very hea^t out of our civilit zation? It is corrupting the schools and ruining some of our best manhood. What is the matter with the laws of this county?when they let the men who still the whiskey and do their unlawful deeds go unpunished? What can wo doY We must work for the election of of.cers from coroner to the highest ofTcer in our county who will work f Glib moral up-lift of all the county in th rural districts as well as the towns. The whiskey influences are dishonoring our country schools and churches ! ai i have gone so far as to defeat ju tiee in our county courts. A e there not enough moral men ai women who are citizens of this cc 'o'y to rise up and hanish this evil fr ni our midst? Are the citizens of th's county who have lived and been pi itccted hy the laws of these United j t'tatcs of ours going to sit by and let the few evil men and women disobey I th se laws and ruin us without lifting a land? Are you willing to be up and doing and rid this whole county of whiskey and its influence, to protect our boys and girls, many of whom already have fallen. We have a good sheriff. There is no better to be found, and it is the duty of every moral citizen of Chesterfield county to stand by him in enforcing the laws, also to let the other officers know that if they wish to hold office another term it is their duty to help in every way possible to rid this county of its evil influences?to make it a tit place for the law-abiding citizens to live and rear his faniilv to a clean, moral manhood and womanhood without the degrading influences, which are touching every boy and girl directly or indirectly today. A Citizen. REPUBLICANS IGNORE COLORED FRIENDS IN SOUTH i ' Washington, Mar I I.?It is believed here that the Harding administration will defr action as to patronage in South Carolina until after the forthcoming trip of a subcommittee which, under the chairmanship of Represen.ative C. Dascom Slemp, of Virginia, wil look over the party situation in the Southern States, with a view of reporting as to readjustment of rep'' reservation in the Republican national conventions. 1 Information gathered incidentally by this subcommittee may be useful i to the administration in deciding upon i its policy as to patronage in States llike South Carolina. Attorney General 1 Daugherty has already announced that there will be no haste in supplanting incumbent district attorneys and marshals, whose terms have expired and that it is likely that Democratic J incupibents who have been confirmed for their present terms wil be allow ed to serve out these terms if efficient in the work. Rumor here is to the effect that the Harding administration is not inclinec to appoint the "colored brothers" tr office in the South. Henry L. John son, negro national committeomar from Georgia, it is said, is to be slat ed for a good post in the District o Columbia, perhaps of registrar o treasury, and it is further prediete< that Johnson wil then resign from th< ^ national eoinmittee, as the subcommit e ... tee which is going South in the nea future does not particularly care t< j be escorted through Georgia by him. CROSS?11UNEYCUTT iC , A wedding of unusual interest wa Jl that of Miss Dora Belle Huneycut of Chesterlield and Mr. Furmon E! more Cross of Patrick, which wa '* solemnized at the honu* of Rev. Mi Peeler, The hride was gowned in ll suit of blue French serge with acces in series to match. The bride was th p" lG-year old daughter of Mr. YV. I y* Huneycutt and the groom was th y. son of Mr. W. E. Cross of Patric!;. jf NOTICE 1 have a limited amount of Coker No. 12 long staple cotton seed, pri< 1 $1.00 per bushel. Will exchange f< j cow peas and allow $2.00 per hu-hc First come, first served. pn I B. T. Rayfield, ay I 2tp-1 :$ Chesterlield R. ed es "MASONIC MEETING on fAmmnnioofioii r\ f Pho .to ">n | field *Lodge No. 220, A. F. M. w be held Friday, the 18th, at 7:30 p.i en By order of B F. Teal, W.M. MASS MEETING TUESDAY There will be a mass meeting of t! he cititena of the town at the Cou at | House next Tuesday night the 28 on i H I\ M., for the purpose of discu^si LOCAL ITEMS j ' Mr. A. A. Holmes and two sons, Myron and Icy, of Fayetville, N. C., are guests at the home of Mr. Holmes' son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. While. ' Don't kill your biddtti with unfit food, but buy Purina Baby Chick Food -and avoi d that ditjlided dichrrhoea that kills most yotran.chickens. W-P.^ODdm "L~ V *3 A feeling of resentment is developing in Chesterfield in relation to thT fires. Some of the citizens object to the hour at which they happen and threaten to ignore them entirely unless they occurr during the working hours. There was a serious fire in Cheraw last Wednesday night when the property of theMiekeljohn' Lumber Co., was destroyed. . Good meal, rice and sugar at right prices. W. A. Lucas. I have had an awful hard blow and some mighty hard hits, but we'll soon have some more good home-made meal and grits. Everyman's Mill and Store. J When you trade with your Grandpap, honey, i You sho it wine save some mo"ey. | Everyman's Mill and Store. ! The lecture at the Baptist church j Sunday afternoon by the Armenian ! was largely attended and a liberal contribution was made The gentleman ' gave a graphic description of the perj secution of the Armenians by the | cruel Turks. He remarked in the course of his address, "America is 1 Heaven," but "Turkey is hell." j Seed Irissh Potatoes, 50 cents per' peck at W. A. Lucas. The Court of Common Pleas eon ^ .^.... V... i c-> liny ui /\pril. I Parnell Mcrhan'i pen of eight hen* I ?r.d one rooster broke the record | again by manufacturing nine eKgs in : one day. Parnell uses Ralston Purina | Chicken Feeds. W. P. ODOM. I I Judge Hough spent Friday at Cheraw. , The cheapest Millfeed and Flour in town, at Everyman's Mill and Store. Just like you p.ty more for. Come and Ret it. i".. t Sec ine for flour, both plain and self rising. I have the price that will please you. W. P. ODOM. Mrs. CI. M. Smith and sister, Miss Ora Iiaucom spent the week-end at their home near Monroe. Mrs. Eugene Myers of Wadesboro is visiting relatives here. Mrs. II. D. Tiller has returned home after spending the winter at Sumter and Johnsonville. Mrs. J. A. Welsh and Mrs. Roy L. I Hurst are spending this week at I.aI mar, S. ('., with friends i, | Soe me for your wants in Lard. 1 t ajn IT. W. P. ODOM. Mr and Mrs II. H. Ilarrell and chil' dren spent last week-end in Cheraw The good work of the Civic League I is now evident a!J over town. During | the past two weeks there hak been a I lot of trash moved. The town looks I 1 : ' 1 uvuv i <11111 ii> i iii/fiis ii'i'i uenn . i I bave a car of the very best light 1 mixed Timothy Hay that I am selling * at the right price. W. P. ODOM. Mr. W. I). Craig is the inventor of a door hinge th.it ought to win him -! wide fame. It has no spring but autoj.! maticnlly closes the door. On opening j j the door lifts high enough to pass ov| er a thick rug or mat that might ot'iI er-wise have to he moved. A set of | these hinges is now in operation on t ' door in the Lucas Gnrge. i Well, I've seen the rat and an looking for the mouse. You will find | me at the Streater old warehouse. S Everyman's Mill and Store t I . . II Despite the hard times and monej panic, an occassional wedding is not s, ed. r. , u Now is the time to give Piggie th< .. ' proper start to m?ke a BIG HOG foi e Christmas. 1 hs*e Ralston Purina Pif ? ' Chow that is just as good for piKs a c is the Chicken Chow for Hens. It i ' a scientifically blended pig food tha . makes Master Pig grow muscle ani 1 bo??e. W. P. ODOM i sj Somebody said ho saw a hug' "e rat between Cheraw and Chesterfteh )r last week. The rat had two matche ^ in his mouth and there were spark on his tail." 4 Sec me for your Molasses. I have i in barrels, five and ten gallon jacketi and gallon and half gallon cans,.J w. P. ODOM. The Sundny Schools of Chesterfiel were largely attended last Sunday. I Mrs. F. M. Cannon is spending few days with Dr. and Mi's. W. K. Mi he Intosh at Lynchburg irt COKER Pedigreed No. 49 and Wei nK ber, planted one year. 200 bus! ov. els at $1.50. " Waiter R. Bm TROTTI & PARK, it Dental Surgeons i, Chesterfield, S. Office on second floor in Rc Building. *' TAKF.N UP?Red Duroc Jersey mn weighing about flOO pounds. ft Fred Rivers, c- .'Up-14 McFnrlan R E. MAE EDGEWORTH Optometrist k" Eyes examined and glasses fit I scientifically. Office hours 10 A. M. to 4 P. M. ( Tv Act upstairs to Bo? building. VAUGHAN ITEMS Mr. Macy Jordan and family spcnl Sunday in Union county visiting Mr and Mrs! W. D. Brown. Master Frank Smith of Ruhy attended services here SundayMr J. H. Gaddy and family o( Union county visited in our community Sunday Mr. Thomas Picket of near Cason Oldfield was visiting here Sunday. Mrs. \V. D. Brown of Union county is spending a part of this week here, the guest of Mrs. Mack Jordan. ! ?^ NOTICE TO PENSION APPLICANT* \ Notice is hereby {riven to all Con federate soldiers and to the widow of such soldiers who are not on th nonsion roll and who dc.-rie to be en rolled to apply at once to the Roan of Honor for this courty as the hon or roll for this county must be in th hands of th; Comptroller General b 1st of April. Re tio i ;1 of the Penrio ! Act pas ed the last session of th I (If- oral A s.'inhy provides < fo j lows: r J "Se ti' ii "1. That said Honor Hn consist of all s'd li'irs, s-idors, mil it ii . men and widows of such ddiers < j--ailors who were married prior t | January 1900, if they have attaint i the ape of .r>0 years and were on tl ' Pension Roll of the State prior 1 1 1919, including inmates of the Coi ' federate Home, and also enrolled du injr 1919, and such as may hereaftt ' enroll under this Act." r M. J. Hough, Probate Judge ar . Kx. OlT. Secretary. W. I). Craig, Chairman, I-. L. Spencer, J. W. Ousley, County Board < r Honor. ( ? ENTERTAINMENT AT WHITE > OAK SCHOOL HOUS t On Saturday night, March 19, b i ginning at 8:20, White Oak seho . will give a "circus" and ministrel < tertainment. Admission cents f ^ (frown people and 10 cents for ch dren. Proceeds to go for benefit K school, s 1 1 ? Thor wil be an egg bunt at David's Grove Good Friday, March 25 at '! o'clock. The Vaughan school will cooperate with the Sunday Sch oi and make it lively for the children and young foil s and every hodv is invited. Rev. A. 11. Smith tilled his regular appointment here Sunday and preached a fine sermon. Mr.*nd Mrs. Evan D. Vauuhan of Wadesboro, spent Sunday here, the guests of Mr. Vaughan's parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Vaughan. Rev. A. 11. Smith spen. the noon hours at the home of Mr. C. B. Morris Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Morns of the Snow Hill section, spent Sunday here, the guests of their son, Mr. C. B. Morris. Mrs. Jessie Short of near the Cason Oidficbl, spent Sunday with Mrs. A. >J. Stroud. Miss Berniee Stroud of Patrick is visiting relatives and friends here this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Vaughan were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Short Sunday Mr. Paul Parker spent Sunday with M .. T1 /-.a Mrs. Elizabeth Bausell of Deep Creek, N. C., spent Sunday with friends and relatives here. Do you know you can roll 5Q Aood cigarettes tor lOcts from one bag of GENUINE "BullDurham TOBACCO MISS MARY BELL WINS IN CC CON NEWS IN GENERAL I The recent ruling: of former \t-! lorney General Palmer, permitting:! j mi- prune-any unlimited manufacture I of beer, wines and whiskey for niedi-1 eal purposes will stand, Solicitor General Frierson said today, despite a number of protests, unless the treasury department should ask for its reconsideration. Such a request is not under contemplation it was said later* at the treasury. Business depression in Italy is characterized by Signer Olivetti, a deputy in parliament and industrial and economical expert, a part of "a world crisis." Me attributes this situation not only in Italy, but in France, England and America, to the restriction of consumption and to limitation of money. He expresses the opinion that all countries must pass through this condition in order to attain economic reconstruction. Senator Harris of Georgia, has had up with President Houston of the Federal and Bank of Columbia the ? ? r ' <u ueunquenr menmers o! farm loan associations who coukl not meet their interest payments because of the depression and low prices on agricultural products. Senator Harris asked that every consideration be shown the members who were making an honest effort to take care of the r lyments but had failed because of the general conditions. Former President Wilson, now a p ivate citizen, is riding daily, and h is already called at the homes of sevi ral senators. Those closest to Mr. Wilson declare .bat after March 4, he felt as if a 1 ad had been rolled off his shoulders, and seemed immediately to show signs of physical improvement. Dr. Grayson holds, it is understood, that the changes will be of incalculable benefit, to his patient. ? *? There is still general discussion in Washington regarding the magniificent manner in which Mr. Wilson conducted himself March 4. There is no] question but that his gnmeness re bounded greatly t<> his credit, lie was1 broken in body, but unbonuing in spirit. LOST?Man's Brown Rain Coat Between Swimming Ford Bridge and Chesterfield. Reward. P. .1. Zounis. K.ODAKERS ? Correct developing mean, better pictures. Send your kodak films to us and get the host. Columbia Studio. 1 12-? Main stie-t, Columbia, S. C. Write for price list. 4tE-13. Champion B; e 1 n.'p.j- -- rs v-- ^ r>f * i t t i E W tl M J ?] 1> > not i >rjroi that wo havo a la> n- kinds of Holtinjr. Pipe, Valves, F n|' | ami Hai!j'--r?, 1 Wilts, Nuts, ;rid Wj '' need in the wav of Machinery Sv of COLUMBIA t?.'S Woft Clorvait St., ?S? - - t s LUCAS ACT , CHALMERS I) Care, Parts Service ("are, Pa R<>nitirc t led t f"* u , j All work thor "urI M-! ' : Authorised For4 i -' -- - * ^ ? - ? * a. Jk-r f rtll VI WELSH )UNTY-WIDE TEST FOR QUEEN Miss Mary Bell Welsh was elected | queen from Chesterfield county in a f.,;,. ?.?,! r * --- * ..... ...... 1.C..U iuukiii tuiuesi. IIi'i' total vote was 28,000. liar next highest contestant was Miss Mat tin Coward, of Me Bee, who rolled up the very creditable vote of 8,182 by last Saturday evening. Miss Welsh is entitled to all the honor that goes with this distinction, as she was elected in a contest that was county-wide. Her victory was contested in every town in the county and she won by popularity and hard work. Before the final vote was counted Misses Wilma Swinnie, Eva Teal and Mae:trie Lee retired in favor of Miss Welsh. There were no other changes in the standing and lineup since the last publication except in the receipt of two votes for Miss Mary Autry. Miss Welsh's picture will appear in the State and Record next Sunday in the final contest for the great honor of Queen of I'ulmafestu. Let all Chesterfield County vote olid for her queen. ANNOUNCEMENT I)r. T. E. Wannamaker, Jr., has returned and resumed his office practice?treating diseases of the eye and :ting glasses. Office at residence, Cheraw, S. C. Hours P to 2. CARDS OF THANKS, ETC. Be it remembered that we charge for publishing cards of thanks and obituaries. News about deaths are rot classed as obituaries. We are anxious to receive all the news. Minimum charge for cards of thanks is .">0 cents. Obituaries, 1 cent per word. V/ANTED?To buy furs for the next two weeks. Mink, Coon and Musk rat. T. E. White, at Chesterfield Dry Goods Co. KODAKERS ? Correct developing means better pictures. Send your kodak films to us and get the best. Columbia Studio, 142.1 Main street, Col imbia, S. C. Write for price list. 4tE 12 A. F. DAVIS MARKET 'she Finest Fresh Meat# The Best Fancy Groceries Hi>;h Grade Canned Goods The Best of Everything for the Table A.F. DAVIS M ARKET arred Rocks Jhk. Won Everything in lUfl c* u r* Poigm a\ V/Uuiuy ran Last Fall Eggs per Fifteen uk $1.50, $2.50, $3 i HAVE PA UN FILL *-' -i. V *2 MKKIIAA'S FINE FLOCK ( C bAUHEI) HOCKS, \y Tea AVE IT! <r?' and wi ll assort >d stock of nil ittimrs, Iron, Stool, Shafting, Pulleys, ^111*1 i?11 n 111111V4 you may ipplics at present Low Prices. Try us. SUPPLY CO. Columbia, S. C. 0 COMPANY ORT FORD rts, Service C-nrs, Parts, Service :>n All Cars ily ?nd promptly don# 4 ,w V i Wn^Ml-AnrW.