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r GEO. K. LANEY - - . FOR GOVERNOR | (f ^ VOL. 40.??NCL 26 ~~CmCTERFIELD; S. C., THURSDAY^ JUNE 29, 1922 ~J Jl.bO A YEAR IN Anviwri' a MEMORIAL EXEF JUDGE M'lVEl W . Memorial exercises were held at th< - Court of General Sessions at Chester y field in honor of Judge Edward Mc Iver and Hon. W. P. Pollock at th( close of the June session, Tuesday af ternoon. The judge and all. the officer^. o the court occupied their respectivi positions and the lawyers were seate< within the bar. Mr. R. T. Caston, president of th< County Bar Association announced t< the court the Memorial Exercises am presented. the following resolution! passed by the Association on th< death of Jfltige Mclver. "Whereas death has claimed Ed ward Mclver, Judge of the Fourth Ju dicial Circuit and? "Whereas, the entire State is shock ed and grieved at the loss of this il lustrious, just and beloved jurist, whc was one of God's gentlemen; and th< Judiciary grieves the loss of one o1 its most loved most brilliant anc most eminent members, whose sterl ing character, whose ability, worti and loving kindness shall ever illumine the brightest pages in the judical his tory of South Carolina and the Chesterfield County Bar Association among the members of whom he ha* lived and labored, are most deeply grieved and have suffered an irre parable loss, and in the words of Kip ling, we say of Edward Mclver, that? " 'E'en as he went that day to God, bo walked he from his birth, " 'In gentleness, and kindness, ir honor and true worth.' "Be it resolved by the Chesterfield County Bar in meeting assembled? "That we shall ever treasure fonc ipemories of our beloved friend, whoir We have loved even as a brother, ^rkose life was a consecrated devotion to the right, to honor, his country the law and to his fellow man. "W>lved?That a copy hereof be ,MI ' 1 " - Hjw?" minutes" of this organization; a copy hereof be given to the family of the deceased and a copy hereof published in the newspapers of Chesterfield County." Chesterfield County Bar Association, R T Caston, C. L Prince, President. Secretary, Mr. Caston then paid a tribute tc the memory of Judge Mclver. He apoke feelingly of his early association I with Mr. Mclver in law practice; ol his sincerety as a friend; of his purity of character, of his nobleness, gencro sity and fairness. In law practice, he said, Mr. Mclver always realized that there were rights on the other side And he never failed to recognize the rights of other people. Judge M. J. Hough was the second speaker on the program. He spoke with feeling of the old Chesterfield County Bar and of the high standing of Mr. Mclver even in those early days. His gentleness, his modesty, his consideration of others were the outstanding qualities that had so irreatlv impressed the speaker during their long association at this bar. The fact that Judge Mclver as an attorney was able to prevent heavy verdict: against his clients, the Seaboard anc Atlantic Coast Line Railroads, was due, he thought, to the standing oi the man. The people, the courts anc the juries had confidence in the mar and this very confidence won for hinr decisions. He represented the finest teaching of South Carolina, a gentle man of the old school, he was always courteous, modest and just. An up right judge has been called. Mr. R. E. Hanna said, "All I car feel at this time is a deep persona SATCI Spec Pot Roast, pound Porter House Steak RnunH Stonk not1 *PrM,n/-l Loin Steak, pound Shoulder Roast Beef, poun l Stew Beef Chuck Steak, per pound, . Full Cream Cheese, per Po Clover Bloom Butter, poun Fresh Eggs, per dozen I * r^ Sausage of Vogotables of All. Kinds. Phon taSES IN HONOR , It & MR. POLLOCK e loss."I received part of my teaching . from Judge Mclver and he has been to me what he has to others who have learned to look to him. As I come into e this room, the very boards of this floor, where he so often stood, the bench on which he sat, are all hallowf ed ground. Due largely -tq?his influB ence the Chesterfield bar became notj ed for its freedomVrom bickering and strife. It was he Who ever poured oil on the troubled waters. He lived a z success, he died a success. Many years > will pass before the beneficient inj flUence of his life will pass from the Chesterfield bar. As I think of him,two beatitudes come forcibly into my hdi? 1 - iiiiu. uicsscu arc me peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Mr. P. A. Murray said in part: At , the death of Judge Edward Mclver all > South Carolina is plunged into grief, f I loved him much. It has been said 1 that "A prophet is not without honor . save in his own country." This does ! not apply to Judge Mclver. It is the , lot of few men to be so loved and hon. ored by their fellow men. The very . name of Mclver has become a synonym of honor and justice. As a law5 yer and as a man he had few equals i j and no superiors in the state. As a . judge all speak in the highest terms. . He had the judicial mind and tem. perament. He was just, kind and considerate always. He is dead; his memory shall live with us always. \ Judge Prince, presiding, then waived whatever parliamentary rules I might prevent his speaking and paid a beautiful tribute to the departed I jurist. He. spoke of how the whole i state is bowed in grief over the death 1 , of this good man. I don't know an- ] i other single man whose death would 1 , have caused so universal grief. His patience was inexhaustible. He was ever 1 s ready to give of his valuable time to 1 ' aid the young lawyer in his difficulties. > He was an upright judge, a Christian gentleman. ' B. F. Pegues, Esq., introduced and read the following resolutions on the death of Hon. W. P. Pollock, that was recently adopted by the Chesterfield County Bar: "Whereas, the Sunreme -TnHom nf , the Universe has decreed that the ' , earthly labors of William P. Pollock, l shall cease and? > "Wheras, the nation has lost a , I statesman of high ideals and broad .[vision; and the State of South Caro( lina has lost one of her brightest jew. els; and the bar of the State has lost a brilliant advocate and lawyer,learn, ed in his chosen profession and honorable in his dealings and we, the [ members of the Chesterfield County 1 , Bar Association, have lost a dear ' I friend, whose kindliness, unfailing courtesy and whose consecration to r the paths of honor and recitude shall . ever remain green in our memories? "Now, be it resolved by the Ches- ] , terfield Bar Association in meeting < , assembled, that these resolutions be i [ spread upon the minutes of this Asr sociation; that a copy thereof be given , I the family of the deceased, and a copy 11 hereof be published in the newspapers J of Chesterfield County." ^ Chesterfield County Bar Associaj tion, - R T CaBton, C. L Prince, President. Secretary. t Mr. Pegues said that his association - with Mr. Pollock had been so close i that it was impossible for him to give - adequate expression to his feelings. , He said that Mr. Pollock was just one I 1 of God's mem He always impressed I 1 him as a big throbbing heart, always | RDAY I rials 20c 25c 25c 25c i ' d 20c 12V2 * 15c 20c und 30c d 80c 25c All Kinds Bread, Rolls and Cakes e 93 jUvgrs! quick to respond to every cry for help. "I don't think he ever thought evil of any man," he said. A hard fighter, always believing his side was right, he never bore malyie and aways expressed the kindest regards for those he opposed. He fought just as hard when thfere was to be no fee as he did when the remuneration was largest. It is hard, I cannot, think of him as dead. He is living today. His mantle as a real man, as a real South Carolinian has fallen upon us. Mr. C. L. Hunley said it is hard, but I count it a privilege to speak a few words on this occasion. Mr. Hunley spoke of the well known ability of Mr. Pollock to get at the truth of the matter at hand, of his state-wide reputation. His county honored him, and when his state sent him to the United States Senate, he proved himself a pioneer, a man of vision. He fought for a measure that was not then popular, but the righteousness of which we are all coming to see. He was mv friend. Hp wna t? f-i every member of this bar. His memory will live on. We can't forget him. His death is a personal loss to me. Mr. L. C. Wannamaker spoke of his early acquaintence with Mr. Pollock and how he discovered the great heart that was in him. "Ever generoqs, ever ready to help those about him," was his characterization of the man. Solicitor Spears spoke of his relations with both Mr. Pollock and Judge Mclver. He characterized Mr.' Pollock as a good friend, an honest foe, saying that some of the hardest battles of his career were in this court house with Mr. Pollock. "Mr. Pollock was my good friend. All our associations were pleasant." As to Judge Mclver he said it is impossible for any man who has known him to pay him a just tribute. "As gentle as a woman, as refined and cultured as possible, who loved his fellow man," are some of the expressions used by the Solicitor. "I have never known a man more tenderhearted as a judge, who possessed a better balance of justice and mercy. The erring and the unfortunate could make their confessions to him and rely on his mercy. He*still lives to bless mankind. Judge Prince then paid a tribute to his friend, Mr. Pollock. He said he could only think of him as a great big heart that was ever ready to respond to the needs of the under dog. He never saw one ask assistance of Mr. Pollock but to receive. He paid high tribute to Mr. Pollock's ability as an attorney. Wonderful in opposiPOLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS i I STATE SENATE 1 J. A.. Spruill We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Mr. J. A Spruill for the State Senate, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. J. A. Knight The friends of Mr. J. A. Knight present his name to the voters as candidate for State Senate, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. LEGISLATURE Dr. W. J. Perry We are authorized to announce the candidacy of Dr. W. J. Perry for the Legislature, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary. C.. H. Spencer To the Voters of Chesterfield County: I respectfully announce as a candidate for the House of Representatives subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. If elected it shall be my great desire and earnest purpose to study and rightly solve the great issues in which the people are so vitally concerned. C. H. Spencer. W. L. McCoy I am a candidate for the House of Representatives, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. W. L. McCoy. P. C. Campbell I hereby announce myself n candidate for the House of Representatives on my original platform, "Peace, Liberty, Justice and Freedom to all the World." I will stand by the rules of the Democratic Primary. P. C. Campbell J. Sidney Smith To the Democratic Voters of Chesterfield county: I am a candidate for the House of Representatives in the coming primary. If elected I will stand for rigid economy, ever having in mind the sad condition of our county and state. J. Sidney Smith. C. C. Horton SENATOR LANEY GROWS IN STRENGTH AS THE RACE PROGRESSES^ Senator Laney is making a strong campaign in his race for governor. If he continues to he a headline attraction on the campaign circuit there is not much rodm for doubt that he will run into Columbia ahead of all contenders, thereby carrying the name of Chesterfield for the first time in history to the governor's mansion. The State's repdrt of Tuesday's meeting had this to ^y cf him: Allendale, June 2i,?''. he campaign meeting for state officers here today was featured by tlie r tatement of George K. Laney, candidate for governor, that he was n$t a Bleasite nor had he ever been Lh sympathy with the ideas or politca as advocated by the former governor. The statement was made to counteract a rumor which has followed in the wake of the campaign party, letters of inquiry having been received by Mr. Laney as to the truthfulness of J the rumor and a number of inquiries i in person having been made. Mr. La ' ney said he would not sail under false colors, whatever the consequences. He absolved all candidates of responsii bility for the rumor, and his statement was made without offense to any member of the party, it being generally agreed that it was '"best for all concerned." Mr. Lancy waxed warm in placing the stamp of falsehood on the report, and wished that he might "get hold of the cowardly cur who is thus trying to alienate votes from me." Mr. Laney received much applause when he concluded. NOTICE TO CANDIDATES You will please take notice that the time for filing pledges will expire at 12 o'clock noon Friday, June 30th, and th^ the first campaign meeting will b^Rld at Grant's Mill on Saturday, July 1, 1922. The dates and places for the other campaign meetings vwill be published later. D. F. Brock, Secretary. M. J. Hough, Chairman, Democratic Executive Committee. tion, always able to protect himself and to come out the victor in any emergency. A man with a big heart and a big brain. tives, subject to the rules of the Demo' cratic party. His Many friends, p ' A. F. Funderburk ? ' We are authorized to announce the j candidacy of Mr. A. F. Funderburk, ' for the legislature, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. p I FOR PROBATE JUDGE M. J. Hough Appreciating fully the honors given me by the people of my county, I most respectfully announce my candidacy tor re-election as Judge of Probate, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. M. J. Hough. William Thomas Hunt 1 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Probate Judge,1 subject to the rules and eegulations of the Democratic Party. If elected 1 promise to serve the people to the best of my ability. William Thomas Hunt MAGISTRATE J. S. Wadsworth I wish to thank my friends for their suppotr at the polls in the past and hereby announce my candidacy for reelection as Magistrate of Mt. Croghan township, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary, p J. S. Wadsworth. L. P. Grooms The friends of Mr. I*. P. Gjooms hereby announce him a candidate for Magistrate for Cole Hill Township.lp T. L. Teal This paper is authorzed to announce the candidacy of T. L. Teal, Esq., for re-election to the offce of Magistrate f?r Courthouse Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. Ja>. H. Ratliff I am a candidate for Magistrate in Mt. Croghan Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. Jas. H. Ratliff. W. N. Lea 1 hereby announce my candidacy for re-election as Magistrate of Jefferson Township, thanking one and all for their past support, and soliciting a continuance of the same, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary, p W. N. Lee. Fred C. Coward MR. TILLER WRITES OF WEEVIL POISON Owing to differences of opinion among the authorities on some phases of the boll weevil fight, there seems to be a good deal of confusion in the minds of some of our cotton planters. There are three oustanding phases of the work in which all agree: 1st, pick all weevils from your cotton; 2nd gather all punctured squares; 3rd continue rapid shallow cultivation, and when the field becomes reasonably infected apply poison in the most economical manner. i There is difference of opinion in the use of poisons. I would suggest that both be given a fair trial, in the powder form and with molasses. Both can be applied cheaply. The dust can be applied by the use of a thin cloth sack, dusting when the plant is wet with dew. At this time the weevil seems to be in practically all fields and if the simple method of picking up the fallen SOUares is carrier) r?nt oiie/iaaafulNr - ? M-VVVO..IU..J and rapid cultivation kept up I see no reason why we should not hold down the damage to a small amount. When a farmer fails to pick up the fallen squares and to ploy frequently there is little hope for him. Eggs in buried squares will not hatch. Keep clear of all weevil traps. You can use this money to good advantage in other ways. Traps are no good. We can win this fight, and it is up to us to do it. The weather at this time is ideal for fighting the weevil. W. J. Tiller, County Agent. MAGISTRATE TEAL HAS BUSY DAY WEDNESDAY Six cases were brought before Magistrate Teal yesterday, Wednesday, all the arrest of Special Officer J. R. Abbott. Fines from these cases ag- i gregated $85.00. Bill Garett, Sam Garrett, Oscar 1 Dargin and John Mitchell were arrested Wednesday charged with drunken- j ness and disorderly conduct on the i public highway. Bill Garrett and Oe- 1 car Dargin were found guilty and fined $35 each. The others were dis- ' missed. i Lewis Andrews, charged with pass- ] ing a bogus check on J. R. Rayfield i & Co., of Mt. Croghan, was found guilty and fined $5.00. i John Rushing, for running a car < without license number, was fined $10.00. subject to the action of the Democrat- , ic Primary. p2 < J. H. Bittle 1 The friends of Mr. J. Hossick Bittle | announce his candidacy for Magistrate i of Courthouse Township, subject to ( the rules of the Democratic Primary. j 1 L. C. Sellers I hfrohy announce myself a candi- 1 date for re-election to the office of ' Magistrate for Cole Hill Township, ! subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. L. C. Sellers. p i ... C. B. Williams I respectfully announce that I am ; a candidate for Magistrate of Alliga- 1 tor Township under the rules of the Democratic Primary. C. B. Wiliams. I J. T. Blaclcwell I announce myself a candidate for Magistrate for Jefferson Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. J. T. Blackwcll. W. H. Boan I respectfully announce that I am u , candidate for Magistrate of Cole Hill Township, subject to the rules of the Democratic Party. W. H. Boan. P COTTON WEIGHER Robert E. Rivers, Jr. ?I hereby announce myself a candidate for Cotton Weigher, for the Town of Chesterfield, subject to the rule.- of the Democratic Party. Robert F. Rivers, Jr. J. David Fincher I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Cotton Weigher for the town of Chesterfield, subject to the rules of the Democratic Primary. J David Fincher p H. A. Watson I hereby announce myself a candidate for re-election as Cotton Weigher for Chesterffield, subject to the rules of the Democratic primary. I wish to thank my friends for their support in the past. H. A. Watson W. R. Hunaycutt Thanking my friends for past support, I hereby announce myself for the office of Cotton Weigher for the Town of Chesterfield subject to the COURT OF GENEF DISPOSES( The June term of Court of General Sessions convened Monday morning, with C. L. Prince, Esq . of Cheraw,! presiding, Solicitor J. Monroe Spears ! and Stenographer Kilgoe in atten- j dance. Mr. Prince, who was appointed t$ i preside at this term of court to fill the vacancy of Judge Mclver, deceased,! proved himself to possess remarkable judicial ability. The work of the court i was conducted with dispatch and with satisfaction to all concerned. A number of cases were continued because of the absence of Senator G. K. Laney, the death of Mr. Pollock and the fact that Mr. Prince was presiding in court. All cases in which these men were interested as counsel were continued. Jeff Grant, colored, charged with the larcency of two hogs from a negro in the Ousleydale section two years ago. Pled guilty. Sentenced to 1 year on the gang. Tom Steen and Sam Woodard, murder. Continued. John Roscoe, prohibition. Continued. Greenwall and Mac Huntley, prohibition. Continued. Dave Hammond, Vesta Hammond Murphy Garner and Andaew Rushing, prohibition, continued. Harvey Johnson, prohibition, continued. Ed. Campbell, an old liquor case, pled guilty. Thirty days or $100 fine. Baxter Melton, colored, accused of killing his young wife near McFarlan, last fall. Continued. Doc, Clayton and W. T. Hendrix, prohibition. Continued. Hardy Melton, prohibition. Continued. T. A. Sellers, assault and battery, with intent to kill. Continued John Williams, prohibition. Pled guilty. Fined $100, seventy-five of which was suspended on good behavior. David and Charley Jackson, two white boys, charged with stealing meat from the Tolbert smokehouse. Pled guilty. Eighteen months on the gang. William Crawford, abduction. Pled ailty. Sentenced to two years on the :hain gang. A Record Maker The case of John Wall is a record for Chesterfield County. Last Sunday John killed Sandy Judy in the Guess section. Sandy was buried the same lay. John was tried and sentenced on Tuesday. There had been bad blood between these two negroes for some time and A-hen hostilities were resumed on Sunlay, John claims Sandy was attacking him with a plank when he drew bis pistol and fired. Even after being seriously wounded Sandy bit John on the lip. After which John claims to bave fired the fatai shot. John was sentenced to two years on the gang. Sanford E. Grigs, assault and robbery. Griggs was dismissed on good behavior. Wesley Funderburk, housebreaking and larcency in Dudley section. Pled guilty. Eighteen months on the gang. Delco Morrison, abduction. Green Hill section. Suspended prison sentence and $100 fine. Robert Temple, killing James Rynes, both colored, in Cheraw recently. Continued. The case that attracted the most attention was that of James Shannon, colored, charged with attempted assault on a lone woman, who was traveling along the highway two weeks *go. This story has recently been told in this paper. Shunnon was convicted on circumstantial evidence, and sentenced to 20 years on the public works. The verdict contained a recomnendation to mercy. Though the woman was positive in her identification of the defendant and though there was f LEAVITTI Funeral . /" ? The studious care i lowing our client's i vmiii w i cnuit in Mix mony with the des employ ua. Quality-Depent Calls Answere Chesterfi< tAL SESSIONS | )F MANY CASES no room for doubt as to the fact of * the attempted assault, the woman^s story was not very lucid and the jury did not believe the evidence sufficient to warrant the death penalty. Shannon was defended by Messrs. Hunley and Muray, who were apointed by the court, as Shannon had 110 attorney. They served without compensation. The State cannot try a defendant without counsel and the ethics of the legal profession require that a lawyer so appointed shall serve his client to the best of his ability. These two gentlemen made a splendid fight for their client, devloping to the best advantage the element of doubt in the case and apparently succeeded in securing the lesser verdict. THE PRESS ASSOCIATION DISCOVERS A GREAT PEOPLE A detailed account of the enteratinment given the South Carolina Press Association by Horry county in trenernl nnrl rnn?m? i: ? ?? wvunu; 111 particular would hardly be of great interest to the readers of The Advertiser. But on this occasion a great discovery was made by this editor and by all the newspaper men in attendance at this convention. The train that carried the Association was met at Marion by 26 automobiles driven by officials and business men of Conway. As this fleet of cars crossed the county line of the "Independent Republic of Horry," the occupants realized that they were about to receive a reception not by the town ofwConway alone but by the county of Horry. Here was unison, here was co-operation in a striking degree. By the time the town of Conway was reached the guests were all but overcome by the unanimous and spontaneous welcome received. The old convention hounds, to whom conventions and banquets are a commonplace, declared that never had they attended such n dinner as was served on this occasion by the ladies of the Civic League of Conway. After dinner the Association moved on to Myrtle Beach, carried thither by boat and by automobile, a delightful trip either way. The hotel accommodations at Myrtle Beach are good and the fare excellent. The beach is beautiful and free from marshes. It is being developed rapidly into an ideal sea shore resort. Two points were particularly noteih and repeatedly mentioned by the members of the Press Association, and will doubtless be mentioned in nearly every newspaper in the state. They were th? perfect harmony and eo operation of seemingly all the people in puttirg this big tntertainmen: over and the spirt of optimism that prevailed among t?.e people. Not once was the expression "hard times" or any kindred word heard. When asked about crops, the usual reply was, "we have no crops this year. We have been completely rained out." And the visitor would have his attention called to the new roads completed or under construction, to the improvements at Myrtle Beach and to the wonderful possibilities of this or that. Not one hopeless or pessimistic word could be drawn from one of these good epople. It was not so much a county, a town and a beach that was discovered by the Press Association as a people. A people with this spirit must and will achieve, Horrv countv rnnwov 01-1 '1 M.1.IU Beach are due to take their place in the sun. NOTICE OF DISCMARGE On the 1st July, 1922, I will apply to the Probate Judge of Chesterfield County for a discharge as executor of estate of S. B. Boan, deceased. May 30, 1922 p Luther Boan, Executor tPORTER ' Directors \ fiven by us in folinstructions is cer angements in harires of those who lability-Service d Day or Nijfht 5ld, S. C.