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Lyceum Entertainment At School Auditorium Thursday Evening, Oct. 5th } Qfljc Cljcstcrfiriti Ahtocrtiscr VOL. 40^-?NO. 89 CHESTERFIELD, S. C., THURSDA^ SEPTEMBER 28, 1922 """ $i so a vfaptxt I NEWS ITEJjS IN GENERAL Denver, Col., Sept. 25.?That the two great political parties in the Uni ted States are having difficulty to find an issue upon which they can differ materially and that the natural outcome of the situation is likely to re^ suit in the scrappng of the Republican and Democratic parties in favor of a new political lineup of conservatives and radicals is the opinion of Lindley M. Garrison, former secretary of war. Mr. Garrison is here to attend a hearing in the United States district court. All nprsnna cnntpmnlnti?rr Knnfim. M ? I in any State or Territory i"n the United States or in Canada are advised by the United States Department of Agriculture to obtain from the State game commissioner of that State or Territory the full text of its game laws. ' New York, Sept. 24.?The railroads have exhausted their surplus freight cars for the fir^t time since November 1920, owfrig to increased industrial activity throughout the country, the Association of Railway Executives announced today. < New York, Sept. 23.?Secretary of State Hughes returned aboard the battleship Maryland today from Rio de Janeiro, where he attended the opening of the Brazilian centennial exposition, and a few hours after disembarking boarded a train for Washington. Mineola, Sept. 23.?First Lieut. Raymond E. Davis, United States army air service and five enlisted men were killed when a huge Martin bombing plane crashed to earth at Mitchell field late tonight. Marion, 111., Sept. 23.?The special grand jury investigating the 32 killings at the Lester strip mine, June 21 and 22, today returned 152 additional indictments, bringing the total to 214, in a partial report censured the "state administration," Adjutant General Black of Illinois,. Sheriff Melvin Haxton of Williamson county and "local police." Paris, Sept. 25.?Georges Carpentier, the heavyweight champion boxer of Europe and idol of France, was defeated today by Battling Siki, the Senegalese fighter, in the sixth round of what was to have been a twentyround bout. , , W. L. MYERS WINNER OF FURMAN SCHOLARSHIP GrenvHe, Sept. 26.?Walter Lee Mvm. nf'.Iflffprunn onn <-> f W T Mv ers, has been declared the winner of the Chesterfieild county scholarship ?n Furman University. The young man is a graduate of the Wingate High School and made a general average of 94 in his senior year. The scholarship, which is provided by the trustees of Furman University, is awarded on competitive examination. MIDDENDORF The farmers in this section are very busy picking cotton, but if the weather stays good the cotton will soon be gathered. Mrs. U. G. Hoffman and sister, Ellen Bullard are visiting their uncle, Mr. W. B. Bullard, near Chesterfield. Mr. Dewie Hoffman was the dinner guest at I. S. Hoffman's Sunday. There are n good many from this community attending meeting at Wilkes Chappel this week. There will he services at the Ran tiat Church Sunday at 4 o'clock, also sonjc practice Sunday niicht at 7:30 o'clock. FARM FOR SALE? A good one-1 horse farm for sale. For further particulars see W. A. Lucas, Chesterfield. ' -St-40 j n When the need arises, remember we carry a complete line of COFFINS CASKETS , AND - UNDERTAKER'S SUPPLIES Beat Service ( ell hour*, day or * oight. W. M. REDFRARN Day 'Phone 39?Night 'phone 23 HON. A. S. DOUGLASS DIES IN ALABAMA The subject of the following sketch, taken frbm the*Opp, (Ala.) News, was well known in Chesterfield county, where he was born and grew to manhood before going to southern Alabama: c Mr. Angus Smith Douglass, a very prominent and highly esteemed citizen of Opp, who died in a hospital in Montgomery last Tuesday morning, was buried from his home here yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. Thos. G. Jones, pastor of the Methodist church here, and a warm personal friend of the deceased, conducted the service. Mr. Douglass' remains were entered into the Opp cemetery with Masonic honors with over two hundred * Masons ' taking part. Mr. George Thigpen, of Montgomery, was master of the Masonic ceremonies. The large concourse of people in attendance from all .sections of Covington county and adjoining counties QITirl tKn nlnKArofrt "? ***' ~ * ?? ?* ...... ..... v.?uv.?vc iiuiui uuenng Rave testimony to the esteem in which the deceased was held. Mr. Douglass had been identified with Opp from its early history, and by his liberality and public spirit did much to develop the schools, churches and business industrial interests of the town. He was president of the First National Bank, president of the Opp Cotton Oil company and held large interest in the Opp Casket company and other business enterprises; | he was a member of the Covington County Board of Education; a devout and consistent member of the Presbyterian church, and of sturdy Scotch stock. He was master of the Opp Masonic lodge and a very bright and proficient Mason. He had been ill for several weeks and although friends and loved ones .vcreMooking for the end yet it came as a shock. The fathful and devoted wife and relatives and friends were at tb;s bedside when he breathed his last. Mr. Douglass was born in Chesterfield County, S.j C., February 6th, 186-4. He came to Alabama from Cheraw, S. C., n 189# and took up the naval store business. Surviving relatives are: Mrs. Harriet* Douglass, Welika, Fla.; Mrs. Nancy Clark, Jefferson, S. C"; Miss Effie Douglass, Bay Springs, S. C. Step children: Mrs. R. H. Arrington, \fnnf(*nmovtr A lo AA? ? A Trrv;*.? ma., mi. AV. n. VV flllVf Pensacola, Fin. CHESTERFIELD ROUTE 4 Miss Jean Lisenby was the dinner truest at the fiome of Mr. Minor Sutton Sunday. Miss Fannie Davidson spent the day Sunday with Miss Irene Webster. Misses Katie and Bertie Lear motored to Cheraw Sunday. Mr. Charlie Sellers entertained quite a large number of young people Saturday night at a peanut boiling. Rev. D. A. Brown has been called as pastor at Hopewell for the next year. Married, last Sunday, Miss Mary Lisenby to Mr. Press Hancock. The wedding was a surprise to their many friends. Sunday School next Sunday at 9:30 'oclock at Hopewell. Everybody invited to attend. WEXFORD Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Sellers of Winston-Salem, N. C., spent the past week here with Mr. Sellers' parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Sellers. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tucker, Jr., Tuesday, September 19, a girl. Mr. J. A. Lowery of the Cross Roads section was visiting at the home of Mr. E. B. Sellers Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Raffaldt has an infant five months old that lips the scales at 27 pounds. Several from here are attending court at Chesterfield this week. There was 4,030 chapters reported last Sunday night in the prayer service's as being read the past week. The 7th chapter of St. Matthew has j been selected by Mr. Johnnie Seegars ' for next Sunday night, j The Wexford school opens Monday next, October 2nd. It is earnestly requested that all of the patrons be present at the opening of the school and give the teachers a hearty welcome. The writer enjoyed a fine brthday dinner Sunday at the home of Mr. Fuller Seegars. Mr. Seegars gives this as his 22nd birthday, which was enjoyed by all that were present. Masters Hardy Gulledge and James Lampley of the Wamble Hill section attended services here Sunday night. Mrs. T. T. Burch is visiting friends and relatives in Ruby this week. __? v BIDS FOR COUNTY HOME Bids for the keeper of the County : Home will be opened Wednesday, Oc GEORGIA SENATOR DIES SUDDENLY IN WASHINGTON Washington, Sept. 26.?Another powerful and picturesque figure passed from public life in the death today of Senator Thomas E. Watson, of Georgia. His death which occurred at 2:40 o'clock this mornilng, was sudden and unexpected, according to physicians, resulting from an attack of asthma. The Senator had been a sufferer for several weeks from the disease and only last Sunday experienced an acute attack.1 Two physicians and a nurse were at the bedside when the end came, but the widow, who is in ill health and other relatives were at the home in Thomson, Ga., for which Mr. Watson had planned to depart today for the congressional recess. For 40 years Senator Watson had been active in politcs, a national as well as a state figure. He was nominated hv the Pnnnlio^ ???* * _? ? ? ~j ? *# mm w|/uiiot pai bjr iui pi CSident in 1904 after receiving its vice presidential nomination in 1894. He was a Populist member of the house of representatives in 1891-1893. In 1920 he was elected senator, as he j said, on an "anti-Wilson, anti-league (of nations) and anti-war measures" platform, defeating former Senator Hoke Smith and former Governor Dorsey. He was 66 years of age September 5 last, and his senatorial term would have expired March 3, 1827. The funeral will be held at Thomson, Ga., either next Thursday afternoon or I'riday morning. Senate officials are in charge and the funeral party will leave her-3 tomorrow at 3:15 o'clock for Thomson. ARRESTED FOR ROBBERY Arthur Linton and James McGill were arrested in Southern Pines, N. C., Monday charged with having broken into the Wilhelm store in Middcndorf Friday night. When the strange negroes were seen trying to sell jewelry in South- I ern Pines they were arrested on suspicion of robbery in Chesterfield County. Special Officer J. R. Abbott was dispatched by Sheriff Grant to bring them back. They a/rived at the oomw ty jail Tuerday. PLAN COMBINE ON SMUGGLING Washington, Sept. 24.?The labor treasury and agriculture departments are considering coordination of all the federal police forces along the nation's borders to the end that smuggling of narcotics, liquor and aliens may be more effeMivtly checked. Faced with a situation which has been described in some government l'pnnrfa qc ? ? ?:i4,? ' ?, ...... iiini^, a cuiinur ice ui representatives of the three departments and of the department of justice, it was learned today, has completed an investigation and decided that there must be closer co-operation between all federal government forces if the borders are to be properly guarded. HUGH S. MARGILL ELECTED Spartanburg, Sept. 23.?Hugh S. Margill, of Washington, D. C., a prominent Methodist layman and professional educator, has been elected general secretary of the International Sunday School organization at its recent quadrennial convention and has accepted the fjosition. Marion j Lawrence, for many years general secretary of the Association, has been elected consulting general secretary for life and will cooporate with Dr. Margill. For several years past Dr. Margill has been field secretary of the Nat ional Kduation Association and is well known in the educational world. His election as general secretary of I the International Sunday School j work is considered an accession to the Sunday School Association work,and is ' meeting with eon era I approval. State J Superintendent Leon C. Palmer of the South Carolina Sunday School Association expects to have him visit this state at an early date. OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS ADVANCED TO STATE FARMERS j Columbia, Sept. 23.?South Carolina Cotton Growers' Cooperative as-1 sociation has paid over $1,000,000 to J its members in advance, officials of j the association said today. An aver- j age of approximately $100,000 a day was paid out last week, it was said, and the volume of cotton coming is expected to materially increase this week. j One railroad brought fifty carloads of cotton to Columbia Saturday for the association. This cotton came from points in the state in which the f Kft oconoinfiAv. ? ~ ?.?v unouviavivu nan nuuHiumry warehouses. Columbia is'one of the three concentration points, the other two being Greenville and Spartanburg. The association has subsidiary ware, houses over the state, in which cotton is being tsored. Heavy incoming ship: menta were reported from the a.-so ciation's concentration warheouses at jjggggyjg CHESTERFIELD FltE DEP'T. STOPS UGLY IRE AT SELLERS'! COTTON GIN - 1'. The Chesterfield terworks system is now functioning beautifully and an abundant supply of fine water from the deep wells is assured. The fire department had its first opportunity for real 'service yesterday at 2:30 when it responded to a call to the Sellers Gs. Fire was discoventl in the compressor and cottoa JRCoS. In an incredibly short time I'jtf blaze seemed to cover the whole building, inside and out. When the hoa$ reel in charge of Chief Grant arrived the lint on the roof was burningff'eely and the fire had gotten into ope of the large seed bins. / A great stream of u^ter was quick Iy played on the roJf and the fire drowned out before art* serious damage was done. On a recent test of^the deep wells it was found that the present supply of water is well overJ40 gallons per minute, which will bi an abundant supply for Chesterfield for a long time to come. 1 Tapping of the msttns may commence Monday and id is hoped the new deep well water dtvill be in the mains within a few da*s. SMALL FIRE TUESDAY MORNING Chesterfield was staitled out of its accustomed complacency Tuesday morning when the lile alarm was sounded for the first time in several months. n A small blaze was discovered near a fiue in the home of Dr. L. H. Trotti on the corner of Main and Craig streets, at about 8 o'clock. Though hose reel No. 1 in charge of Fire Chief Grant was quickly on the scene, the fire had been put out with a bucket of water. Very little damage was done. DAVE JACKSON AGAIN . pEJSE?Ja-rHE GANG Tljere is evidently something about the chain gang that Dave Jackson does not like. For the second time within about 30 days Dave has left the gang without permission. Last Saturday morpfng before breakfast Dave broke the lock by which his shqckles were fastened to a largty chain and went away. It is supposed that he prefers home cooking to that served on the gang and it is believed by the officers that he will eventually be caught at home as he was when he left in August. FEEDING OF LIVESTOCK TO BE DISCUSSED Several meetings will be held in Chesterfield County during the first of the first week in October for the purpose of studying the 4 subjects, "Pastures," "Forage Crops," "Feeding Dairy Calves' and "Feeding Dairy Cows." These meetings will be more on the . discussion order to better adapt the subjects to Chesterfield County and individual farmers. The subjects will be presented by Mr. C. G- Cushman, dairy husbandman and Mr. S. L. Jeffords, forage crops and pasture man from Clemrion College. Immediately after the discussion of each subject those men will act as discussion leaders and the farmers will be expected to give their experiencs with different methods and state their general conditions. This work is adapted to practical farm conditions and is expected to help'each farmer who attends the meetings. Volunteers will be called for who intend to carry out any of the work and actual demonstrations will be carried out in each community in the county. Such a meeting was recently held in Chester county and a very successful meeting was reported. The farmers expressed a willingness to discuss and carry out the ideas presented. Several requests have been m.'.de to hold similar meetings in other parts of that county. The chief evil in livestock work in South Carolina is lack of pastures on which the cheapest production of live stock of any sort is obtained. Again j in winter feeding the most expensive practises are followed although that may not at first appear as a fact. Cottonseed menl anH hnlla in stance is a most expensive feed, beside the insufficient food value and ( unbalanced form contained in such a I ration. It is the purpose of these meetings to discuss balancing and I the reason for balancing home grown feeds such as corn, oats, velvet beans, cottonseed meal, peavine hay, alfalfa, silage etc., into suitable And cheap . form for feeding and to discuss the growing of these feeds and prepara, tion of adequate pastures. j , FOR SALE?Have some Abbruzzi CRIMINAL COURT MEETS WITH HEAVY DOCKET Fall term of Court of General Sessions convened at the Courthouse Monday, with Judge R. O. Purdy, of Sumter, special judge presiding. Solicitor Spears was at'his post. A heavy docket awaited this term and a great effort has been made to clear up the same. There have been a number of hard fought trials and many other cases disposed of. The principal cases handled up to Wednesday night are as follows. All sentences will be imposed Thursday, today, when it is predicted court will adjourn. Bill Bryant and William Robinson, violating prohibition law, retorued to magistrate. ( Tom Steen and Sam Woodard, murder; not guilty as to Sam Woodard; Tom Steen, manslaughter, with recommendation to mercy. John Roscoe, prohibition; plead guilty. Dave Hammond, plead guilty of violation of prohibition law. Vester Hammond, Murphy Grooms and Andrew Rushing, prohibition, continued. Harvey Johnson, prohibition, plead guilty. Ed Campbell, prohibition, plead guilty. W. T. Hendricks, prohibition, continued on certificate of physician. J. C. Cole, disposing of property, verdict of guilty. H. B. Brewer, prohibition, not guilty. F. A. and W. E. Davis, prohibition, plead guilty. Edward Cain, assault with intent to ravish, guitly of assault and battery. .. ' Hardy Melton, prohibition, plead guilty. Henry Railings, prohibition, plead guilty. Henry Tucker, prohibition, plead guilty. William Campbell, prohibition, plead guilty. Lewis Boyd, house breaking and larcency, plead guilty. Waddell Thompson, assault and battery, cancealed weapons, plead guilty. At the beginning of court there were 50 cases on docket. W. K. Johnson, violating prohibition law, guilty, with recommendation to mercy. Burk Hough, violation of prohibition law, guilty with recommendation to mercy. Clayton Hendrix, liquor case nolle prossed. PRESENTMENT OF GRAND JURY To His Honor, Judge P.. O. Purdy, Presiding Judge: The Grand Jury begs leave to report to your Honor, it has passed on all bills handed to it and reported them back to the court. We, the Grand Jury of Chesterfield County, further insist on proper toilet for the Court House, as there is a great deal of complaint about the outdoor toilets now in use, they not being kept in a decent condition and are a disgrace to the Town and County. We have nresented this mnttpr cn\r oral times arid there has been nothing done, we urge that this matter be given very prompt attention by officers in charge. If money is not in hand see that it is provided, if it has to be borrowed or by a special act of legislature. Committee on County Home, Court House and Jail reports that a part of the work recommended has been done but'the window guards have not been put on the Jail as recommended at a past session of this court. We recommend that the County Commissioners look after the following roads reported to us as being in very bad condition: _ Road known as Hornsboro road, leaves the main highway just above Mt. Croghan, this road being reported as impassable. Section of Catarrh road needs work badly. Road from Evans* Mill to Patrick' in bad condition. Bridges at Teal's Mill in bad shape and are liable to cause some one to get hurt. lirock's Mill bridge in bad shape and needs attention at once. Crossing canal on Cheraw road near place known as Jackson Folley is dangerous and needs to be fixed at once. Bridges over Reedy Branch on Cheraw and Society Hill road needs attention bad. We thank the Court and Officers for all courtesies extended us. Respectively submitted, G. Sherrill, Foreman. FOR SALE?A Dodge Roadster Automobile in first class condition; engine has never been tiiken down; has ran- less than 17,000 miles; FINE STOCK AND POULTRY EXHIBITS PROMISED FOR THE COUNTY FAIR At a recent meeting of the directors of the County Fair Association, the general situation of the Fair wa.i canvassed. It was the general agreement that prospects were bright for a wonderful fair this year. All indications point to a fine lot of general exhibits but in the poultry and stock departments the fair this year will e^cell all future attempts and will class up well with the best in the state. The dates of the fair are November 14, 15, 16, 17. ALL SET FOR BIG STATE FAIR WEEK OF OCT. 23RD Columbia, Sept. 26.?The State Fair opens in Columbia, Monday, October 23, to continue throughout the entire week. Advance prospects indicate that the exhibitions this year, both in numbers and quality of exhibits, will far surpass the fine shows of former years. The six days and nights devoted to the Fair will be crowded with educational and amusement features. The grandest array of purebred livestock ever assembled in the South will be on exhibition. Famous stables and herds from all parts of the United States will compete for the rich premiums. The art and woman's department will be overflowing! with dainty displays. Mammoth agricultural and horticultural exhibits will be featured. The poultry show will be a distintive feature with not less than fifteen hundred birds on exhibition. Poultry fanciers throughout the South this year are recognizing Columbia as the premier show and are entering their birds accordingly. Amusement features galore are programmed daily. These include bafid concerts, free circus acts, harness, running and auto races, while each night *a stupendous display of fireworks will be presented. The famous Johnny J. Jones Shows will provide amusement and entertainment on the Joy Plaza. Monday, October 23, has been designated as Ladies Day. On that date the fair sex will be admitted without charge. Mrs. Geo. W. Vanderbilt will be the guest of honor. She will hold a public reception on the Fair grounds immediately following the ceremonies in connection with the laying of the corner stone for the Woman's Building. On Tuesday, October 24, the State Fair will be turned over to the school childen. A small admisison fee (ten cents) will be charged that day and it is antipir??fr>#l rKo* 1 ? 1 .r??v V* viiu v 11UI IC."?S L (l<l 11 I thirty thousand school children will , he in attendance. Special- entertain-1 ment features will be provided in their honor. Wednesday, Thursday j and Friday elaborate programs will be provided. On the closing day, Sat- ! urday, October 2H, pofessional auto, vaces will be staged. With the completion of the new buildings and the park improvements 1 that have been made, South Carolina will present a State Fair second to , none and record breaking crowds are sure to attend. SPECIAL COMMUNICATION Special Communication of Chesterfield Lodge No. 220 A. F. M., will lo held Tuesday evening at 7:30 o'clock, October 3rd, for the purpose of conferring the M M. Degree. Members of the craft are fraternally invited to be present. We will have with us I>. D. G. M. T. E. Wannamaker, of Oheraw, S. C. By order of B. F. Teal, W. M. Wexfor CLOTH CLC For the whole family. Nc | Come and see. | J. G. n I I SEE US Fi ', Seed Rye, Seed Stuff; Baggi Bagging 2 an< For the best Syrup grown on J. C. Hi 1 per gallon. We also carr; ceries. J. C. Rivt ' -M ? T &UAM U.X AUVAINtfi STATE NEWS OF INTEREST The negro sections of Greenwood are being swept by a new faith, a re- 1 ligion which requires its adherents to stand up at each religious service and i dare the rest of the congregation to disclose any misdeed of which they are guilty, whose members shout with such fervor that they are heard over dozens of blocks on quiet nights, a religion which has banished the razor, greasy cards, dice and mean liquor from the most unsavory negro quarters, the followers claim. When State Constable Eichelberger destroyed a small still and poured out 100 gallos of mash on Triday of last week near Florence, he closed eight days of very exciting work for his office, having captured eight stills in the same number of days. Pumpkin 5 Feet 3 Inches In Diameter Conway, Sept. 24.?J. H. Bland of Conway, is authority for the statement that a huge pumpkin, five feet and three inches in diameter, was grown on the farm of Jim Martin, near Jordanville, Horry county. Spartanburg, Sept. 23.?The students of Wofford college, by student body action, today adopted as a part of the honor system an agreement by which students will abstain from all forms of hazing. The action is understood to have been unanimous. Only this week remains for taxpayers who have not paid their 1921 state, county and school taxes to meet their obligations without having: a visit from the sheriff. Under the recent extension granted by Walter E. Duncan, the comptroller general, the time for the executions to be placed in the hands of the sheriffs was made October 1, rather than September 15 as at first named by the comptroller. MRS. M. G. PERKINS Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove fom us our esteemed honorary member, Mrs. Mariraret Griggs Perkins, wife of the late John H. Perkins. Mrs. Perkins was in her sixtyfourth year at the time of her death. She was a devoted Christian wife and mother, and our hearts are saddened by her going. To the beeaved ones, we offer our deepest sympathy, and we, the ladies of the Friendship Methodist Ladies' Aid Society, offer the following resolutions: First; That we bow in humble submission to God's Divine v '1, knowing He doeth all things well; Second; That a copy of these reso tuiions oe sent to the Southen Christian Advocate; Tlrrd; That a page of our minutes be dedicated to her memory. (Signed) , Ms. D. L. Cason, Chairman, Mrs. W. J. Streater, Mrs. B. F. Gardner, Committee. GASKIN?JAMES Dr. Lewis It. Gaskin and Miss Ruth James were married September 19, 1922 at Calvary Baptist Church, New York City. The bride is a graduate of the Clumbia Hospital Training School for Nurses and has practiced her profession since graduation with great success. The groom is a graduate of the Medical College of the State of South Carolina and is engaged in the practice of medicine at Mt. Croghan, S. C. d Store )TH CLOTH tions and shoes to suit all. OWERY | OR YOUR j i I Uats and Feed | ing and Ties | 1 2,/jj pounds, home-grown ivers* farm, only 75 cents y* a full line of Staple Gro