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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
MILITARY EXPERT DEAD
Colonel Locnrdc Invented Hydro-Pneu-
matte Brnke for Famous Gun.

DCNKIRk, FRANCE, September l.
The death is announced of Lieutenant
Colonel Locarde. Il distinguished French
ARTILLERY expert. His death is said TO
nave been due 10 overwork. During the
present war he introduced several new
forms OF high explosive projectiles for
close trench fighting. He also has
credit for the invention OF the hydro
pneumatic brake which Is the most
novel and important feature OF tho
Famous French 75-mm gun.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
TEACHERS DISBAND
Chicago Hoard of Education Aboiishe.
influential Federation.

CHICAGO. September 1.-The Chica go
Teachers Federation. considered one OF
the most influential organizations of its
kind in the country, must dshand with
IN the next three months. BY n vote
of ii to Q, the Board of Educati late
to-day adopted a resolution calling for
abolition OF the federation.
The edict prohibits any teacher from
membership In any kind OF so-called
Ia Dor organization"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

and j. NJ. Turner. OF Richmond. who
represent several of tho defendants. are
expected TO make stubborn fight. The
minimum penalty for this offense is Il
fine OF 500 and fifteen days in Jail One
man has already been convicted OF
operating gambling machine and
given the minimum
The grand jury will resume its in
vestigntions Tomorrow.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
BRUSSELS HAS PLENTY
Ample Food supply, Thanks to Ameri.
Relief Fund

BRUSSELS. September Thanks to
the splendid work of the American Re-
lief Fund. there is plenty OF food in
brussels. and nobody is starving
There is, indeed. no lack II anything,
although prices arc high.
The consumption OF bread Is con-
trolled by law, but II is OF good quality
and ample in quantity. Some moving
picture theatcrs arc open. but the reg
uiar theaters are all closed. Tele-
phones can not he used, kilograms can
not be sent or received: the postoffice Is
under control OF the German military
authorities.
large number OF German civilians
have come to the city and many Of them
have found employment. but all the
municipal services are still worked by
Be!gians. and Belgians also police the
streets under German military control
Judge Campbell Here.
Judge A. " Campbell, a prominent
attorney OF Monroe County. w Va.
arrived in the city yesterday and will
be at Murphy's Hotel for several days
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
THREE MEN ARE KILLED
rive Othcrs Seriously Hurt When
Boiler Explodes

BURLINGTON. y. c., September l.
Three men were killed and five others
seriously hurt near Snow Camp. twenty
niles from here, this afternoon when
the boiler at Johnson's sawmIn ex-
ploded Fifteen men were working at
the plant at the time of the accident,
none escaping injury. The dead are:
ct:s Johnson. proprietor of the mill:
Glenn FuQuay and Sidney Boggs The
father Of Fuquay suffered the loss of
an arm.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
BILL PASSES LOWER HOUSE
II Provides for Compulsory Education
In Alnbnrnn.

MONTGOMERY, Ala. September l.
The lower house Of the Alabama Legis-
lature to-day passed a bill which re-
dnires the attendance OF all children
between eight and fifteen at institu-
tons Of learning for at least 100 days
year. Children whose parents are
poor would be granted exemptions, pro-
VtdinS county officials approve.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
SERBIA HAS DECIDED

Informs Greece Il VIII Meet Demand,
Of Entente Allies.
PARIS, September l.-Serbia has in
formed Greece il intends to comply
with the requests of the quadruple
entente concerning the concessions de-
manded by Bulgaria, says an Athens
dispatch TO the AIatin
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
CONCESSIONS REGARDED
AS OF TREMENDOUS IMPORT

!, The concessions by Germany are
NECESSARILY regarded by officials a s be-
King Of tremendous import and nome ut
s+in their effect on the present relations
= between the United States and Great
: Britain.
4 1t is we'll understood now that Ger
E many, having made such a sweeping
!: concession affecting even her own war
:. zone. has subscribed TO the broad rrin-
Z ciple OF the freedom of the seas.
~ This Great Britain has not done yet:
Eand this Great Britain has been in
+ formed is a principle for which the
%Unittd States will immovably stand.
For this reason the almost universal
]. opinion now in Washington is that the
circumstances and Developments OF to-
day demand a very early dispatch of
the long heraldcd note of protest to
Great Britain against her illegal block
ade and continpeG. dictation TO the
United States Of how this country shah
conduct its commerce with neutrals
and belligerents. Secretary Lansing
was asked to-day about the status Of
the note TO Great Britain. He said il
was making progress; that ii had been
revised once or twice, but he could not
say when II would be actually dis
Pa'Neo'
High officials. nevertheless. see a..
lemma in the concessions Of tho Ger
man statement OF to-day. They know
that in February last the United c.a,.s
demanded, although by suggestion only
that Germany and Great Britain should
subscribe 10 the principle Of freedom Of
the seas The State Department ncr
! siYtentIy pursued the German Foreign
: Once with the demand for 4, ca,a.or;
cal yes or no subscrirtion 10 ,h,, n-,n-
F; ciple It Is believed tina, Tho 80 90
Great britain viii he r.visnd u,v..-s
: in visor and tha- al, ,.,,rai a,,o
(. oSpec- rho I-ni+cd S,...s
least .ouaI CONCESSION, So, r.,,
.rppc ,o mr.,
'' MN
= ~ 'Niifi' STATES
4 II order 10 fea! consistently as be-
!. tween Germany and England. these
- things must be don" rs the United
= States
First. To demand tina, Great Britain
Snainta!n an actual and legs! blockade
Oh the ports oNtSla" OF Germany which
hhe says she Is hlocEad!ng hr the order
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02
Sheriff Crou,born u.,.

Sheriff d. Z. Croushorn. OF Rocking
nam county. was In the city last night
on his way back to Harri.onbure fror
Laurel, TO which place he brought
three youths sentenced to the Reform
school as incorriEibles. Mrs. Crous-
norm Will accompany the sheriff home
to- day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-09-02

Messrs. Fouriurean, Temple & Co
VIII be glad TO welcome you at their
big new store at Masonic Temple
Broad and Adams Streets.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Rudolph II. SnelgroVe.

The remains of Rudolph 81. Smell
grove, who died q week ago today ia
Mesa, Arizona, were laid to rest in St.
Stephens cemetery, this town, Mon
day morning in the presence o. large
gathering of friends and relatives.
Brief funeral services were conducted
from the church, the Rev. L. A.
Thomas, pastor of st. Stephens. oEici-
ating. TIE 1oral offerings were many,
paying Last silent tribute % the
memory os the deceased.
Mr.. SneLgrove several years ago LETT
Lexington n the hope Ct -esa:ning his
health, settling in tle State Of Arizona,
where he held number Of re-ponslbIe
positions until finally giving 10 70 the
disease which ended his career On Tues
day weeE ago.
RGdoLpE Soelgrove vas G1iv 32
years Of age. He was a11org the
brightest Of the bright, aud 4ssde
friends readily. His death il Lezing-
t>n, where he spent his boynood days
is deeply depIorsd.
The deceased is survived br his
father, ''Ait'' Snelgrove VINO. It IS s1p-
posed. now resides in North Carolirs.
and who On account Of the fact that
his residence is unknown to friends
here. has not learned Of lis sons
death. His mother died several years
sgo.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
KIDNEY TROUBLE CAUSES
INTENSE SUFFERING

Sixteen years ago was taken sick
with Kidney trouble and suffered ter
ribly for three months. did not work
during this time and was mostly con-
fined Co the bed. After using other
remedies finally tried q bottle of
Swsmp-Root. I immediately began
to feel better, and after using seven
ffty-eent bottles, was entirely cured
and have had no Kidney trouble since
l can truly say that I owe my good
health to Swamp-Root. You may pub
lish this letter for the benefit Of other
people afflicted as was with the hope
Of bringing TO their attention this most
wonderful remedy.
Yours very rrulys
HATTIE q. Quincy,
So Spruce st. WatervilLe, Maine
kennebee % County }ss
Personally appeared the above nam.
ed Hattie A. Quimby, who subscribed
above statement and made oath that
the same is true in substance and IN
fact,
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a Strong, Safe and Sound
Rank.

The Home National Bank CT Lex
iugton is one Of the safest anG sound
est banks in the State. It's growth
from the very beginning Of Its crgani-
cation has been steady, and almost
pherominal, TIE Home National
Bank has been most liberal IN lending
aid to the farmers and merchants of
the entire county It has. this year,
helped those who merit help. Only a
few months ago it loaned with one
stroke of the pen shirty-Eve thousand
dollars to the county Of Lexington at
a very low rate Of interest, in order
that the obligations Of the county
might be met promptly, and, at the
same time, saving the officials the
trouble and expense Of seeking loan
elsewhere. Ii has always been in q
position to handle large, &c well az
small. loans ON bsnksble paper.
Its officers are: S. B. George, presi-
dent; DIR. J. J. Wingardy vice-Dresi-
dent; Alfred J. Fox, cashier; Karl F.
Oswald, assistant cashier. It also has
8 strong board of direetors-5he MEM
bers standing high IN the business
world.
Mr.. Alfred j. Fox. the efficient and
always accommodating cashier, has
grown up with The Horne National
Bank. having been one Of the pro-
moters in organizing the old Home
Bank, and also q leader IN promoting
and efeeting the oonsumarion Of the
plan whereby the bank Joined the Ma
tional banks of.the country. There is
no more popular bankers; anywhere
than Alfred =. Fox. Mr.. Kari z.
Oswald, the courteous assistant CASH
Ter, has likewise been connected with
this we'll known Institution for many
years. He, too, is one Of our own
boys, and Justly merits the esteem in
which he is held by the people every
where, while Samuel B. George, the
president, has always been considered
one of the safest business men We have.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
S. u. University ..otes

C,l NJ S. @, May I0-The repre-
sentative OF the University Of South
Carolina won first place in the annual
State Intercollegiate Oratorical Con-
test held in Rock Hill last Friday night.
The University also won first place in
this same contest il 1913, the winne-
in that instance being III. A Wright.
The University won second place IL
the Georgia gis-Tennessee-Carolina triar-
gular deba7 held last Saturday night
Tne qusry was for government owner
ship and operation Of all railways doing
interstate business. J. S. McInnee and
J. S. Dudley, OF Carolina, won against
the University Of Georgia, debating
the negative side of the query. Ray
mon Schwartz and Ashley Merriuon
debating the afhcm ative for Carolina.
lost to Tennessee
&. e. Merrimon represented the
Carolina dry men in the prohibition
oratorical contest held ct spartanbu-g
this week. Merrimon was sccompanl-
ed by number Of delegates from the
'FLying Squadron"
O. F. Crow WOE first place IL the
annual intra~sociesy oraeorlcal contest
of the Clariosophic Society last Mon-
day evening. Second place went 10
J. A. Tolbert.
The Unive-sity's year book, 'Gacnet
and Black" has been in the hsnds Of
the publishers for sometime now and
will be issued from the press sometime
duriug the next fortnight.
Cardinals 191A-1915 session IS drsw.
ing rapidly to acIoee, and preparations
are being made on the commencement
program Final ezaainat ations will be
held tue last week in this month; sen
iors have their e1auinations oEe week
earlier.
The Euphrs6isn and Clariosoph;c
literary societies Will hold 5aeir annual
debating and deolaLEning contests next
Monday evening IN their respective
halls. Il. =. 7.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Honor Roll of Oakdale School
for l9l4t9l5.

9Th Grade-Dsisy spigner, Rosa
Spigner.
9th Grade-Mslcolm Spignec.
5th Grade-Eammie spiguer, Minnie
Shivers, Beulah Kyzar, Pearl Neese,
Cora Spigner.
4th Grade-Jimmie Neese, Margaret
Spigner, Hattie Perry, Birlie Kyser.
srd Grade-Re,d Geiger, Grover
Howell, Hugh G. Reese.
2nd Grade-Barto shivers, Ruby
Furtick, Gertrude Perry, William
Livingston, SalIie Davis.
Ad. 1st Grsde-Anna Rhett Eolla-
day, Virginia Geiger, Emily Geiger,
Annis Furtiok, Willie Geiger-
1st Grade-Edna Perry. Myrtle
Kyzer, Wilma Wise.
Highly Distinguished-M all O. m
spigner, Pear Neese, Jimmie Neese,
Birlie Kyzer.
Distinguished-Daisy srigner, Rosa
Spigner, Margaret spigner, Anna
Rhett HoIladsy, Annis Furtick, saLlie
Davis. Reid Geiger, William Living
ston.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Oakdale School Closing.

The closing exercises of the Oakdaie
school. district No. 80, will take place
next Saturday evening, May IS. The
public is cordially Invited to attend,
The following is the programme:
Song-Carolina, By School.
Play-The Dolls Symposium, Pri.
mary Children.
Song-MaF Song.
Recitation-Emiiy Geiger, Sallie
Davis.
Recitaticn-Edna Perry, Virginia
Geiger,
Play-The Golden Goblet. Twelve
Girls.
Song-Star Spangled Banner, By
School.
Corn Song-Primary Boys.
Drill-Maypole Dance, Nine Gifls.
Valedictory-Miss Shivers-
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Sick Headache,

Mrs. A l.. Luckie, East Rochester
M. Y, was victim Of sick headscne
and dependency, caused by oaoiy
weakened and debilitateG condition OF
her stomach, when she began taking
Chan bertain's Tablets. She saye'
II found them pleasant to take' slso
mild aud effective. In few weeks,
time was restored to my former gooo
health - For sale by AL Dealers. ao7
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
NOTICE.

60 TO Spartanburg on the l'tn TO
hold the Regular Summer term OF
Court. as Special Judge and will be
away from the Office about two weeks,
All letters addressed to the Office will
be promptly forwarded to me and
answered and all messages left at the
Office Will De promptly forwarded.
@. NJ. EFIRD.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Watch and Clock Repair.

Twill be at Gilbert on Saturdays
urepared to do clock and watch repair
work. The balance of the week at
hone where am ready TO serve the
public promptly at reasonable prices
for cash only. All work guaranteed.
CHARLIE P. McCARTHA,
Gilbert, S. G.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Fire at Elloree.

Ellol go, May 6.-Fire broke out here
Tuesday night about 10 o'clock, almost
sweeping an entire block or Main
street, entailing q loss estimated at
sl1,oGo, with only small amount OF
insurance.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Fire Hurts Bakery.

Chester, May 3-The Chester steam
bakery was damaged considerably
late last night when the entire rear of
the structure on Gadsden street, in
Guiding the fixtures, was visited by
a fire of upascertained origin. The
stock in front of the store was prscti-
cally ruined by SCOT and smoke.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12

Total .....-... s113,2 PIP 96
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County q Lexington.
Before me came J, O. Lybrand,
Cashier Of the above named bank, who
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition OF said bank, as shown by the
books Of saiG bank.
J. @. Lybrand
Sworn TO ard subscribed before me
this -ith DAY Of May 1915.
I. S. Trotti, Il. ST.
Notary Public.
Correct Attest:
A. D SKULL.
HENRY BUFF.
Z. W SEULL-
Directors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Veteran Dead.

Greenyille. May 6.-Dr. Hugh r.
Rutledge, aged 90 years. veteran of
the Mexican war and descendant Of
some of the most famous men South
Carolina has ever proanced, died here
this morning shortly before 5 o'clock.
DR.. Rueledge had been i'll two days
with pneumonia.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
] etter to
Dr.. Kilmer & Co.
Binghamton. a. Y,


Send ten cents to DIR. Kluer s. Co.,
Binghamton, n. Y, for sample size
bottle. It will convince anyone. You
will also receive booklet of valuable
information, telling about the kidneys
aud bladder. When writing, be sure
and mention the Lexington Weekly
Dispatch. Regular ffty-oent anu ONE
dollar size bottles for sale at alL drug
stores. 30 adv.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
PE-RU-NA
The Travelsrss Companion

Mr.. Arthur L.
Pierce, 2618 Sher-
Idan Ave-, St
Louis, Mo. "The
curative value Of
Peruna is truly
wonderful. I think
it especially val
uable as a specific
tor eatarrh Of the
system, and for a
man who has trav-
eled for years as
I have and who is
certainly exposed
20 Irregular meals
uncomfortable
sleeping accommo-
dations, Peruna is
one Of his best
and most needed
travelling compan-
ions. It throws
OF disease and
keeps him well. /
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Preaching.

The Rev. T. H. Hawkins, Of ColUm-
E5is, S. O, Will oliver very Il, rest-
ing sernon at Pleasant HI Baptist
chorsh on the third Sundav eyenin e
at $3.50 O'Clock. Everybody cor
daily invited, Remember the date
May 10th.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
OF THE CONDITION
of the
BANK OF WESTERN CAROLINA


Located at
Lsg:ngton, S. G., at the close Ct
business May Ist, 1915.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. .-..- s68,977 ~
~ Panters r z9S II
Currency. s67 90
'AcyGI coin ~ ~ .... $50 So
Checks and cash items .. $50 81
Total ........ s71 ,39z 40
LIABILITIES.
Zen Lenses I and taxes psid].. s1o5 o5
no ~ checE ........ 17,S7S II
SAVINGS DEPOSITS. ....... 16.106 81
Time Certifcates of deposit 1856 90
Cashiers Checks (Aanagars) q 90
IS C.S..... ~ ~ s5,o25 81
Total .....-. s71.99A 20
State of South Carolina, &C.
County of Lexington
Before me came N. L. Tyler, Man
age- of the above named bank,
who. being DULY sworn, says that the
above and foregoing statement is a
true condition Of said bank, as shown
bv the books Of said bank.
NJ. L. TYLER,
-- Manager.
Sworn 80 and subscribed before me
this 9th day Of May 1915.
Cyrus L. Shealy,
&C. c. P. & G. S.
Correct Attest:
O.. M. EFIRD,
W. w. MUCKENFUsS.
H. M. DTBBLE, -. -. =
Directors
The entire Capital
and Surplus Of The Bank
of Western Carolina,
amounting to more
than S550,000.00, is
behind every Dollar de-
posited with any of its
branches, each branch
being a part Of The
whole bank,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12

Lexington
be me came Harry D. Wessinger
s. of the above named bank, who
uly sworn, says that the above
Eegoing statement is true con-
Il of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank.
HARRY D. WESSINGER,
Cashier.
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
this Sth day of May 1915.
n. Z. Sease,
Notary Public for S. c.
Correct--Attest:
W. B. Williams,
J. S. Wessinger,
P. NJ. Frick. Directors.
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12

therefore heartily recommend It." I
Those who object to liquid rnedi-
eines can now praeura Rsruna Tab
Iesss II,
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12

Resources.
Loans and Discounts. .-. S25,269 65
Oyerdrafts. s............ lS1' 20
Bonds and Stocks Owned
by Bank. 300 90
Furniture and Fixtures. 800 1881 03
Banking House. .. 1,714 24
Other Real Estate owned 1,7z9 Il
Due from Banks and Bank
ers.................. 1864 26
Currency y..- 1900 90
Gold. 20 90
Silver and other Coin 579 81
Checks and Cash Items 36 90
Total. l.- S39 1856 Il
Liabilities,
Capital Stock paid in. --. $4,000 90
Surplus fund. nd.....- 100 90
dkiyided profits, less eur
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
Tomato and Cabbage Plants.

Hardy, open air grown. early, large
varieties Tomato plants-Ready for
delivery. Prices: zoe and Csc per 100.
Special prices on 1000. or more plants.
Fall and winter Cabbage plants-long
keeping, improved variety.
Harmon Drug %.
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BANK OF CHAPLIN.

LOCATED At CHAPLIN, S. O., AT
THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS
May lst, 1915.
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
Or TIKI
BROOKLAND BANK

Located as New BrooklarG, S. c..
at the close Of business May /. 1915.
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OF THE CONDITION
The Lexington dispatch. [volume] (Lexington, South Carolina) 1870-1917, 1915-05-12
STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION
OF TEE
BANK OF SWANSEA.

Located at Swansea, S. G., at the close
Of business May /, 1915.
The Brinkley argus., 1915-04-23
SEVENTEEN YEARS AGO
The Following Were Live News Items i n the Argus 17 Years
 Ago
GRAND JURY

GRAND JURY
 w. F. Branch, R. B. Hall. R. N. Counts. w. F. McCabe, Geo. H. Wells, P. c. Mayo, R. Miles, R. D. Pledger, H. A. Carter, J. w. Malone, R. L. Benton, James Park, w. K. Sims, J. A. John- son, John Gazzola and c. c. Daugherty.
 IN BRINKLEY
 Jack Harrington is in Mem phis this week trying to "sepa- rate the punches. I" John Gazzola S taking his usual spring vacation and is in Memphis pickin' winners.
 Alderman H. G. Mitchell is improving his residence property corner Main and Ash new fence and fill-in of yard.
 A. J. Cannon. a prominent candidate for Representa- tive. is in the city this week, talking with the ''bovs. Mesdames c. B. LaBelle, H. H. Myers and Wm. B. Folsom left Tuesday for Hot Springs where they go to attend the Annual Meet of the State Feder- ation of Womens' Clubs which convened in that city yesterday.
 We regret to hear of the death of the father of our clever friend, Jno. N. Crow, which occurred at his homc in Chattanooga, Tenn. yesreluay morning.
 Hon. F. E. Brown, the leading candidate for Prosecuting At torney, was in the city this week.
 IN BLACKTON
 Alvah Brown spent Saturday and Sunday withIhis parents.
 Mrs. Jim Teas, of Clarendon, spent last week in Blackton. the guest of her mother, Mrs. M. R. Taylor.
 Miss Mamie Dean, of Palmer Station, spent the first of the week in Blackton, the guest of her friend, Miss Claude Peterson. Bruce Strickland returned from Clarkesdale, Miss, Satur- day evening where he has been working for t h e past two months, much to the delight of som of our young ladies. AS a welcome home to MT. Strickland, Miss Kate Cannon entertained her young friends at cards Saturday night. AS nearly as we could learn those present were: Misses Gray, Peterson and Dean; Messrs. Eaton. Gray, Meacham, Strick- land, Oliphant, Kitchens and Dr. Terry.
 IN HUNTER
 Mrs. P. A. Gillispie has re- turned from a visit to Texas.
 s. B. Wilson made business trip to Augusta the first of the week looking after school in- terests.
 Thos. Manning, postmaster Caple and Will Daws, are all candidates subject to the action of the ladies only-all prepared to take partn CT on short notice,
 IN MONROE
 Farmers planting cent cotton in 10 cent hurry.
 J. W. Carter and J. w. Hill went to Brinkley Saturday to trade with ARGUS advertisers.
 A. G. Deshazo killed a wild turkey on last Tuesday morning that weighed 22 pounds. His beard meard measured 10 inches.
 IN HOLLY GROVE
 Pat Mayo and sister, Mary l.. spent Sunday in H. G.
 Rev. Farris was quite i'll all last week. He is better now. we are glad to say.
 k. T. Kerr and Henry Dial. two of H. G.'s gallant young men, spent Friday piuht in Clor