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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-12-21
CHARMING CHERAW PLANS
FOR NEW ENTERPRISES

Chcraw, Dec IA largely attend
ed and inspiring meeting of the Che
raw Board Of Trade was held in the
council chamber Tuesday night. This
was the annual meeting, and standing
committees made reports and officers
were elected for the ensuing year.
| The ice factory was reported as prac-
t!casiy an assured thing, as the COM
pany that is to put it up waited on
an analysis OF the towns water. This
| mas now been furnished, and is salts
factory; and representative of tho
company Will be here in few days.
Inc street committee, l.. A. Meikle
John, chairman, has been in csrre-
Spondencc with MIR. Gilbert C. White
an expert engineer of North Carolina.
IN regard to paving Main street with
bithul,thic paving. Interesting fig
uros as to cost were produced. which
put everybody in the notion of having
the work done.
The idea Of making the river BRIDGE
toll bridge has been abandoned, as
1T was found that the contract which
the county made with the town stipu-
latcs that no toll shall be collected for
thirty years
An estimate of nine hundred and
sixty zine dollars was made on re-
pairing and painting the old town
hall. The beard endorsed the propo-
sition, and requested the town coun-
ell to have the wora done
The subject of cotton mill was
the feature Of the evening. Mr. T. S.
| Evans, of the Seaboard Railroads in
dustral agent, and Mr.. 3. s. Meeks,
the Coast Lines travelling freight
agent, were here and gave much valu-
able information. The promoters are
negotiating with a capable man as
superintendent. Enough money has
been secured, but the details are not
yet in shape.
The election of officers resulted in
the reelection of J. NJ. Long as pres
ident; l.. A. Meiklejohn, vice-presi.
, dent; J. Fl. Wannamaker, secretary
and treasurer.
Mr.. Long made a splendid addres.
on resuming his seat for another year
Refreshments. coffee and grape juic,
were served.
: This is the oldest board Of trade in
, continuous service in TIE State, ant
has done for Cheraw @ vast .amoan
Y. cf good.
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Observation-Disclosures.
Noticing that the roof of the bank

| Noticing that the roof of the bank
building was giving way under the
strain of the explosions of melody,
| Director Smythe Henderson, of the
| Chesterfield Band, has now removed
his musicians to the auditorium of the
| Court House. When this roof shows
signs of bulging the twenty horns,
etc. will be brought into the open and
the sky will be the limit.
All of the town Sunday schools
have made arrangements to see that
each pupil gets present of some kind
on the Christmas trees which will be
given in the following order: That of
the Baptist Sunday school, first, COM
ing on Saturday night; the Method
list being on Monday night and the
Presbyterian's on Tuesday night.
Chesterfield has three of the best Sun
day school superintendent in the
county, and that is saying a good
i deal, as there are some good ones in
our neighboring towns and in the sur
rounding country.
If you want a real frst-class article
in green coffee, try Odom Bros. Co.
A few more Christmas present. are
yet to be found at L. A. Campbelps
Hardware Observation-Disclosures, toys,
etc.
The pastor, the Rev. j. l.. Tyler,
will preach at st. Paul next Sunday at
ii am. and at 7 pm. The morning
service will be devoted to the chill
dren. Every child in the community
is invited to this service. Older per-
sons are also urged to attend At
night the subject will be, Forces for
and Forces Against Temperance"
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Call on us for your fruits and can.
d'es for Xmas. The City Market.
SHILOH

Well, Christmas is almost here.
Wonder if old Santa Claus will forget
to visit US good Shiloh folks.
Mr.. Preston Hurst was the guest
of Miss Minnie Smith Sunday even
ing.
M. Bryan Odom visited Miss Gus
sic Burch Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. w. +. Pate spent Sun
day with MIR. and Mrs. G.. c. Sellers
We regret that Miss Ode Webster
had the misfortune OF cuttiag hci
hand Monday afternoon.
Mr.. j. b. Goodale and Miss Ollie
Gardner visited in the Bear Creek sec.
tion Sunday.
Mrs. l., +. Hurst spent the weke
end in tie Shiloh section.
Mr.. Clinton Davis was the guest O
Miss Odic Webster Sunday evening.
Mr. Robert We 5ster visited i'm tn
Teal's Mill section Sunday.
Mr.. Gary Odom and Miss Lloyd KeI
ley were happily married last Mon
day afternoon, the ceremony bein
performed by Mr.. Walter Rosco. w
wish for Mr.. and Mrs. Odom man
| years of happiness.
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Don't buy your goods until you Wis,
it our store. We will save you money
The City Market.
CHESTERFIELD, ROUTE a

Health in this community is not sc
very good at the present.
Oh such grand time as is being
expected at the Christmas tree at
White Oak School House.
Messrs. Spoffcrd and Duncan Oil
yer have moved into our community
and we wish them much success.
Messrs. Guss Clanton and Ervil
Odom were callers at the home of
Mr.. Wesley Hancock last Sunday af-
ternoon.
On noting the frequent Sunday Wis
its of certain young men at certain
homes III the community we are CON
strained to remark oh, what bless
ing TO be going some.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Jordan visited
on this route Sunday.
G. n. Clanton was in the Palmetto
section Sunday.
Mr.. j. II. Dalnymplc and Mr.. James
Thomas made business trip to Char
lotte, N. c., Friday.
Miss Jamie Smith is spending a
few days at G.. N. Clanton's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Luther b. Clanton
of Andulusia, Ala, are expected home
to spend the holidays with homefoks.
Ask for Cake like mother used
to bake" at a. F. Davis Market and
pct one Of .hnsa I.l;c;au. c,Lcs Co.
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SNOW FILL.

Miss Cathleen Sellers spent part
of the week with hrs. w. j. Hinson,
of the Teal's Mill section.
Master Make Rivers, of Ruby,
spent part of last week here visit
ing relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. p. M. Jordan, of Wex-
ford, was visiting here part Of last
week.
Mr.. w. B. Duncan spent Sutlak ir
McFarlan with his son-in-lat. lMr
Thomas Sings. Mr.. and MrI s inc
left Sunday afternoon for rg lnis
where they will make thei4f ltur
home.
Master Jack Gardner, of fr lien,
ship, is quite sick at this wri6 oa \,
We hope for him a speedy '0al tyer,
We wish The Editor hap k.,
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MRS. c. L. HUNLEY ENTERTAINS

On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. c..
l.. Hunley entertained a large num-
Der of friends at Rook party. The
pretty cottage of the hostess lent it..
self beautifully to the decorations Of
holly and pot plants, giving a festive
appearance to the scene.
Delicious hot chocolate and cake,
fruit and nuts were served at the
conclusion of the games. The hostess
was assisted in entertaining by Mrs.
K. f.. Hanna and Miss Sallie Lucas.
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New supply of shotgun shells at
l.. A. Campbelps.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-12-21
CORRESPONDENCE
BETHEL.

Measles are raging throughout our
community now.
Mr.. John Davis, the Miss s Ola and
May Davis, spent Sunday evening at
the home of Mr.. J. A Davis.
Mrs. Colt Baker is very sick at this
writing, but we hope for her a speedy
recovery.
School is progressing nicely at Bay
Springs now under the supervision Of
Miss Verde Davis, principal, Miss
BERTHE Douglass assistant.
There is to be a Christmas tree al
Bethel Wedr esday after Christmas,
December 9th. Also the Sunday
school will render a short Christina
program, beginning at 3 o'clock il
tended to all.
The baby of Mr.. l.. r. Wilks was
badly burned last Saturday morning
when the little fellow stumbled and
fell into the fire.
We notice here a while back the
Vaughn School correspondent was
hoping that the high boots and short
skirts and the boil weevil would never
strike them, but surely the high boots
and short skirts must have struck tina,
section by now.
Sunday school at Bethel every Sun
day afternoon at 3 o'clock, also
preaching the fourth Sunday evening
at o'clock.
A merry Christmas and happy
New Year to the editor and all.
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HONOR ROLL FOR
SANDY RUN SCHOOL

Second Grade: Harriet Horton,
Martha Mcpherson, Susie Sullivan,
Odell Seegars, Thelbert Seegers.
Third Grade: Leola Laird, Mary
Jordan.
Fourth Grade: Thomas Horton,
Henry Seegers, Mary Poston, Doris
Shaw. e.ss. ...
Fifth: Clennie Horton, Leonard
Horton, Mack Brown, Baxter Shaw,
Barnwell Laird, Louedy Mcpherson,
Henry Mcpherson.
Sixth Grade: Susie Seegers, Lillian
Seegers, Lugena Brown.
Neither absent nor tardy: Barnwell
Laird, Loda Laird, Louedy McPher-
son.
New supply of shotgun shells at
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FOUND

Some articles were placed in the
wrong buggy near Odom Bros. store
about three weeks ago. The owner
of these articles may recover the same
by calling at this Office and giving a
satisfactory description of the pack
ages and paying for this advertise
lfnent.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1916-12-21
MEETING OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS

The County Commissioners will
hoic their annual meeting on Decem-
Der 29th, 1915. All persons having
claims against the county will present
them on that day.
AT this meeting bids will be receiv-
ed for the Office of county physician.
L. Z. MULLOY, Clerk.
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COWS BOUGHT AND SOLD

will buy and sell cows of any de-
scription milk cows or beef. See
me before selling any cattle.
sap J. NJ. REDFEARN
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ToyIand---Santa' Keadduarters

We have the finest line of toys ever display
ed IN store in Chesterfield. A glimpse at them
will gladden. every childish heart
Shop early and avoid Christmas week Competent Courteous service
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
MANY Babies Suffer

Too many babies do not get started
right because patience and the proper
care was not given the hopeful mother
Experienced mothers now urge the use
OF Mothers Friend. to be had at any
drug store, because they know from
experience that this old. dependa BILE
remedy, applied externally. is absolute
ly harmless and is very beneficial. 1t
soothes the muscles. cords and liga-
ments and relieves the undue tension,
giving great physical relief from stub
born pains. Its influence In the skin
and network of nerves causes the mus
cles TO expand naturally. Thousands of
women have successfully used it for
two generations.-Advt
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
WIFE GETS DIVORCE
FROM YOUNG KNOX
Daughter-in.LaW of Former
Senator Obtains Freedom on
Ground of Cruelty.

. pITTSEtTEGH, Feb 3.--Cn tho
ground that she was unabtn to live
with her husband because OF his intem
porate habits and cruel and barharons
treatment Katharine McCook Knox.
member OF prominent New York fam
lily, has obtained Il divorce from 1luSa
Smith Knox. son OF Thilnnder c. Knox.
The wife's testimony was corroborated
by her mother. Mrs. Hattie b. McCook.
of New York.
The trouble between the pair began on
their honeymoon trip. They were mar
ried December IA, 1911. In this city. The
wife swore she soon learned that her
husband was deceiving her about his
drinking. During the honeymoon trip,
she testified. Knox charged his wife
with going "out walking with some
one" which, she declared, was prepos-
ferrous.
Upon their return from the honey
Noon the Knoxcs took up their resi-
denCc in Washington. Wh!le there. the
wife testified ar hGahand, when unable
10 obtain liquor at the homo of his
fatf err would go t. the Army and Navy
CluE, and the Metropolitan Cub for hi,
potations.
Later, in Valley Forge. Knox, while
intoxicated. was found climbing out OF
a lower window in their home with q
revolver in his hand. Mrs. Knox said.
On one occasion, when Mrs. Knox ar
rived at the railroad station in Atlantic
city. she espied crowd. and in tn,
midst of it. found her husband 'in g
most frightful condition" When sh,
said, Hello Hugh" she testified. ht
yelled out, We'll, amt YOU going Il
kiss me?''
While going TO the hotel IN n bu,
Knox Is alleged to have callen out or
the road, and men were compelled tC
carry him into the hotel.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
JUDGE FLEM|NGGETS
NEW FEDERAL POST
Appointed to Recently Created
Office Of Commercial Treaty
Adviser in State Department

Judge William q. Fleming. trade ad-
wiser in the state Department, has been
appointed to the new office OF adviser
on commercial treaties which has just
been created by Secretary of State Lam
sing. DR.. Charles A. Holder will take
entire direction OF the work OF the
trade advisers. and hereafter there will
be but one man. instead OF two, repre-
senting the state Department as trade
adviser.
In announcing the creation OF the new
office Secretary lansing issued state
ment, in which he said the step was
taken "because OF the urgency OF
preparation for possible revision oi
commercial treaties and the negotia.
ton Of trade agreements at the close
OF the European war"
Secretary Lansing added that Judge
Fleming Win investigate and analyzt
the trade relations between the United
States and the principal nations OF tn,
world. formulate basis for the revision
or commercial treaties. and negotiate
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
New Way to Wave the
Hair Becomes Popular

That most women are quick to appre-
ciate anything that will enhance their
attractiveness, is shown by the greatly
increased demand for liquid silmerfne.
since it's remarkable hair curling prop
critics became known. Druggists every
where report large sales for this prod
uct.
Women are enthusiastic over uduid
silmerine particularly because It enables
them to acquire a curliness which Is so
beautifully natural in appearance, and
not have to burn the life out of the
hair with a hot iron. Also they find II
q beneficial dressing for the hair. the
liquid Is so agreeable to- use, being
neither gummy nor greasy, and II is so
easy to apply with clean tooth brush
at night when the hair is down. The
pretty waVy and curly effect In the
morning is most delightful. As it take
only n lttlr silnerine to produce tho
required effect. few ounces will last
for weeks.-ALvt.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
TIL Joy To
SORE, TIRED FEET
Use "Tiz' for aching, burn
ing, puffed-up feet and
Corns or CallouSeS.

Goodbye. sore feet burning feet
swollen feet. tender feet tired feet
and raw spots. No more shoe tight
ness. no more limping with pain or
drawing up your face In agonv. "Tiz"
Ia magical. acts right of. 'Tiz" draws
out all the poisonous eXudations which
pun up the feet Ise ''Tiz" and wear
smaller shoes Use "Tiz" and forget
your foot misery. All how comfortable
your feet feel.
Get 2J-Ccnt box Of "Tiz' now at
any druggist or department store Don't
suffer. Have good feet. glad feet. feet
that never swell. never hurt. never get
tired. a years foot comfort guaranteed
or money refunded.-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
URGES REFERENDUM
VOTE ON PROHIBITION
Resolution Is Adopted BY Citi-
zens' Association Of Chevy
Chase, D. C.

A referendum vote bv the people OF
the District on the prohibition question
Is urged In resolutions adopted by the
Citizens Association of Chevy Chase.
d. c., at the meeting Of the body in
the Chevy Chase public school building
last night
Edward F. Colladay, the associations 9
delegate to the Federation OF Citizens'
Associations, will be instructed to vote
accordingly on the question when the
matter comes before the federation.
Action concerning the referendum vote
on whether liquor should be prohibited
In the District probably will be taken
by the federation at it's meeting on Sat-
urday night.
congress IL urged In another resolH-
tion passed by the association to halt
the plans for the new central power
plant at Eleventh and Water streets
southwest, until the plans shall have
received the approval of the Fine Arts
Commission. whose duty 1t Is TO see tina,
the National Capital IL developed along
lines OF beauty and grandeur. The OBJ
ject OF the resolution introduced by Mr.
Colladay Is to keep tall smokestacks OFF
the new plant.
The association voted to request the
owners Of the Chevy Chase Land Com
pnny. owners OF the old sewage and
disposal plant at Mckinley street and
theNN Chase drive, either to improve OF
fe'noN" the plant. Several complaints
were registered against the plant DURING
| the meeting.
WashnStous Milk supply" was the
subject of an illustrated lecture gfver
after the business meeting by Dr. Jo
seph J. kinyoun. Of the District Health
Department.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
YOUR BRONCHIAL TUBES

When cold settles in the bronchial
tubes, with that weakening, tickling
cough, immediate treatment is very
important. The breath seems shorter
because of mucous distractions; usu.
allyfeverispresent, your head jars with
every cough and your chest may ache.
This is no time for experimenting or
delay-you must get SCOTS Emulsion
at once to drive out the cold which
started the trouble, and it will check
the cough by aiding the healing pro
cess of the enfecbled membranes.
If you have any symptoms OF bron-
chtis, or even a stubborn cold, always
remember that SCOTS Emulsion has
been relieving this trouble for forty
years. 1t is free from slcohol or drugs,
Refuse substitutes.
SC,tt K Rowur Rioo-.ktld y lS-E
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
Various Forms
Of Headache

1T Is necessary in order to treat head
aches properly ytounderstand the causes
which produce the affection" says DR.. j.
W. Ray, of Blockton, Ala. Continuing
be says, "Phystciaus cannot even begin
the treatment ofa disease wit out know
ing what causes give rise to It. and we
must remember that headache is to be
treated acc ording to the same rule. We
must not only be particular to give a
remedy intended to counterhctth the cause
which produces the headache, but We
must also give a remedy to relieve the
pain until the cause ofthe trouble has
been removed. To answer this purpose,
antikamnia tablets will be found most
convenient and satisfactory remedy.
One tablet every one to three hours
gives comfort and rest in the most Sc
we're cases of headache. neuralgtc and
particularly the headaches Of women"
When We have patient subject toreg-
ular attacks OF sick headnc he, we sh hould
caution him to keep his bowels regular.
for which nothing fs better than Act
oids." and when he feels the least sign OF
an oncoming attack. he should take two
AK Tablets Such patients should al
ways be Instructed to carry few anti
kamnia tab let's, o as to have them ready
forinstant use. These tablets are prompt
in action ana can be depended on to pro-
duce relief In very few minutes. Ask
for AK Tablets.
Anti.kamnia tablets at all druggists.
-hhyf
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
Actress Causes Arrest
Of Man Who Annoyed Her

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. ?. - Miss
,;Iadvs Miller. an actress, Of Camden,
vas complimcnted by Recorder Stack
house for trapping Frederick Stewart
.olored. twenty-five years old, also OF
amden. who, she says. persisted IN
GLOWING her from n thcater there ana
3nnoying her. stewart was sentenced to
.ixty days in the city jail
an Tuesday night. Miss Miller said.
stewart acCosted her at Broadway and
l[aighn avenue and pcrsisted In annoy
ing her. She told him to wait for her
outside OF O store. Then she called up
,he Second district police station and
told Of what occurred. The police au-
tonobile crew was sent to hcr aid.
leaving the store. Miss Miller engaged
IN conversation with stewart until the
uolice arrived and arrested him.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
Will Irwin Says Women
Keep France In War

Details OF tho part the women OF
Europe are playing In the present war
were told to members OF the Congres-
sional Union for Woman Suffrage last
night by VIII Irwin. war correspondent
and magazine writer. who was the prin-
cipal speaker at a special meeting in the
Cameron House. Mr.. Irwin was ne
companied bv his bride. formerly lnez
HAYNES Gilmore. who also spoke.
If the women Of France ceased their
efforts now. said Mr.. Irwin. the war
would bo over sc fnr as France "a CON
cerned, for II is only through the heroic
efforts and personal sacrifices Of the
women that France is able 70 meintn n
her men at tho front.
The meeting Vas presided over by
Mrs. Gibson Gardner. and was attended
by many prominent workers Of the
union.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
Excise Board Drops Case
Against Mrs. M. L. Casey

The Excise Board has decided to
take no further action in the case a.
Mrs Margaret J.. Casey. who was
cited to appear before the board last
week to show cause why her liquor
license at Second and II streets north
west should not he revoked. following
n conviction in the Police Court on the
charge OF selling intoxicants to minors
Mrs. Casey's defense was that in re-
sponse TO inquiries from the bartender,
the persons to whom the liquor was
sold said they We're over twenty-One
years OF age The board has received
an application from John walsh Tor a
saloon license at 1926 Fourteenth street
northwest.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
Eon'i Use Dangerous
kntiseptic Tablets

1t is an unnecessary risk. Use tho
safe antiscptic and germicide. Absorb
Inc. Jr--it Kills germs quickly and cure
" without any possibility OF harmful
results: made of pure herbs. non-poison-
Qua. and there is no danger whatever If
tho children get hold Of the bottle. IT
retains its Rermicidal powers even when
diluted one part of Absorbine. Jr., TO 100
parts watcr-and its antisepiC powers
one part Absorbne. Jr.. TO 200 parts
water.
The germicidal properties OF Absorb
inc. Jr.. have been tested and proven
hOtn in laboratory and actual practic"
Detailed laboratory reports mailed upon
request
AbsorbIne. Jr. sl.O0 and $500 per bot
tie at druggists or postpaid.
\ liberal trial bottle Dostpaid for 1oc
In stamps w. +. YOUNG. r. D. f..
AS Temple St. Springfield Mass.
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
STOP TAKING CALOMEL!
TAKE HAYS LIVER HEALTH
Brand New Discovery That Takes Place Of Dangerous Caome and
Puts Your Liver to Work Without Making You Sck-You
Can Eat Anything You Want-It Cannot Savate

When a customer comes into my store feeling
bilious and headachy, we no longer advise him to
take dangerous calome say local druggists. We
recommend Hays Liver Health Vegetable Com
pound That does the work of sickening salivat-
ing calomel, and we want every one who reads
this paper to go to any OF tho four Peoples
Drug Stores and buy bottle, and if you don't
wake up in the morning with your head clear, your
liver working like new your bowels in free,
healthy state, 90 right back there and get your
money.
We guarantee that Havs Liver Health will put
your sluggish liver to work and clean the poison
out which is clogging Your system snd making YOU
feel miserable.
Hays Liver Health will relieve the headache,
The Washington times., 1916-02-03
DISPLAY MEN PLAN
FOR BIG BANQUET
Retail Merchants Association Sec
tion Names Committee On
Arrangements.

Plans for banquet to he held some
time during the latter part OF the pres
ent month were discussed at meeting
of the display mems section OF the Re-
tail Merchants Association last night.
Details for the banquet will be made
and the date determined at a special
meeting to be he'd February lG. The
following were appointed members of n
subcommittee on the banquet: O. J.
Grimes. Howard Q. Keyworth and J. +.
Mccarthy.
Oyster, Is. r. Stang, and w. A. Gentner
committee on rules,
A design for an emblem buttca which
Is to be distributed among the members
was approved The button will bear an
imprint of the Capitol and the inscrip-
ton Display Mems Section Retail
Merchants Association"