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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
MR.. AND MRS. GULLEDGE
ENTERTAIN ON FRIDAY NIGHT

The regular Friday night German
Of the Jewellers Club" was danced
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. A..
Gulledge.
Among those present we're: Mes
danes Carl Gulledge, Henry King,
John Lucas; the Misses Millie Doug.
lass, Annie Green, Mary Pusser, Pearl
Turner, Gertrude Meehan, and Brock |;
the Messrs. Carl Gulledge, Bill Gull
ledge, E. Armfield, Ben Gulledge, r.
r. Rigby, Henry Douglass, Ed. Gull
ledge, C. c. White, d. H. Laney, w.
j. Douglass, Thurman White, Ed
wards and L. M. Stanley. Many pref
ty costumes weer worn and a jolly
time was enjoyed by the participants.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

County of Chesterfield
BY M. j. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas, Sylvia Adams made suit
to me to grant her Letters of Admin
istration of the estate and effects of
Enoch Adams, deceased,
These are therefore, to cite and ad-
monish all and singuler the kindred
and creditors of the said Enoch Ad-
ans, deceased, that they be and ap-
pear before me, in the Court Of Pro-
bate, to be held at Chesterfield, s. c.,
on the 7th day of February next, af-
ter publication hereof, at IL o'clock
in the forenoon, TO show cause, IL any
they have, why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 23d day
Of January, Ammo Domini 1917.
M. J. HOUGH,
Probate Judge.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
wEsTFIELD CREEK

The box supper at the Parker
school No. was quite success. The
proceeds amounted to $22.
A number of people from our COM
munity attended the. funeral Of Mrs.
Jane Odom, Of McFarlan, last Sun
day.
There 10 an epidemic Of measles
! in this community which seems to be
.smostly among the negros. A few of
the school children have stopped
school on account of it, and children
from two or more families have also
stopped on account of mumps.
A large number of people enjoyed
the moving pictures at the school
house Wednesday and Thursday
nights of last week.
Miss Clarice Clark spent the week
Aend with Mr.. R. I. Douglass and fami-
~. Of Chesterfield.
Mrs. J. M. Radcliff is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. C. H. Rivers, of Ches-
terfield, this week.
Miss Annie V. McRae, of the Ches-
terfield High School, spent the week
end with relatives.
Mr.. w. j. Stegall is sick with a
cold.
Mr. Preston Brock is very sick
with measles.
Mr.. George Evans has been sick
with grip for several days.
Mr.. Furman White is the proud
father of dauphter
Several citizens of our community
attended criminal court at Wades-
boro last week.
Mr.. Fred Miller has been sick with
cold for sometime.
Mr.. A. j. McRae attended the first
quarterly conference of the Morven
Circuit, held at New Hope last Mon
day. He reports very successful
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Griggs, of Ches-
terfield, spent Sunday at the home of
Mr.. Fred Miller.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
MIDDENDORF

The Juniors presented the school
with a Bible and flag on Saturday
afternoon. The following program
was carried out
"An American Always" by Russell
Shaw.
Patriotic Drill-Six girls and six
boys.
"The Making Of the American
Flag" by Amanda Alexander, Ben
ME Alexander and Gary johnson.
"The Red, White and Blue" by
Ophelia johnson, Elsie johnson.
Patriotic Drill in Costume-Nine
girls.
"The Meaning of the American
Flag" by Gary Brown.
Drill in
After the program in the auditor
ium the Juniors marched to the play
ground. Using all the yard, a
very pretty drill was carried through
before positions were taken around
the flag pole.
The Bible was then presented by
Mr. y. d. 0lmS, or the Junior Order,
to Mr.. ID. M. Rowe, chairman of the
Board of Trustees, who in turn pre-
sented it to Miss Alma G. Perry,
principal.
Three girls dressed in red, white
and blue, raised the flag.
Paul Johnson gave "Our Civic
Creed" after which the whole school
sang America" and gave the flag sa-
lutte.
Mr.. X. C. johnson dismissed the
crowd with a word Of prayer.
The school will give another pro-
gram on Friday afternoon, February
I'd, at 2:3O o'clock. All patrons and
friends are invited to be present.
Come and encourage the children.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
Short items Of 4ccal Interest

Mr.. r. M. Myers spent Friday in
Columbia.
Mr.. j. A. Welsh spent several days
in Columbia last week.
Mr.. William Horn, of Pageland,
was a visitor in town Friday.
Mr.. j. R. Abbott has moved into
his home on Railroad Avenue.
Miss Mary Walsh, of Winthrop Col
lege, is home for several days.
Mr.. Allie Kollock, of Darlington,
was in Chesterfield last week.
Mr.. j. B. Nicholson, of jefferson,
was in town on business one day last
week..
Mr.. Earl Griffith, rural policeman,
with headquarters in Pageland, was
in town Friday.s
If you want tho best flour, you will
get Melrose, at Odom Bros. Co.
Mr.. J. A. Davis has moved to the
house formerly occupied by Mrs. H.
e. Gulledge, on Scotch Street.
Mr.. H. F. King, formerly super
visor of Chesterfield County, has ac-
cepted position with the Chesterfield
Hardware Co.
Messrs. T. L. Huntfey, L. M. Stan
ley and Misses Ada and Edith Shaw
of McBes, spent last Sunday in Harts.
vile.
The recent wind storm played
havoc with the plate glass front OF
the Wingate Jewelry Co. The dam
age has been repaired.
l Mr.. Albert w. Mccall, Of Benp etts
vile, was in town Sunday shaking
hands with his many friends in North
South East and West Chesterfield.
Dem dar New Orleans l.s.e. .h,
am soodI Peoples done got 10 de,
buys 'em by de barrel. Git 'em a
Odom Bros. Co."
| Messrs. A. j. Rohr and Joe H. Cul
berson attended the sale of the Sci
wyn Dairy Farm in Charlotte recentl,
and purchased several head of pure
bred dairy stock.
Mrs. Lou Watkins, Of McBee, r
F. D. No. l, will celebrate her 75tl
birthday on February Sd. Relatives
and friends are cordially invited t.
come with well-filled baskets.
American Art" on a suit of clothes
10 like tho Government Seal on a coir
Notice to all that hero they ma,
put their fullest trust, confident ane
unafraid.. At Teal-Jones Co., Frida,
and Saturday, January 26th and 9th
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
TEAL'S MILL

Glad to report Mr.. M. l.. Morgan
able to take charge of his school again
after several days illness.
Mr.. Julian Owen has returned to
his home at Laurinburg after spend
ing several weeks with friends and
relatives in this community.
Messrs. Paul Odom and Lewis
Wadsworth, of Shiloh, were in this
community Sunday.
Mrs. G. w. Rivers, of near Chester
field, is spending few days with her
father, Mr.. S. w. Hicks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Caulder, of
Cheraw, spent Saturday and Sunday
with their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Caul-
der.
The B. Y. P. u. met at Macedonia
Sunday afternoon.
A Ford tin Lizzie attracted much
attention on the Cheraw road Sunday
afternoon. 1t ran for several hun
dred yards zig-zagging from one side
of the road to the other, finally land
ing in the ditch. The driver seemed
to lack experience in driving a car.
1t seems that everybody and his
brother goes a courting down in Shi-
loh community every Sunday. There
must be some very, very attractive
girls down there.
Have you noticed The Advertisers ;
big subscription offer? Why not sub
scribe now and save some money?
Teal's Mill dam, when completed,
will be one Of the best in the county.
1t will be 16 feet wide, with con-
create wall on each side.
Any farmer thinking of building
q house, barnS rh<erib or farm
structure Of lkjon can get
dEsxts anS cm the
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
WHITE POND

Mr.. Linn Purvis and family and Mr..
Leonard Gardner are visiting friends
and relatives in Darlington county.
Mr.. Sam Bookback and little
daughter, Julia, were in Patrick Sat-
urday.
We regret to hear that Mr.. Henry
Turnage, of the Shiloh community, is
going to move to Petersburg, Va, but
we wish him much pleasure in his new
home.
Mr.. ]. P. Gondalese, of Montana, is
visiting in this county.
We hear that Mr.. S. Coward has
purchased a new auto.
Capt. Pate was in town the other
day driving his favorite steed, old
January.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
NOTICE TO THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF THE REDFEARN COMPANY

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN TO
THE STOCKHOLDERS OF THE
REDFEARN COMPANY that there
VIII be meeting of said stockholders
at Twelve, Noon, Friday, February
l6, 1917, in the store building of The
Redfearn Company, Chesterfield, s.
o., for the purpose of voting on a
resolution to liquidate and dissolve
The Redfearn Company.
Notice given this January Is, 1917.
z. T. REDFEARN, President.
AZ d. E. REDFEARN, Secretary.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of Chesterfield.
BY M. j. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas j. L. Lane made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Admins
tration of the estate and effects of
Dinah Lane, deceased,
These are therefore to cite and ad-
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Dinah Lane,
deceased, that they be and appea-
before me, in the Court of Probate,
to be held at Chesterfield, s. c., on
the 7th day of February next, after
Publication hereof, at II o'clock in
the forenoon, to show cause, if any
they have, why the said Administra-
ton should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 23d day
Of January, Ammo Domini 1917.
N. ]. HOUGH,
Probate Judge.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
CENTER POINT

Mr.. C. B. Gardner visited NY sis
ter, Mrs. r. c. Sellers, Monday.
Mr.. Johnnie Oliver and Mr.. Wade
johnson were callers at Mr.. Mike
Watson's Saturday evening.
Mr.. Paul Sellers made a flying trip
to Chesterfield Saturday on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Turnage have
returned after short visit to Column
bia, where they visited their brother,
Mr.. John Purvis.
We are sorry Mr.. w. G. Guy had
such bad luck last Sunday, but new
ertheless, we hope for him fair day
and happy drive next Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gary Odom have
moved to our community.
Sorry to report Miss Annie Burr sick.
Hope for her a speedy recovery.
Mr.. Paul Sellers visited in the Shi-
loh section Sunday evening.
Mr.. Carl Douglass and mother Wis
tied in this section Sunday.
Say, boys, we had better get a
move on. Mr.. Willie Roscoe was in
this section Sunday.
close with best wishes to The Ad-
vertiser.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,

county OF Chesterfield.
BY M. j. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas j. @. Adams made suit to
me to grant him Letters Of Admins
tration of the estate and effects of
Francis Adams, deceased,
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kindred
and creditors of the said Francis
Adams deceased, that they be and
appear before me, in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Chesterfield,
8. c., on the 7th day of February
next, after publication hereof, at IL
o'clock in the forenoon, to show
cause, il any they have, why the said
administration should not be granted.
Given Junder my hand this 23d day
Of January, Ammo Domini 1917, ~,
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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
BIG BOOSTER CHAUTAUoUA
is COMING SOON

The Big Radcliff Three-Day Booster
Chautauqua will visit Chesterfield in
the near future. The date will prob
ably be announced next week. It is
sufficient to say here that an excel
lent aggregation of attractions il on
the list and everyone will want to see
them all. 1t is intended to arrange an
agricultural program for one of the
days.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
NOTICE OF OPENING OF BOOKS
OF SUBSCRIPTION

Notice is hereby given that the
books of subscription to the capital
stock of the Chesterfield Live Stock
Company will be opened in the Office
Of ID. p. Douglass in Chesterfield, 8.
C..'on Saturday, January 9th, 1917,
= 10. clock AM.
UoE II. cULBERsoN,
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-01-25
SNOW HILL.

SNOW HILL
Mrs. May Davis has been critically
i'll for the past week. Hope she will
soon recover.
Mr.. Ed. Crofford and daughter,
Miss Bell, spent Saturday night md
Sunday in Morven with relatives.
Mr.. c. S. Cason spent q part of the
week end in Lumberton on business.
Look out, Shiloh girls! We saw
Mr.. Clayton Davis down in your Sec
ton Saturday night. He must have
been dear hunting.
Mr.. w. w. Davis, of the Ebenezer
section is said to be quite sick.
Mrs. Elizabeth GuHedge is quite
sick.
The Friendship Sunday school is
preparing a good program for Come.
to-Sunday-school Sunday, which is set
for February 11th.
Mr.. w. ]. Streater was sick last
Sunday.
Mr.. H. A. Watson was not at
church Sunday.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
TO INSURE EMPLoYEs.
Wauresan Company Issues Announce nnent to Operatives Through Gen eral Manager Atwood.

The Wauregan company, as pioneers m thls section, has addressed the fol- lowing communication to the more than roo employees in their plant at lined effective from May p. and is in line Witht he alertness and proSres- slveness of this big concern:
 To the Employes of the Wauregan
 Company:
 We desire to announce that con- mencing today (5 o'clock D. m.) em- ployes of our company are protected With life insurance policy issued by the Aetna Life Insurance company for amounts ranging from $250 to S100O, depending on the number of years of employment.
 The amount of insurance for each efnpIoye- is progressive and increases with the continuous length of service, so that if you have been in our employ at least one year you are entitled to insurance as shown by the following table:
 one year ............... S2oO
 rive years ............- 300
 Ten years and over.... 1000
 This action has been taken as a means of expressing our appreciation Tn substantial form of the value we pace upon the loyal cooperation of our employees, and as a means of pro- viding fo rthose dependent upon you at the time of your death, when they may need it most
 ne insurance IS purchaSed Dy InlS company, without expense to you. and therefore will remain in force only so long as you remain in the employ of this company during the continuance of the above policy.
 certificate representing the insur- ance to which you as an employe are entitled will be delivered in the near future. We trust that you will accept it as an expression of our sincere apprecia- tfon of your work, and we hope that | your association with us may be pro- ductive of mutual benefit and satis- ia ction to us both.
 Sincerely yours,
 THE WAUREGAN COMPANY, ]. A. ATWOOD, General Manager. 1
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01

here Thursday morning for burial in Grove street cemetery. Mir. Nuttall, an expert marble cutter, was formerly a resident of this city. He leaves his wife, resident in East Hartford. and a sister, Minnie, of this city.
 Home Guard to Be Sworn In.
 Mayor J. J. NIcGarry, as captain of Putnam's Home Guard company, on Thursday issued an order for the members of the company to assemble at the. high school next Monday even ing to be sworn in as special officers for military registration day. This is in accord with Governor Holcomb's proclama tion that Home Guard or ganizations throughout Connecticut prepare themselves to assist as may be required in carrying out tho fed eral provision for registration on June 5.
 Delinquent Dog Owners Will be Fined
 Dog Warden Peter Gardner after thlss date. is authorized to bring into court those owners of dogs who fail ed to pay the tax due on the animals on or before May I. Not as many dogs were registered in Putnam this year as were listed in the records last year, so it is expected that the dog warden will have considerable work to dos The law provides that the dog warden may now take delinquent own CTS of animals into court, where they may be fined.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01

ing station in Newport, after a short ieavo. of absence at home.
 WI liam Baker who has been i'll is able to go out of doors.
 Angus MacQuarrie of Newport train ing station spent the holiday at his home in the village.
 MT. and Mrs. L. L. Brooks of Mood us are guests of relatives here mak- ing the trip by automobile.
 Mrs. F. H. Fitch of New Haven has arrived at her summer home at West View.
 Mrs. Silas Weaver and child of New Haven are guests Of Mir. and Mrs. Charles Barber.
 Repairs are. being made to the Gro ton Stonington line at West View and Haiey's Crossing. New ties are being laid
 The weekly meeting of the Red Cross unit was held Thursday with a large number of workers present.
 Reception For Pastor.
 The new minister of the Methodist church, Rev. A. H. Withe/, was giy- en reception at the church Wednes- day evening.
 Mrs. Minnie T. valiette is caring for patient at Lords Hill.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
FUN ERAL
Albert w. GreensIit.

At East KillingIv Thursday after noon at o'clock Rev. W. E. Greene Of Providence. formerly pastor at Fla st killingiy. assisted by Rev F. A. Blake. D. D., Brooklyn, conducted funera. ser vices for Albert W. Greenslit. who died at his home in that place Mon day morning. The music at the ser vices was sung by Harry Sayles. Mrs Chandler and Mrs. Yves. Burial was in Bartlett cemetery. The bearers were Luther Smith, Frank Smith, Albert Brooks and Joseph Shekleton. A. F. Wood was the funeral director
 Circus Day Thursday.
 Sig. Sautelles circus furnished a special line of amusement for the peo- pie of Danielson Thursday. showing on the Davis lot. near Industrial pace The show can hardly be described as the largest on earth. nor the most wonderful The street parade didn't get started on time. much fo the dis appointment of young America. wait ing patiently most of the noon hour for the Dig event
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01

played brilliant ball at times. Fol- lowing was the batting order:
 Married Men-Cohen c, Konashefsky 3b, Klein and Smith D, Mulligan ss, Van Cleve 2b. AIaloney 1b, Aben if, F'ishkind If. Friedman cf.
 Single Men-Rosen 1b, Lazinsk p, H. Porter 2b, E. Porter ss. Elgart of, Lewis 3b. Webster If, klingan If, Chafetz c.
 The batting and fielding of Judge Abel and Van CleVe were features of the game; both being old ball players, they showed old time form and their batting and fielding were perfect. First Lieut.. Van CIeve was captain of the married men and Second Lieut.. Porter of the single men, Another game is being arranged, when the single men expect to turn the tables.
 Notes.
 Mir. and Mrs. Julius W. Phelps and sons of Westchester were motor call CTS in town Wednesday.
 $. P. Willard was in Norwich Thurs day
 Mr. and Mrs Michael E. Sullivan and daughter of Wi.Hmantic were guests of the Misses Cavanaugh We'd nesday.
 Judge Richard O'ConneI and Dr. and Attorney Michael D. O'ConneH of Stafford Springs were holiday guests of their sisters on Pleasant street.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
DANIELS oENoUNcEs REPORTS REFLECTING ON ARMY OFFICER
Whose Names Indicate They Are st
 German Descent.

Washington May 3f.-Secretary Daniels denounced in sharp lansuags today the circulation of reports re- f1ecting upon the loyalty Of navy Of ffceTs whose names indicate that theg are of German descent.
 Tt is contemptible almost to thf point of treason at time like this. he said. Such stories arouse my in dignation as nothing else will dO.
 Attention was called to a newspaper article asserting that Rear Admiral Winterhalter was being considered tp succeed Admiral Mayo as comma nder- in chief If the Atlantic fleet and dis cussing the possibility that Admiral Winterhalter's descent might raise question as to his loyalty.
 Besides denouncing the suggestion as to Admiral Winterhalter the Secreta r+ said it was untrue that he was plan ming to displace Admiral Mayo.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
RAISING OF PASSENGER FARES
 RATHER THAN FREIGHT RATES
Urged by Representatives of Western
 State Railroad Commission.

Washington, May 31.-Contending that freight is paying a higher pro- portionate rate than passenger traffic, representatives of western state rail- road commission today urged the In terstate Commerce Commission to raise passenger fares instead Of granting a 15 per/cent. general increase in freight rates.
 Data appeared before the commission showing, earnings, expenditures, diVi- dends and depreciation of the roads were filed, with intent to show that the roads are in fair financial condi- ton with business on the increase and credit unimpaired.
 Shippers witnesses declared that for carriers west of the Mississippi and north of the Missouri rivers, no cmcrg- encY exists requiring a rate increase.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-06-01
Delinquent Dog Owners Will be Fined
ELks DISPLAY PATRIOTISM
Decorations, Favors and Menu at An nuaI Ladies' Night Suggest Column bia and Her Allies.

Thursday night was ladies' night at Putnam Elks lodge and members of the organization with their guests, came from Danielson, Webster Pom fret and other surrounding towns for social evening that always takes its place among the important events of the years doings in the lodge.
 Covers were laid for 1s6 on tables tions, Jack. roses and ferns being used The hall was draped with the Elks' colors, purple and white, and the na- tional colors were displayed. There were also strings of red, white and blue electric lights.
 There were paper hats for favors and the suggestion of war time and of the United States and the Allies ed and candied with flags Of the va rious allied nations.
 The menu:
 Grape Fruit Cocktail
 Salted Nuts
 Lobster Salad Chicken Salad Petit Fours strawberry Parfait
 Cheese Coffee cluded numbers sung by a Webster quartette and solos by Thomas Gil- son, Worcester, Ioh,r \. Morse 'cellist
 ic was by the New Ideal Sing ns
  pre- leader. Dancing was from 93O to l o'clock.
 The committee in charge of the ar engagements was made up of Ralph iE.- Thurston, John Lynch. W. J. Bart lett, George Lewis. William DeVine, William s. Ormsbee, John King, w w. Wheatley.
 The refreshment committee com prosed F. E. Robbins, Fred Gagne w. J. Bartlett, Ralph X. Bugbee, Henry Allard, Noel Dupre and Frank War ren.
 Fracture Bad One.
 Philias Richard, Attawaugan, brought to the Day Kimball hospital early Thursday morning, had very bad fracture of the leg, as told in the Danielson news this morning The broken bone protrdded through the flesh and a small piece of the bone was removed. Richard, who IS about 55. will be at the hospital for a con siderable period. as the injury he re- garded is a severe one.