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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
TEACHERS INSTITUTE AT
CHESTERFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH

his Teachers Institute is the first
attempt OF Chesterfield County at the
modern Institute.
Inc object is to bring the teachers
together in social way and in q
snort time present TO them in a con-
dcnscd form some of the fundament-
al principles of teaching, so neces-
sary to teachers success.
The teachers will have rare on
portunIty in this Institute, to meet
and receive instructions from some
OF the foremost educators of the
State, men and women who have
made success in their line.
Miss Stone is the Primary Teacher
IN winthrop and has Il National re-
putation as such.
Prof f. ID. Eastlerling is a MARI
boro lad, who has made good in his
chosen line, mathematics, and now
fills chair of mathematics at the
State University.
Mr.. Melton is one of the young
Principals of the State and is a mas
ter of the subject which he will han
die, English Grammar, and because
of his experience in our county
schools will be better able to aid the
teachers in this most difficult of sub
jects.
The people of Chesterfield have
thrown open their homes to the teach
crs of the County and bid them a
hearty welcome to the Capital of
Chesterfield.
Every teacher should avail him.
self of this opportunity to meet the
people in Chesterfield as we'll as his
or her fcllow-tcachers, and to receive
from these able men and women such
aid as will increase their efficiency.
PROGRAM
Friday, November 10th.
11:O0 A. M.-Reports.
2:3O p. M.-Teaching of English
Grammar, by Prof. Claude NJ. Melton
of Chesterfield High School
$3.50 p. REORGANIZATION of Coun
ty Teachers Association and I'm
provement Association.
500 p. M-Public Address By
Hon. J. +. Swearinger.
Saturday, November 18th.
1000 A. M.-Primary Methods l.,
Miss Virginia Stone of Winthrop Col
| ledge.
! l:OO-Mathematics, by Prot T.. d
Easterling, of University of Sout
Carolina.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
WAMBLE HILL LOCAL
UNION WILL ORGANIZE

All persons interested in reorpani-
zation of WambIe Hill Local IJnion
VIII meet at Wamble Hill school house
November 22.
Mr.. L. b. krackston of Columbia
ana probably others will speak at z
+. vi. The public is invited to at
tend. Please be- prompt as there is
other business to be attended to.
w. A. SELLERS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
NOTICE OF ESTATE SALE OF
CERTAIN PERSONAL PROPERTY

Under authority contained in the
" III OF +. \. Redfcarn, deceased, we
VIII offer for sale to the highest bid
"cr Tor cash on 81. day Of December,
next, Git being the first Mondav)
"ithih the legal hours, before the
Courthouse door ot Chesterfield,
"ouIh carolina, the following per
Sohal property belonging to the t;s-
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
DISCHARGE NOTICE

on 10th December, next, l will ap-
ply to the Probate Court for this
County for discharge as Executor
OF Estate of II. c. Ousley, deceased.
j. w. OUSLEY,
Executor.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
MIDDENDORF WILL HOLD
COMMUNITY FAIR NOV. 22

"Better late than never" seems to
be the belief of Mldendorf with re-
ference to it's community lair.
On account of the illness Of one
of it's leaders the fair failed to ma
: zterialize on schedule time. 1t is now
set for Thursday, Nov. 22d. An in
teresting premium list has been ar
ranged with some cash prizes The
list follows:
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
RAINCOATS

IL IN need of raincoat see me and
VIII have it made to your measure
ana guarantee satisfaction. Prices
from$3.60 to $l7.OO.
j. E HALL,
Chesterfield, S. C.. Route 4.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
NOTICE

On the Sd day of Dec. 1917 the
county Board commissioners will re-
ceiVe sealed bids for contract TO fur
nlsh wood for county.
This 10th day of Nov. 1917.
+. r. KNIGHT, Supervisor.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
NOTICE

hereby notify all parties not to
1eed,shelter or clothc one Ila Wilson
Mchnsey, aged Ia years. He left
the home of his father on 2sth of
oct. l9lI HENRY McKINSEY.
Chesterfield, S. c., Route .
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
MAGAZINES

llc'orlal Review and McClure's
NiaGazlne, beth one year for 1925.
ASK for complete clubbing list, as
can save you money on your SUBJ
scriptions. j. II. RATLTrF,
Mt. Croghan, S. G..
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
MULES FOR SALE

Palr black mare mules; won blue
ribbon ; years ago at County Fair.
weigh l,2OO pounds; years old.
''-P l.. b. DAVIS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
TIMBER FOR SA

One million and a half feet timber.
Z1a to miles from Seaboard rail
road. Long leaf and short leaf pine
and oak. ID ~ TEAL
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
HONOR ROLL FOR MT.
CROGHAN SCHCCL

First Grade.-Nye Burch, Frank
Burch, Ida Rivers, Margaret Hen
drick.
Advanced First Grade.-Leona
Rollings.
Second Grade.-James Jackson,
Elbert Rivers, Steward Funderburk.
Third Grade.-Maudc Nicholson,
Flora Huntlcy, Gladys Rivers, Rosa
Mae. Watson.
Fourth Grade.-Glennie Moore.
Ethel Rushing, Arthur Lee Moore.
Fifth Grade.-Nczzic Moore.
Seventh Grade.-Tom Atkinson.
f. G.. EDWARDS.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
FARMS

Several good farms for rent. One
for sale. n r. TEAL
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15

u.
Best Graham Bread.
Best Butter.
Best " dozen eggs.
Best sweet potato Pie.
Best egg Cust&rd.
Flowers.
Pottcd Plants.
Best Fern
Best Gcrarium.
Best Chrysanthemura.
Best Begonia.
Best Wandering Jew.
Cut Flowers.
Best bunch of Violets.
Best bunch of ChrysantheYlur,x.
Best bunch of GeraniumS
Best bunch Of roses.
Best bunch of Dahlias.
Canned Fruit.
Best jar Peaches.
Best jar Pears.
Best jar Apples.
Best jar Cherries.
Best jar Plums.
Best jar Blackberries.
Best jar Huckleberries.
Best jar Strawberries.
Best jar Grapes.
Preserves.
Best jar Peaches.
Best jar Pears.
Best jar Plums.
Best jar Strawberries.
Best par Apples.
Best Jar Crap Apples.
Best jar Grapes.
Jelly and Jam.
Best glass of Apple, Plum or Grape.
Best jar of Honey.
Best pint Molasses.
Oldest jar Peaches.
Dried Fruit.
Best apples.
Best Peaches.
Best Plums.
Dried Vegetables.
Fancy Woik Department
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Centcrpiecc.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Luncheon cloth.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Collar.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Sofa Pillor.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Hand Bag.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Dresser Scarf.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Table Runner.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Gown Yoke.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Corset Cover Yoke.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Best crochet, tatJing or embroidery
Dress Yoke.
Best crochet, tatting or embroidery
Handkerchief.
Best crochct, tatting or embroidery
Pillow Cases.
Best crochet, eating or embroidery
Towel
Best onc-half dozen button holes.
Best darning.
Best patch.
Best rag doll.
Best quilt or quilt square.
Best made apron.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15

sterialize on schedule time. It is now
set for Thursday, Nov. 22d. An in
teresting premium list has been ar
ranged with some cash prizes The
list follows:
Money Prizes.
Best display Of Stock from
one farm SOC
Ladies Department
Best display of fruit ...... 25c
Best display of vegetables -. 25c
Best display of jelly ........ 25c
Best display of pickles ..... 25c
Best display of Garden Seed. 25c
Best display Field Seed ..... 25c
Best display of Poultry ..... 25c
Girls Department.
Best display of Fruit ...... Csc
Best display of Vegetables 25c
Boys and Girls Department
Best display of Poultry ..... Csc
Ladies' and Girls Department.
Best display of Fancy Work 25c
- Races,
Boys IL to Ii years of age
80 yard Dash ........... Sc
3-legged Race SC
Broad Jump ....... $50. Sc
Boys to IL years of age
5O-yard Dash ............ SC
8 legged Race ......... SC
Girls.
Walking Match, IL to 16 80. SC
Skipping Match, 6 to ~ ..... &c
3-legged Race, IL to 16 & to IL SC
Boys and Girls.
: Potato Race, under IL ...... sc
: Sack Race, under ~ ....... &c
Is High jump by Boys under 18 sc
81, Best all round display from
= one farm soc
Best display of more than one
preed ........... 25c
y Best display one breed.
Mems Department.
Best four stalks of Corn.
Best quart of Peanuts.
Best quart of oats.
Best quart rye.
Best quart of Cowpeas.
Best quart OF wheat.
Best quart of Walnuts, Hickory
nuts, Pecans.
Best one-half dozen Tomatoes.
Best peck sweet potatoes.
I Best peck Irish Potatoes.
Best gallon of Onions.
Best geek of Turnips.
~ Best gallon of apples.
- Best gallon of Pears.
Best peavine Hay.
Best Glover.
Best Home Grass.
Best 2 stalks of Sorghum.
Largest Gourd.
Largest Pumpkin.
Best haid of Lettuce.
Best sample leaf Of Tobacco.
Best quart of Chufas.
= Best quart of Velvet Beans
Best quart of Soy Beans.
Best Winter Squash.
Best 2 stalks of corn.
Best quart of short staple cotton
seed.
Best quart of long staple cotton
seed.
Best ten ears of corn.
Boys Department same as mems
Department.
Ladies' Department.
Pickles.
= Best jar of Cucumber pickle
Best jar Beet pickle
Best jar of Tomato pickle.
Best jar of Pear pickle.
Best ar of Peach pickle.
Best jar of mixed pickle.
Fest jar of Sauerkraut pickle.
Best jar of Catsup.
Best jar of Chow-Chow.
Vegetables.
Best jar Butter Beans.
Best jar String Beans.
Best jar of Squash
Best jar Cabbage.
Best jar of Corn.
Best jar of TO matoes
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15
Money Prizes.

Best display of Stock from
one farm SOC
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1917-11-15

10 our customers and friends:
Let's settle our obligations while
green cotton is selling above 20 C a
pound &C. P. Mangum, Cashier
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
American Troops Are Showing
Increased Action IN Sector
They Occupy.
AERIAL BATTLE WITNESSED
American Remain in Trenches
After Struck by Shells to Op
crate Guns and Watch Move
nents of Battle.

WITH THE AMERISAN ARMY IN
FRANCE, Saturday, Nov. 1.-THE ar
tlllery fighting IN tne sector held by
American troops has become even
more lively and there have been fur
ther casualties, sh:apnel wounding
some men in the trenches.
An enemy shell hit an American
gun today and caused casualties
Some of the men wounded in the last
two days have died
The American batteries have beer
firing rapidly in turn and it is con
sldered certain that more damage
and casualties have been caused il
the Germn lines than the Germans
have inflicted on the Americans. Pa
trolling continued actively last night
American troops witnessed aheil
first erial encounter today. Threl
enemy aeroplanes appeared overhead
soon all of them except one fed al
the approach of five French machines
One OF the French outmaneuvered this
German and ''go; on his tall. The
German aviator then bolted. The rat
tie of machine guns finally died away
as the two airplanes disappeared tc
the west
The French general commanding
the sector has mentioned in the dis
patches fifteen American officers anC
soldiers, including three who were
killed, for excellent military qualities
and for bravery displayed in the re
cent trench raid. A hote. accompany
ing the citation ssaysIthatl between
5000 and 10000 shells were used ii
the attck, which had been in prepa
ration for three monthsE E!down to thC
finest detail. ,a ust u I y
The general specially cited in tho
order of the day Corp. Jones Graham
and PriVates Merle-D Hay and Thos
F. Enright who died bravely in hand
to-hand fighting with the enemy, who
had penetrated the first line. Others
cited, who showed excellent military
qualities" are Sergt John Arrowood
Corps, David NJ. Knowles and Homer
Givens and Privates Charless Massa
William B. Thomas. Gerge Hurd
Boyce Wade, Robert Winkler and
John J. Jarvis.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
ALDERMAN JONES
ISSUES STATEMENT
WARD DISCUSSES Ills POSI-
TlON WITH THE PGCI-G.

When it was definitely announced
yesterday that R. B Mccullough would
make the race Tor alderman from the
for::n ward, alderman b. F. Jones,
who is making the race to succeed
himself from tnat ward, issued the
following statement:
ITO the Voter Of the City:
In order that TIE good people of
Brunswick when they go TO the polls
next Tuesday to cast their ballots,
may do SO with a full knowledge and
conception of just what that ballot
(Which is an expression of the voters
sentiment means; | feel that each
voter is entitled 10 know just what is
involved in the issue between Mr.. Nc
CullOugh and myself, candidates from
the Fourth ward.
81 wish to say that so far as | ain
concerned all personal issues and
questions OF friendship or popularity
are entirely eliminated in this race.
1T is the principles to which have
dedicated the last several months OF
my time and energy which are involv-
ed in this issue, nothing more.
at is the vindication Or defeat OF
the principles and not the populari
ty OF the candidates which Tuesdays
election must decide.
81 have in the past and will in the
future if elected, stand for a rigid and
just enforcement of all law and order
without fear or favor; also, a clean
and business administration of the
City's affairs.
motives that nave prompted my OF
iicial conduct of the past. | have
in each instance tried to discharge my
duty conscieniously. without feeling
for or against any individual.
In my capacity as chairman of the
police committee it has been neces
sary to take an active part, especially
in the enforcement of the prohibition
law and it is unquestionably from this
source, came my opposition.
81 might say further that it is the
peoples fight, not my own that | have
been making and now | wish only that
the sentiment of the best people OF
Brunswick shall prevail.
Respectfully.
B. F. JONES'"
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
BODY Of MAJOR
IS TRANSPORTED
SACHtD Re 1MAiNS OF MAJOR
STEVENS ARE SENT TO
WASHINGTON FOR BURIAL

The remains Of Major r. r. Stevens.
who died al the Ogietnorpe hotel yes
terday morning. were transported last
night to Washington D. c.. for burial
Clothed in the uniform of the ma
tion he served so faithfully for many
years before his retiremen, and there.
after upon reenteriag the service
when the second call during his ca
reer was sounded, the valiant member
Of the L. S. Quartermaster division
was sen ito his home city for inter.
ment in the celebrated Arlington Gem
etery wherein so many heroes OF pas,
greatness repOse.
Although he died in section of the
country which was strange to his
birth, the city of Brunswick was noi
found wanting in respect which was
due him and every care was observed
to that honor and high respect TO
which only America is distinguished
Ten aged veterans of the civil wa
escorted the body to the Southern rail
road for connection to Washington
last night and solemnly turned wit
tear dimmed eyes away from tht
tracks when the train moved out.
! The local funeral was conducted b.
Undertaken j. d. Baldwin, who 81
carefully embalmed the body, and the
able assistance of /. S. A Mritimt
Superintendent H. c. Mckay. whose
interest deserves individual commen
and credit.
On the previous day to his deatl
Major Stevens communicated with
News representative for several MON
ents. which was his custom, and al
peared in unsual high spirits regard
ing the outcome of Americas partit
ipation in the war, and his failure t.
meet with his companion, Mr.. McKa
at the usual hour yesterday mornin
signalled the pissfng of his service t.
his beloved country
The honor escorted Brunswick b
Major Stevens will 'astingly be re
membered in this city.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
SYMPATHY FOR
KERENSKy IS
DIMINISHING
Patience of Russian People is
Seemingly Exhausted With
Premier.
SOCIALISTS LOSE THE REINS
cossack Congress May Assume
Substantial Command of Vast
Russian Country Without
Seeming Government Control.

LONDON, Nov. II. Nowhere
throughout a journey from the Cau-
casus to Petrograd did a correspond
ent hear a word of sympath.y for Pre-
mier kerensky. The educated pas
Bengers he met, he says, in a dispatch
sent from Petrograd on Monday, v ere
infuriated at Kerensky's laxiiy and
in permitting the BoIsheviki agitation
and soldiers were indignant that the
premier was unable to maintain au-
thority and order.
For the provisional government no
asm, he adds, as it was Ielt to have
deserved its fate. Everywhere. how
ever, the correspondent found a long
ing for real order and real aIthority
and for somebody who would save
Russia from trouble.
Throughout the ten Kuban terri
tories order was undistrubed ana on
arriving at RostoV-on-the-Don or No
vember 8 the correspondent found the
garrison and workers in a ferment,
They had passed resolution in favor
of the Bolsheviki, but in the nigh
boring town OF Nov Tcherkask, the
capital Of the Don Territory, the Cos
sacks government under Gen. Kaled-
ines had declared for provisional gov
ernment, assumed full power in its
own trritory and had established con
tact with Coscsacks' government in
the neighboring territories.
A few days before the Don Cos
sacks arose and, backed by oher Cos
sacks arose and. backed by other Cos
units with a common federal govern
\ ment over the whole territory north
of the Caucasus, between the Caspian
and Black seas The existence of this
leage, the correspondent says, guar
antees complete order in that terri
tory, which includes the richest gran
ary in Russia
Gen. kaledines' government on No
vember s, declared marital law in the
disturbed area in the Donetz basin
and it was declared that the miners
had resumed work.
The Cossck congress, which hap
pened to be sitting ii Klev took com
mand of the sitaution there and i'm
mediately arrested the Ukranian
council and suppressed the Bolshe
Wiki.
From Rostov onward, the CORE
spondent continues, there was a com
plete absence of definite news.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
EARLIER CLOSING
FOR SH0PKEEPERs
AGREEMENT is REAcED BY RE,
TAIL MERCHANTS TO CLOSE
EARLIER ON SATURDAYS.

Commencing on December l, the
several members Of the Retail Mer
chants Association will close their
places of business promptly at 10
o'clock Saturday nights, instead OF
1t various hours after that time, was
he conclusion of recent meeting OF
hat association and the business
mems club.
The necessity OF closinug up at a
lecided hour is based upon a national
movement of modern convenience and
regard for both the municipal popu-
lations and shopkeepers.
The promiscious closing hours for
I'll classes of establishments through
out the country is quite antedated in
he more thrift communities Of the
northeast in particular, and the
South and West are following the
plan with usual consistency.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
BIG INCREASE IN
FREIGHT TRAFFIC
THE RAILWAY LINES OF
THE UNITED STATS.

ATLANTA, Nov. 17.-That the in
crease in the freight trffic of the rail
way lines of the United States in the
month of July, 1917, over the month
If July, 1915, exceeded the annual
freight traffic Of the railroads of
Japan, Spain, Ewedenu, New South
Wales, Switzerland and Brazil com
)ined, is remarkable and astounding
ieutre of traffic statistics made public
by railroad officials of Atlanta in con
lection with the great burden con
fronting American railways because
If the war
These figures give striking ide3
If the immensely of the nations com
nenrce and industry and tells a re
markable story of the tremendous
Increases which has resulted from
he war American railways are nov
ralled upon, as war preparations in
rraffic, increases to handle more anf
more traffic, piling up freight on tor
If freight until the measure is full
md packed down and running over
They cannot get additional equipmen.
because of the burning up of materials
n the war Their only solution lies
N increased use of existing facilities
md equipment. ~
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
ELECTION MCRS. +.
ARE APPOINTED
EVERYTHING is SET FOR COM
ING PRIMARY ELECTION ON
NEXT TUESDAY.

The City Executive committee com
pleted their arrangements for the com
ing Primary election yesterday, anG
announce that 1926 qualified voters
are eligible to participate on mex
Tuesday.
The polls will open promptly 6: sc
a. M, and remain open until $50 p
m.
Managers chose for four precincts
for which aldermen shall be elected
are H. H. Herndon, of Dartmouth St.
James T. Lambright, of George St.
Justice J. L. Beach, of Egmont St.
and Walter T. Owens, of Union st
Each will represent the first. second
third and fourth wards respectively
The new ballots prepared by the
Executive committee will read:
For the Office of Alderman White
Primary EIectiont City of Bruins
wick, November 20, 1917.
First Ward-Geo. R. Cook and T.
T Mccall.
Second Ward-J. B. Abrams.
Third Ward--Samuel E. Brown
Fonrth Ward-B f. Jones and r.
B. McCullongh.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1906-2016, 1917-11-18
Three Men From Far Southern
States Expire From the
Dreaded Disease.
TRAINING NEAR COMPLETED
Three Troopers Ready to Sail
for France Die of Pneumonia
While twenty-five Others are
Seriously Afflicted.

MACON, Nov. 17.-Three men
rom Georgia, Florida and Alabama
lied today from pnumonia at emp
Wheeler. while awenty-Gxe cases of
soldiers suffering from the same ma
ady are confined in the camp hos
pital
Milton w. Porter, OF Waycross. who
vas stricken last Thursday night with
he fatal disease expired in his cot
onight, while Lewis g. Harvey. OF
'anderson, Fla, ana 4. NJ. Matthew'S
the 1l7th Field artillery from AL
.bama, also died within a short time
,fter taking i'll with pneumonia.
The sudden deaths of these men
Undoubtedly attract the attention of
he war department officials who will
nstigate an immediate investigation
II the camp site.
There are few officers from other
arts of the country but nearly all
re from the rank and file of the South
o the core. When the training pro
ram is completed and the division
5 sent to France the Germans will
md opposing them as hard an aggre-
,ation of fighters as the South ever
,ent to battle and it's a safe predic-
ion that more than one BocheS wifi
eel chills chase up and down his
pine when the men of the Dixie di-
ision give the rebel yell as they
narge over the top
The war machine here is rapidly
eing whipped into shape to take the
nishing training course after it
caches French soil Orders are is
ued daily governing details of prepa-
ations to sail. Those issued yester-
lay even specified whath baggage
ach officer would be permitted to car
y and provided for the care of
Mounts.
The naming of the division came
oOn after the announcement of plans
Or division review in honor of the
our daughters OF General Joseph
Wheeler, in whose honor the camp
as named They will visit the rcser-
walton Monday and the entire di-
ision will pass in review before them.