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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1920-10-28
LOCAL ITEMS

When writing to inquire about
your taxes be sure to state in each
letter where your property is located,
otherwise l may not be able to give
you the information you desire.
45tf J. A. Welsh. Treasurer
There will be a regular meeting of
the w. o. w. next Saturday night.
Miss Mildred I.aney who has been
teaching at Laurens is at home for a
few weeks on account of sickness.
All wool blankets going at cost at
EVANS co.
Seed Oats, Red Rust Proof, Full
ghum, and Appler. Bought right and
will be sold right. SEQ me sure,
w. p. ODOM.
Messrs. Parnell Meehan and ]. w.
Hanna are attending the state fair.
where both have entries in the poul-
try department..
Mohawk Sheets s1xsO, $1.ss each.
Mohawk Pillow Gases, 46c each.
EVANS co.
SWEET SIXTEEN is tho ECONO-
MY Flour because it makes the best
biscuit with less lard. w. p. Odom.
Mrs. Carl Anderson and children,
of Hamlet, are the guests of Mrs. B.
L. Gathings.
Mems and Boys' Over.lls in this
sale at from $l.4o to $500 at
EVANS CO.
Highest Grade Self-Rising Flour i.
the Mary Jane, milled by the Dunlop
Milling Co. 1t is SWEET SIXTEEN'S
Sister. W.. ODOM.
Mr.. Jno. B. Funderburg, of Will
mington, spent last week with his pa
rents, Rev. and Mrs. B. S. Funder-
burg.
Now is the time to buy your dry
goods, shoes, hats and coats and coat
suits, while we arc selling them at
cost. Come early and avoid the rush.
EVANS CO.
PURE ABRUZZI SEED RYE, free
from foreign seed.-the genuine ar.
ticle. w. p. ODOM.
Mrs. F. B. Sanders and Miss Sallie
Berry Douglass spent Monday and
Tuesday in Charlotte.
Stetson Hats for men, Going at
cost. At EVANS.
Messrs. j. A. Welsh, J. A. Knight
and w. j. Tiller are visitors at the
state fair this week.
Now is the time to buy your winter
supply of shoes. They are all going
at cost. Mems work Shoes, $3.50
up. Ladies' work Shoes, $2.4o up.
EVANS co.
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NOTICE OF SALE

Notice is hereby given that on the
first Monday in December, before the
Court House door, in Chesterfield.
during the legal hours Of sale, the fol-
lowing land known as the Harry Cad
dy land, containing 81 acres, more or
less; bounded on the North by w. I.
Burr lands; on the East by A. F. Dav-
is lands; on the South by D. P. Doug
lass lands; on the West by J. L. Lam
don lands.
3t45 E. R. Knight, Supervisor.
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NOTICE OF ELECTION OF MEM.
BER OF BOARD OF PUBLIC
WORKS FOR MT. CRoGHAN
TOWNSHIP.

In conformity with the Act of the
General Assembly of South Carolina.
passed at the regular session of 1919
and acts amendatory thereof, an cleo
ton is hereby ordered under the gen.
erai election laws Of the State to be
held on Tuesday, November 2, 1920,
at the various precincts of Mt. Crop-
han Township for a member of the
Board of Public Works for said
township, whose term of office shall
be six (6) years and until his success
sor qualities.
The same managers will conduct
this election who have been appointed
Tor the State and county officers.
All voters who are qualified to
vote under the General Election
Laws IN Mt. Croghan Township can
vote for said member of the Board of
Public Works.
w. p. 0dom,
p. M. Arant,
p. b. Ingram,
Commissioners Of State and County
Elections for Chesterfield County.
South Carolina.
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ing 1st day, l will offer for sale be.
fore the Court House door, at Ches-
terfield between the legal hours of
sale to the highest bidder the follow
ing described property:
One tract of 100 acres more or
less, near Ebenezer Church, known
as the Hurst place. Also place known
as the Thurman Sandhill Place on
the Camden road, containing 100
acres, more or less.
Terms: One third cash, balance in
one and two year payments.
E. H. Thurman,
3t45pd Agent for the Estate
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1t you want an Automobile Truck
we will let you pay part now and use
it while and then pay the rest, or we
will take it all in cotton at a higher
price than you can sell it for.
LUCAS AUTO co.
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HONOR ROLL RUBY school

Advanced 1st grade: Thomas
burch, Bernice Copeland, Malcolm
Deese, Emma Gulledge, Beatrice
Hancock, Connie Tucker.
Bird grade: Virginia Crawley, Doro
thy Belle Huntley, Knox Thurman
9th grade: Ruth Hancock.
9th grade: Georgia Mae Griggs
Leila Belle Allen, Iris McNair.
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JAKE is LOST-My black and tan
hound, Jake, 2 years, is lost. Finder
return to j. A. Gulledge at W. H.
Porter's Store. In
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FOR SALE-43 Acres of land 11h
mile from Mt. Croghan on public
1t road. Applv tn Will JacLso,
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TOWN TAX NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the
tax books for the Town of Chester
held are open and Town Taxes are
now due and payable.
T. E. Mulloy, Clerk.
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NEW FORD-Will arrive next shin
ment. Do not need car this winter :;
Will sell my order. J. j. Davis. 2t46
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LIBERTY SIX-For Sale or trade.
VIII trade for another car or cot
ton. See me. I'm
B. s. Funderburp.
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FOR SALE-One Six-Room house
and Ten lots in town of Mt. Crog-
nan. Apply to Joe Hendrick
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FOR SALE Fulgrum Oats, $1.65,
fob, in ten bushels and more.
Send check with order. Subject to
previous sale. H. L. POWE,
Cheraw, sc.
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County Commissioners of Federal
Election for Chesterfield County,
S. C..
October 18, 1920.
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on or before Saturday, October 3Oth,
at the Courthouse.
A. w. Hursey,
l.. l.. Spencer,
P. H. Garland,
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

Ina's face warned him that something
more serious than her fall was the
matter. and he was still more startled
when She burst into tears.
.sYou have got the house that want
ed so long l have saved and saved
and thought SO much about 1t and !
never thought It would be sold. oh, :
don't care now II never save another
cent for / can't have what wanted
so much" and she gave away 10 unre-
strained grief. Her head went down
into .her hands. and she did not see the
look that flashed across the younG
mans face. but she did know that he
very gently patted her shoulder. then
drew one of her hands down and
forced her to look at him.
"Will you listen to me while tell
you little story?" he asked softly and
Ina nodded her head. far too over
come by tears to answer. Il am
country boy, meyer cared for the city,
but somehow, because I had knack
for dancing finally landed where you
saw mo, but that life was so tiresome
that the only compensation was the
thoughts that some day should get
little place in Gods green country TO
call my own. l knew II would be
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

quite awhile before / could save
enough to buy the farm I wanted, but
I did think could manage this little
place, and work in the city, and save.
until / could get the larger place. SO
last week bought this.
Nov comes tho part that is the
herdest to tell for IT concerns you, and
I am so afraid that you will doubt me.
That day that you came into the school
l knew you were the one girl that I
would want TO share my bungalow
with me. l waited. hoping you would
come again. but you didn't. l spent
all my spare time looking for you. and
folloed up every name of Gray that 1
could find, but wasn't successful un-
til today. but knew that some time
would find you. and here II is today.
the first day have come to my home.
Dear, don't you believe in fate?
Won't you come and share our bunga-
low OF dreams with me?" He possessed
himself OF the other hand now and Ina
looked long into the tender eyes
watching her, then her head dropped
against his head and she knew she had
the one man and her house O. dreams.
too.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07
By Joella Johnson

time that Ina had grown to think II
would stand there and wait for her
until she could get money to buy 1t.
The idea someone else might secure It
before she did had not entered her
mind, so threfore the shock was great
when she walked rapidly up the hill
toward It that Sunday afternoon and
saw a young man walking about the
tiny lawn as If he owned 1t.
She stopped abruptly outside the
gate, hardly knowing what to do. What
excuse could she give for going in IL
he had really bought the place, but to
her great annoyance as she turned
away she found the tears had gather
ed so thickly in her eyes that she could
not see where she was going. and as
she searched blindly in her bag for her
her foot struck a loose
stone in the road and the next thing
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

Ina found herself fiat in the dusty
path.
Then she felt herself lifted to her
feet voice saying with evident pleas
ure, why, it's miss Grayi Are you
hurt?" And as she shook her head in
denial he looked into the face Of the
dancing instructor. He still gave her
the support of his arm until she found
she could stand perfectly we'll alone,
and then asked her il she wouldn't
come up the walk and sit down.
II shall have 10 ask you TO sit on
the doorstep. as have Just bought the
place and there isn't piece OF furni<
ture in it, but after you have rested
won't you come through It. and see
what a fne little house It is? You see
I am just like a kid with a new toy.
but 1t has been dream OF mine for so
long to own a little place-l like this
and then he stopped for the woe on
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07
Miss Ina's Turning Point

would buy for ner beloved bungalow,
and right there her lesson in saving
began. She printed little slip and
put it in her pocketbook. and the slip
read, Remember the FIVE dollars; ;
each time she opened the pocketbook
for money to spend on something fool
ish she saw that slip. and the money
she would have spent was put away
The house fund.- as she called 1t.
grew quite rapidly now. and with the
hope strongly before her that she soon
would be away from the life she dis
liked, Ina's spirits rose, and she put
so much interest in the work that she
was given raise. This made it pos
sible for her TO spend her next Sun
day in going into the country to see
the little home that she had made up
her mind would be hers. 1t was a
dear little place, but for some reason
it had stood empty for such a lons
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

A year before her mother, Mrs
James. had decided to live with her
married daughter. Mrs. James was
right, of course; Mrs. James was al
ways right. Six months later Dan had
seen that it was necessary to have his
mother. too, for she was failing in
strength and needed her only son near
her. From that day small irritabili-
ties, endless arguments and tiresome
dissensions had changed the harmo-
NOUS atmosphere of the once happy
Harringto home, and Jane was find
ing it almost more than she could
bear.
When Dan awo,e the next morning
he was surprised to see that Jane was
still sleeping-Jane who usually
awoke early, prepared breakfast and
then called him-and the clock hands
mercilessly pointed to o'clock.
"Jane!" Jane stirred restlessly, but
did not awaken.
"Jane." Dan spoke again. Girl. it's
after 5 o'clock" This time Jane open
ed, her eyes What's the matter
Jane? Look how late it isl" And Jane
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

cred up the holes left by the extract
ed roots. She rose. triumphant from
her impulsive venture, and found her
self face to face with the tall figure
of Dick Patterson.
"What--who--how-, she exclaim-
ed. in utter confusion. then stopped.
I've come TO claim my own" he re-
piled steadily. Sylvia" his voice was
low and appealing. I'm man now
not the country boy you refused-and
love you more than ever before Is
itI too late?"
She shook her head. and looked up
out of misty eyes. "I love you" she
whispered, and stopped. for his arms
embraced her. But your mother,
Dick!" she exclaimed moment later.
MY aunt"
Mother telegraphed you were here.
and that must come he began, but
a voice overheard interrupted.
You made a man OF my Dick, syl-
vial haven't any quarrel with you
now. And you take all those lilies to
Liza. won't your"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07
By Abner Anthony

garden path, when the little white cot
tage next door was out of sight. Then
she stopped and dried her eyes with
corner of her spotless white apron.
shifted a little to assure herself that
she was not crying, and replied:
You remember how angry Jennie
Patterson was because you wouldn't
marry her Dick?" Sylvia nodded in
silent reminiscence and her eyes re-
rnaihed fixed high on some unseen
point far beyond. well, it was the
next Spring that some pest killed ev-
eryone of my lilies-my beautiful po-
sies," she interposed mournfully as if
dreaming of the beauty of a lost child,
land the very same year the slips
had given Jennie Patterson bloomed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

T is hard for you to have my moth
er all the time; but it is also
hard for me to have yours, dear /;
don't forget that" Dan Harrington
suggested TO Mrs. Dan
-Oh. don't forget, Dan; forget
nothing connected with the whole af-
fair. only wish could. It wouldn't
be so hard II they did not quarrel so;
and it isn't because they are tired as
I am ! don't let them lift a finger
They offer from time TO time. but the
poor dears have had their years of
labor and deserve 10 rest now"
Perhaps they would be happier if
they did work. Jane" suggested her
husband.
~Oh, you don't know what you're
talking about" Jane answered with ir-
fitation.
After the manner OF men, Dan
turned over and soon was lost in
slumber, while nervous, weary Mrs.
Dan revolved in her mind the prob
lem which she had brought with her to
bed and TO which she must arise on
the morrow and on each succeeding
day.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

just melted away as soon as she got it.
But little by little she had accumulat-
ed quite a large sum toward the bun
galow of her dreams, and now here she
had spent five whole dollars> on an
hours dancing lesson. Whatever had
possessed her she did not know True,
the lure of dancing music, played even
by street organ, had always thrilled
her. and in the school where she had
spent her s5 there was the added
pleasure of e shining floor. good music
and most fascinating young instruc<
tor.
He had seemed to take quite an in
terest in Ina and had given her some
extra instructions, and had really
seemed to mean it from a personal
standpoint when he told her he hoped
he would see her again soon, but Ina
had had her lesson. Her heart sank
each time she thought of all that SIS
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

on the white fence. pondering the
complicated problem. Years before a
gate had been cut to facilitate pass
age between the two yards--an open
ing used only by the two old friends
and the boy and girl lovers. Sylvia
saw how the grass had grown up close
around II and that the hinges were
rusty. Plainly It had not been opened
since the memorable quarrel. And
there. just on the other side. cleaned
the lilly bed. beautiful and ghostly.
like the spirit of the friendship that
had vanished.
Sylvia drew a sharp breath. Those
lilies didn't belong there. She turned
swiftly and ran TO the garden tool
chest, where she procured trowel.
The damp turf beneath the gate yield
ed ungraciously before her vigorous
push, and harsh creak arose from
the unwilling hinges. she paused. but
only the rustic OF ieafy branches
stirred the stiffness Of the broodlng
night. Silently she slipped over to
the lily bed. scoopcd up half dozen
plants, and with few hasty pats, COW
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

per. said Mathilde james. stopping to
kiss Mary as she carried pile Of
dishes to the kitchen
During that day and those that fol-
lowed. the two old ladies lived peace
fully together, vieing with one another
in cooking. nursing and cleaning. Their
minds were so occupied that there was
no room for petty disagreements.
Gradually was borne in upon Jane the
realization that the keynote of the
present harmony lay in the JOY OF the
mothers in the round Of duties with
which they were daily confronted.
I'VE were all working at cross-pur-
posses. Dan-but I've learned my les
son." she confidently informed her
husband one evening.
"It takes you. dear. always to hnd
the right way in the end" her husband
lovingly assured her.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

so saying-with the assurance that he
would look in again the next morning
DR. Meade left the house.
Downstairs. Mrs. Harrington had
prepared not only tempting break
fast for Mrs. James and Dan, but had
a tray ready to take up to Jane.
Brace UP, Dannie, we will bring
her back to health before you know
she's sick, SON. A wealth of love and
tenderness was in her tone. and Dan
could scarcely believe his ears.
Thanks. mother-and just be lit
tie patient with Mrs. James, won't
you? 1t wears on Jane frightfully to
hear you two argue"
Ian sakes, son! We don't mean
anything by our arguing-why l think
a heap of Mrs. James; and anyway.
we will be too busy today, I reckon,
for any argument"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

come frcm more pretentious estab-
lishment. so she continued to pat
ronize Nine. De Reval and madame, in
return. kept her choicest models for
Clarice.
Two gowns in particular captivated
Clarice, each so soft in texture, so
dainty in design and delicate in shade
that for some time she found difficult
ty in making selection At las she
decided on a rich blue as being more
suited to her complexion. and with
last lingering. regretful look at the
lovely rose-colored concoction of silk
and chiffon that she must leave be
hind, Clarice ordered her purchase
wrapped, saying she would take it
home with her. as she wanted it for
wear.
While waiting on the corner for the
street car, Clarice was surprised 20
see approaching from the opposite
side Millicent Gray, one of her numer-
Gus acquaintances. And to, Clarice's
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

establishment Millicent walked straight
into the store Of Nine De Reval. Mil
licent had always boasted of doing her
shopping in the more exclusive dis
tricts, and Clarice could not help Won
dering what she was doing in this
rather unfrequented part of the town.
She was about to call out, but Just
then her car came in sight and she
boarded II, much puzzled.
The following evening Clarice was
one of many guests At the function for
which her dress had been specially
bought It was a gala occasion. There
were wonderful gowns and the fash
of multicolored gems Clarice, how
ever. did not feel ashamed of her cos
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

Here Mrs. James put in an appear
ance. looking frail and anxious
Now Mathilde James. don't you wor-
.ry a mite-the doctor told me Jane
would be all right with you TO nurse
her." said Mrs. Harrington. as she
drew her friend and enemy into chair
before the table.
Did he say so. Mary? But who will
do the housework?"
Goodness me, Mathilde, don't you
reckon l have still strength enough to
WELD dishmop?" shipped Mrs. Har-
rington with fire in her eye. But Of
a sudden the fire disappeared Guess
you and me, between us, Mathilde. can
keep this house clean and take care
of Jane. too. can't we?"
You're good woman. Mary Har-
rington-and I've always said So
though you have got frightful tenn
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

awoke-awoke to an understanding of
the hour; to the fact that she had
oversight and that Dan was late; but
more alert to the pain in her back and
head than to anything else.
81 guess I'm sick, Dan, you'll have
to call mother"
Dan was quickly out OF bed and
downstairs tapping at Mrs. James
door.
What is it?"
Jams sick--will you come upstairs
as s9on as you CAM"
Then he went to his mothers door.
Mother" he said, Jane is sick; her
mother is going to her. Will you get
me some breakfast while 1 go for the
doctor?"
why. certainly, Dannie; I'll be
right down" The thought flashed
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

accept gladly. for she still had anoth-
er mile to go, when she remembered
that young girl should never accept
a ride with a strange young man. So
she gracefully declined. and the road
ster slipped out of sight around the
bend
At last she came in sight Of Jan
worthen's farm. She could see the
men a little farther on gathering the
pumpkins into great piles. Soon she
came up to them. There was the gray
roadster, and the good-looking young
driver was talking with Jan worthens.
Mary AIMS heart gave a big leap. but
she was determined to accomplish her
purpose.
She walked up to the nearest pile OF
pumpkins and picked up the largest
one. "oh, sirl" she exclaimed, will
you sell me this pumpkin? 1t is quite
the largest I've seen" Mr.. Worthen
swelled with pride and jumped at the
chance to get a fancy price. That's
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

and spread as if all the life from my
bed had been transplanted into hers"
Sylvia exclaimed Indignantly. "I call
it pretty selfish and unfair of her not
to give some of them back after you
had been such good friends for life
timel'
"All the Pattersons are proud, Syl-
via, and so are the Stuarts. OF course
Jennie couldn't offer them, and of
course I couldn't accept them If she
did; but it does seem hard" she added
wistfully as they mounted the porch
steps. I'VE were such good friends,
and l want my lilies so muchl"
The peaceful silence of the sweet
Spring night drew Sylvia out into~the
garden again later. where she leaned
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

the pride of her heart, and incidental
ly of all the population of Fairview
"over across" replied her aunt alb
ruptly. and nodded to a bed of ex-
quisite white blooms against a back
ground of fresh green stalks that filled
a corner of Mrs. Patterson's yard.
There was a quiver Of the muscles
about her face which betokened the
approach of tears. She turned abb
ruptly and walked in the opposite di-
rection from the snowy flower beds.
Dear Aunt Liza" Sylvia begged as
she stepped swiftly to her aunt's side
and slipped her arm through hers.
tell me what the matter is?"
Miss Liza motioned her to keep ST
lent till they turned the corner Of the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-08-07

tune. 1t held its own. in spite Of the
higher-priced ones all around
AS shimmery as lovely, as we'll
made as any, it set of her blonde
beauty to perfection, and. stately as a
young goddess, she kept a crowd OF
admirers around her the whole even
ing. She was obliged. in fact. to turn
away good many would-be partners.
II was late when Clarice caught
sight Of Milliccnt Gray at the further
end of the room. Millicent beckoned,
and, tired of dancing, Clarice excused
herself to her partner and went over
to see what was wanted. Within a
few feet of her she stopped rooted to
the spot. for Millicent wore the rose