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South Carolina, on February %

South Carolina, on February 90,
1895. in Book r, page ass.
SECOND-Farm of John Carter.
All that certain piece, parcel or tract
OF land, situate, lying and being in
the County Of Oconee, State Of South
Carolina, near the Town Of West
Minister, on the northeast side OF tho
public road leading from Westmin-
ster to Oakway, adjoining lands OF
G II. Miller, J O. 3. Haley and 9TH
ers, containing nineteen U9) acres,
moro or less, Qess two and one-fifth
G. 1-5) acres which has been releas-
ed from the lien Of this mortgage),
and the same tract of land conveyed
to j. S. Carter by w. t. FurgersoA
by deed dated Dec. 10, 1911, re-
corded in Clerks ONCE, Oconco
County, on February 12, 1912, in
Book PIP, page 81. and being the
same tract Of land conveyed to John
Carter by Jesse S. Carter by deed
dated the 5th day Of July, 1915, and
recorded in Clerks once, Oconee
County. South Carolina. in Deed
Book UU, page 34S, on the 5th day
Of July. 1915.
TERMS or eALE-,One-third cash
on day OF sale, and balance in two
equal annual installmcnts, with leave
to the purchaser, or purchasers, to
anticipate payment Of all or any por-
ton Of the credit part. at option;
the credit portion to bear interest
from the day Of sale at the rate Of
eight per cent pc" annum and be
secured by bond Of the purchaser, or
purchasers. and mortgage of the
premises. that the purchaser or Dur-
chascrs, be required to insure the
buildings on tho said premises at
three -fourths Of their value, and as
sign the policy or policies OF insur-
ance 20 the Master, and in the event
Of the purchaser, or purchasers, fail
ing or refusing to so insure the build
ings as above directed, the Master
may do the same and collect the pre-
MUM as part Of tho Judgment Of
the Plaintiff herein, but for the ben
eft of bo:h Plaintiff and Defendant,
American Wholesale Corporation,
Baltimore Bargain House); that In
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NOTICE TO TRESPA SSERS.

All persons are hereby notified not
to trespass upon any lands belonging
to or under the control Of the under
signed. This notice specifically pro-
hibits hunting or any entry upon the
said lands for any purpose whatso-
ever without first having received
written permission from party whose
land is entered. Full penalty Of the
law will be invoked against any one
this notice.
w. w. FOWLER,
w. B. Il. LOONEY,
j. l.. SLATER,
II. NJ. HARKlNS,
MRS. E. \. ALLISON,
MRS. NJ. j. GALLOWAY,
NJ. J. COWAN,
MRS. PEARL DOVER,
MISS VICTORIA GREEN,
T.. VI. DOVER,
J. p. VAUGHN.
JAMES CANTRELL,
MRS. a. NJ. McGlLL,
WILL ANDERSON.
$. II. ORR,
J. \. LIPSCOMB.
J. B. TRAMIL.
o. T.. CANTRELL.
MRS. Il. Y. CHALMERS.
MRS. EVA TODD,
J. e. RANKIN.
J. =. NOLRATll,
w. +. ORR.
LEWIS NOL2ATIi.
J. T.. GRANT.
j. Il. LAY.
MRS. NJ. T.. LAY,
w. l.. MILLER.
MRS. \. j. HUBBARD,
c. S. CHALMERS.
OTTO KACFMANN,
L. b. EADES.
J. r. EARLE.
J. T.. DAVIS,
Y. G. WINCHESTER,
w. G. BURNSIDE,
j. Fl. GREEN,
A. NJ. LOUDERMILK,
MRS. NJ. e. DAVIS,
MRS. NJ. J. McCAREY,
j. *. WINCHESTER,
w. j. HUNT,
LAWRENCE ALEXANDER.
Dec. 2l, 1921. Sig
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and another Christmas time has
come, the white plague will have ta-
ken her away! she knows that next
Christmas her now happy children
will be mothcrless orphans--I don't
know what will become OF my chill
drcn!" She might have been saved
to her children had there been room.
but
"No room. I've have only few
beds, and they are occupied
Won't you help provide room by
buying Health Bond and Christmas
Scals-and help save lives Of moth
ers and fathers, boys and girls?
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XMAS SEALS-IilLllH BONDS.

\ few days ago young mother
came to II friend in town and said:
THE doctors tell me that have an
advanced case OF tuberculosis and
should 20 to sanit0rium. | have
been sick Il long time. Won't you
help me? won't you write to a hos
pital for mc?" She seemed to think
that she had practically no chance Of
getting we'll, and said. Il would not
mind so much II ii was not for ieav
ing my little children. 1t is so hard
to leave them. | don't know what
they will do" Then she began 20
cry. for she knew that soon she must
tell them bood-bye forever Her
friend has been trying to get place
for her to go, but every place seems
TO be filed.
There are sixteen thousand active
cases OF tuberculosis in South Caro-
lima needing immediate treatment.
and only one hundred and sixty beds
to take care OF them. Two thousand
lives are being wasted in South Car
olina by this disease annually. the
funerals alone costing 500. 900. Tu-
berculOsis is the cause of one out Of
every eight deaths. and. disregarding
the untold sorrow and suffering. it
loss Of five millions OF dollars.
The Red Cross is trying to help
out in this situation They are pro-
viding beds. helping to build sani
toriums where tuberculosis patients
can 20 for treatment. They are cm-
pl0ying nurses. who hold free elm
ics. Thcy have nurses in eight VI
the counties in our state, trying TO
thn lir,s hf from thp y
ages Of this plague.
Christmas Seals and Health Bonds
are being sold to finance this cam
paign AGAINST the white plague. Oniy
Il few days more remain in which
to buy these seals and bonds. tn N
ihc Christmas sale Will be over.
ilavc you bought any?
II wouldn't mind il so much if it
was not for my little children |
don't know what they will do" What
are you going TO say TO that mother?
Arc YOU going to say. "l'll buy Il
Health Bond To help provide a place
for You to 80 for treatment"
Christmas morning has come. The
little children are filled with joy
Santa Claus has left them so many
pretty things. They are as happy as
they can be, playing around 4 good
Christmas fire with their toys But
that mothcr---ah. that mother, There
she sits, her heart about 10 break
her eyes filled with tears as she low
ingly watches them play with their
new toys. She knows that this Is
her last Christmas with hor darl-
ings. Before another year has passed
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Dear Santa:

Dear SANTA
| am Il little girl zen years old and
am going to school. am in the
fifth grade; am taking music les
sons. and | am practicing real good
in order to get me a little ring. can
play several pretty pieces.
| have Il little brother. His name
is Joe. want You to bring him a
little 10Y.
| have Il little sister. too. Her
name is Bonnie Lou. Please bring
her L little don. You need not bring
us any fruits, for daddy has Il store.
BE good to all the other little
children. too. please.
Your little girl. lone Glenn.
Fair Play. s. c.. Dec. III. 1921.
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H0ld-up Man Wounds Tive

Atlanta ia, Dec. 15.-B. Gil Nam
West, Coz Ter, was shot and
probably fatally wounded, and N"i.
vate detective seriously wounded heyv
this afternoon by an under .ai
white man. who attempted to hOsH
up the jewelry store of Nat K s,..cr.
on Peachtrec street. The wo; F.. t4
robbcr made his escape.
The OrinOkO delta is shortly ,u pG
explored by British ayiatorS.
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in the forenoon, or as soon there
after as said application can be
heard, for leave to make final settle.
ment Of the Estate Of G. Il. D. Burns,
Deceased, and obtain Final Settle
ment as Administrators Of said Es-
tate. G.. w. WICKLIFFE,
Administrator of the Estate Of G. r.
d. Burns, Deceased.
Dec. 81, 1921. 512
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Leading Textile Man Dies.

Concord. y. c., Dec. 19.-James
w. Cannon. one Of the leading textile
manufacturers Of the entire South,
and father-in-law Of David II. Blair,
United States Commissioner Of Inter-
nal Revenue, died shortly after six
o'clock tonight. following an illness
Of several weeks. Death was due to
heart trouble. Mr.. Cannon Is sur
yiycd by his widow and nine chill
drcn.
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pest. and then, by the n,c ui nro,
per farming methods, y p1ni G,uD
of grown bolls can A& n,N>1u"Ha
before the Weevil coiou0nc2a his
annual movement in August
As safe program for farming
next year to combat the Weevil we
would suggest go acres to the
plow, planted as follows:
Six acres to cotton, followed by
small grain in tho fall.
Six acres to corn, with velvet
beans and peas planted in corn.
Six acres to small grain-two
acres each to wheat, oats and rye.
Two acres to truck crops, con-
sisting OF Irish potatoes. syrup
cane, sweet potatoes, melons and
beans.
Prepare tho ground we'll, plant
early, using an early-maturing va
riety Of cotton; fertilize liberally
and cultivate intensively.
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SUMMONS FOR RELIEF,

lNe State Of South Carolina,
County Of Oconee.
{ In Court Of Common Please
N'.aaniel Williams. John A. Will
.iams, Aaron Pettigrew, Nose
Webb. Henry Williams, Hulus
Maxwell ,Tecora Maxwell and Mary
Maxwell, Plaintiffs,
against
J. j. HiX, Ransom Harrison and Ma
mic Nelson, Defendants.
,1uNlmons for Relief.-(Complaint
Served.)
+" Che Defendants Above Named:
You are hereby summoned and re-
Hh.rHd to answer the complaint in
iD'S action, of which copy Is here
vi b served upon YOU. and to serve
4 .nDy Of your answer to the said
/ ar. 'laint on the subscribers. at their
ohfra on the Public Square, at Wal
|8llH Court House, South Carolina,
'ttH'n twenty days after the service
ncr. ,f, exclusive Of the day Of such
40" :e; and If you fail to answer
the omplaint within the time afore-
3@id the Plaintiffs in this action will
'ppE to the Court for the relief de-
in the Complaint.
Dated this 10th day of December,
1921. w. j. SCHROEDER,
C. G. p.
SHELOR G. HUGHS,
Plaintiffs Attorneys.
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\ Piano and II Teddy Bear.

Dear santa:
Please bring ne Il little piano. and
have Il sister. and she says please
bring her a little teddy bear. And We
want some UutS. oranges. raiSinS and
some pretty red apples.
And 90 he careful and not fail
down the chimney. My stocking will
be on one side OF the chimney and
Virginia : Will be on the other sid"
You will know which is Virginia :
for hers is the smallest BE sure TO
fill hers fun, for he is 50 sweet.
Your ltt friend.
Alma Whittcn.
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NOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DISCHARGE.

Notice Is hereby given that the un-
dersigncd will make application to
Y. +. Martin, Judge Of Probate for
Oconee County. In tho state Of South
Carolina. at his office at Walhalla
Court lIouse.on Wednesday, the | Sth
day Of January, 1922, at II o'clock
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Confederate Vets. to Meet Jan. 2.

All Confederate veterans OF OCO-
nee County are called TO meet at the
Court House on Monday. the 2d Of
January, 1922, for the purpose Of
clccting the Pension Board for 1922.
W. II. McGill. Chairman.
Oconce County Pension Board.
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To tho Defendant, Mamie Nelson:

To tho Defendant, Mamie Nelson:
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: That
you are hereby required to make ap-
plication within twenty days after
the service OF the above Summons
upon you, exclusive OF the day Of
such service. for the appointment Of
n Guardian Ad Litem to appear and
represent you in said action: and if
you do not make application within
the time prescribed, Plaintiffs will
apply for the appointment OF one for
you.
December 10th. 1921.
SHELOR G. HUGHS,
plaintiffs Attorneys.
Dec. 81. 1921. /51-l
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Feb. iSt and I'd. Westminster
Returns will be taken at all places
from 10 o'clock in the morning until
> o'clock in the afternoon unless 9TH
crwiSe noted
RALPH NJ PIKE.
Auditor. OConcc County. : G..
Dec. 81 1921. Silk
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Evening journal., 1921-12-31
HOTEL Man dies
OF PNEUMONIA
George R. Niedermaier
Called by Death at Age
Of IS
WAS MEMBER OF
FAME FIRE co

Following an illnss lasting several
weeks. George H. Niedermaier, aged
55 years. of 11s shipley street. one
OF the best known hotel men in this
city. died last night of pneumonia.
Mr.. Niedermaier had resided in the
Shipley street house for the past 40
years and for the past 13 years he
conducted the hotel there, which
was operated by his father, Joseph
Niedermaier, for years, prior to his
death.
The deceased was native OF this
city and for a number OF years
worked as a car builder at the Har-
Ian and Hoilingsworth Company
plant.
He was one OF the most active
members of the Fame fire company
and member OF the Volunteer
Firemen's Relief Association. He
was also a member of Wilmington
Aerie, f. o. E., the Wilmington
Lodge of Moose and the Delaware
Saengerbund.
Mr.. Niedermaier is survived by
one daughter, Mrs. Joseph Moore, OF
514 Monroe street and three sisters
Mrs. clara ]. Pierson, Mrs Lena II.
Farra and Mrs James II. Yates. The
funeral will be held on wednesday
afternoon of next week with services
at the home OF Mrs. Pierson, his sis
ter. at sol West Eleventh street. In
terment will be made in Riverview
Cemetery.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
HESSI0N DENIES
STRIKING WOMAN

On a charge Of assault and bat
terry on Anna Castor. James Hession
was dismissed by Deputy Judge
Lynn. in Municipal Court this morn
imp, after the hearing of a number
of witnesses. The prosecuting wit
ness said that Hession made insult
ing remarks to her as she passed
Fourth and Market streets last
Sunday evening. and that when she
reproached him for his actions. he
struck her three times in the face.
Hession denied using improper
language toward the woman and de-
MED that he struck her. She cursed
him. he said, and then raised her
hand to strike him.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
NEGRO BOY ROBBED
HIM, FARMER SAYS

c. S. Stauffer. living near West
Chester. telephoned to the local po-
lice station at 12.40 o'clock this af-
ternoon that a young Negro boy,
who had been working for him had
disappeared and was thought to be
on his way to Wilmington. AZ the
time OF the boys disappearance 1t
was disclosed that a rifle, a rubber
coat, savings bank containing 81
and other articles we're missing.
Motorcycle Officer Birch was sent
out the Boulevard intercepting the
West Chester bus and arrested
Curry Shockley. Negro, aged IA.
When searched at the police sta
tion. the boy was found to have a
lady's open face gold watch with
initials "A. M. f." on the back. a
small quantity OF money and a pair
OF automobile goggles which are be-
lieved to have been stolen. None OF
the articles taken from Mr.. Stauf-
fer were recovered.
Shockley, who is a former inmate
OF the Ferris Industrial School, and
was out on probation. will be re-
turned to that institution this after
noon.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
WESTMINSTER CLUB
LOSES F. W. WYATT

The Westminster Choral Club will
give a farewell supper and reception
on next Tuesday night. TO Miss Agnes
Y. Downey and Frederick W. Wyatt
members Of the club who are leav-
ing the city for an indefinite period
Mrs. Ruby Wyatt Is chairman OF the
committee in charge Of the arrange
ments. About one hundred acoen-
tances have already been received
for the affair and others are exnact-
ed. Miss Downey will sail for south
America on February 4, whore she
expects TO live Mr.. Wyatt will 20
to New York to study under Profess
sor Green, and will leave in a Few
days
During his residence here Mr.. WYATT
has shown something like genius In
the way he has advanced the Choral
Club and trained and directed num-
erous productions presented by thai
organization. Last year he won ths
greatest praise for his direction OF
the ''Mikado."
Miss Downey. president Of the club
Will also be greatly missed. She is moi
only connected with the Westminis
ter Glee Club but has been promin
ent in many activities here for mann
years. She was the State Presiden
Of the Delaware Equal Suffrage As
sociation for number OF years. Sh,
was the frst general secretary OF tn
local Y. W. c. A. She helped I,
organize the local branch OF tn
business and Professional Women
Club.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
JESTER QUITS OLD
POSITION FOR NEW

NJ. Howard Jester, retiring secre-
tary Of the Board Of Education,
closed his desk in the Public Build
ing at noon and severed his con-
nection with the public schools of.
the city. His successor has not yet
been chosen. Although the Board
has selected bookkeeper. Mr.
Jester will begin his new duties as
State Tax Commissioner, Monday.
The new State income tax be-
comes effective on Monday insofar
as making returns are concerned.
March is is the last date for filing.
The terms OF the act state that
every adult must pay a filing fee OF
SO when he or she file their income
tax statement. 1t does not matter
whether they have an income OF
500 yearly or $4,000. This SO must
be paid when the statement is filed.
Those who are IS years and up
wards who have an income of $1,000
yearly or upwards must file such
a statement and are also liable for
tax.
According to the law, failure of
any one to file an income statement
by March Is, next year, makes them
liable Immediately, and without any
trial. to a penalty OF $500, or SIX
months Imprisonment, or both.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
STATE TO GET
DELAWARE'S SILVER

Josiah Marvel, who is interested
with others in having the silver
service. which was presented to the
Battleship Delaware by residents Of
this city and State, returned TO
Delaware in case the battleship is
scrapped. has received word from
washington that the request win be
considered after the first OF the New
Year Word TO this effect was re-
ceived from the states representa-
tives in Congress several days ago.
It has been suggested that in case
the silver set is returned IL could be
preserved in the Historical Socity
building
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
CHURCH LEAGUERS
in HOLIDAY GAMES

Two games win ba played in the
Church Basketball League at the Y.
NJ. c. A. tonight. In the first game,
Old swedes and silverbrook. OF the
Second Division, will clash, and in
the second game. Union and West,
OF the First Division. will tie up.
The first game will start at
o'clock. 'sTubby" Gallagher win
referee.
The two games scheduled for
Hanover gym last night we're post
poned until Monday night, as a part
of the open house celebration. East
lake and Hanover. OF the Second Di-
vision, and Westminster and Second
Baptist are on the card for the cele-
bration games. Leroy Sparks will
referee.
Monday night at the Friends
school. Hanover will meet St
stephen and St Paul viii clash with
First Central.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
Z MORE PARENT
TEACHER BODIES

Mrs. John Cleaver OF Middletown.
presidept az the Parent Teacher As
sociation, conferred with Miss Eta
j. Wilson. executive secretary Of the
association, yesterday relative 70 re-
vising the constitution Of the asso-
citation. Mrs. Cleaver reported
seven new associations formed last
week as follows:
Raleigh Home and School Asso-
citation in School District 50. near
Harbeson; Mrs. Stella Robinson.
president; Mrs. J. NJ. Clouser, vice.
president; Mrs. Reba Stafford, sec
retary; Mrs. Pearl S. Bsynard. treas
urer.
West Hill Home and School Asso-
citation. in district 1855 in Sussex
County; Mrs. Mary II. Vincent pres
'ident; Mrs. Fannie II. Vincent. vice.
president; Mrs. Micha Hudson. sec
retary; Emile Pepper. treasurer.
Harbeson Community Association.
In district S8. Sussex County: Law
renee Mason. president; Charles Dav-
idson. vice-president: T. NJ. Jarvis.
secretary; Mrs. Riley Rogers. treas
urer.
ST. Jones' Neck Parent-Teacher
Association (colored); John II. Free
man, president; Reuben Lewis. vice.
president; Lola +. Pierce. secretary;
Mrs. Eliza Freeman. treasurer.
Well-Wishers' Community Club
in district No. 4, Kent County: (col-
ored); Charles M. Scott, president;
Mrs. Charity Fischer. vice-president.
Mrs. Bessie J. Fischer. secretary,
Thomas Vatnam. treasurer.
The newly formed clubs at Mag.
nolia in Kent County. and at stoke.
ley, in Sussex have not yet elected
cfficers.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
The PSf

pleasing acrobatic novelty that in
troduces some new dances as well;
Barrett and Harris entertain with
new songs and comedy patter; Pope
and Uno have a clever specially. en-
titled ''The $4,000 Moving Picture
Star; Reed and Blake in "Versahli-
ties OF 1929" demonstrate themselves
finished comedians and vocalists,
and the Punchinelli Troupe are
lightning acrobats.
The feature picture. Whispering
Shadows" offers the fascinating Lucy
Cotton the best opportunity OF her
screen career. She is called upon
to enact the role OF a girl who, re
ceiving a message from the spirit
world. wanders through a maze OF
doubt and distrust. only to see the
light in time to save the man she
loves from disgrace. and her acting
is at once intelligent and appealing.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
Born

Mr.. and Mrs. William
Y johnson, 625 East Sixth street,
al the Delaware Hospital. on De-
cember &c, a son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Pur-
cell sos North Harrison street, on
December %, a daughter.
COLEIMAN-ro Mr.. and Mrs. Jesse
Coleman. COS W Ninth street, on
December 2S, a son.
CLARK-To Mr.. and Mrs. Elgin Clark,
526 West Fourth street, at the Ply
sicians' and Surgeons Hospital, on
December %, daughter.
TuOMPsoN-To Mr.. and Mrs. Ray
THOMPSON. $40 East Sixth street, at
the Homeopathic Hospital. on De-
cember %. a son.
DAvIS-To Mr.. and Mrs William Davis.
New Castle avenue, al the Homeo-
pathic Hospital, on December %,
son.
CARYANTES-To Mr.. and Mrs. Louis
u Garyantes 1918 Nandever Ave,
al the Homeopathic Hospital on De-
cember "a. son.
ROBERTs-To Mr.. and Mrs. John II.
Roberts, 1923 Tulip stret. on De-
cember %. a daughter, Anne Jane
Roberts.
sMITH-To Mr.. and Mrs. David Smith
305 East Eighth street. on Deccm-
ber "a. a daughter.
Evening journal., 1921-12-31
MORE TRADE FOR
THE CITY PORT
$244, 1873 is Value of Com
merce Handled During
Year
SEE DECLINE IN
PASSENGER TRADE

Interesting figures showing the
volume OF traffic in Wilmington har-
Dor are contained in the report for
the year 1921 submitted by Major
General Lansing II. Beach. chief Of
United States Engineers, to the Sec
retary Of War. A copy OF the re-
port has been received by the Cham
Der OF Commerce.
The usual draft OF loaded ves-
sells using Wilmington harbor, says
the report. is from FIVE to IS feet
The principal items OF commerce for
the year 1921 were chemicals, dry
goods. gravel. general merchandise,
oils. hides. pulp wood and sand
Comparison is made of the vol
ume and value of commerce for
each year from 1916 to 1920, inclu-
sive.