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The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
GOOD HOGS SHOW THE WAY

1t is an easy matter to tell the Sou
thern planter that right now he is the
victim of the one crop system which
rules in ninety-fve per cent. of the
communities south of the Ohio River.
What he needs is to be shown the
way out and eased over the present
crisis. Don't get pessimistic for we
have weatherd worse storms than we
have on now, and did it without the
Federal Bank, the greatest safety
value our country has ever known.
But the planters of the south must
plant less acres to cotton for at least
time and put more in grains and
grasses and have something to sell
besides cotton. The south has not on
ly grown the cotton the Northern man
wears, but he has bought a goodly
portion of the pork of the hog belt
farmers raising. 1t is time he raised
his own at least, and had some to sell
besides. There is no farm animal that
brings returns so quickly as the hog
or is there a live stock market into
which the planter can enter so cheaply
as into the growing of pork.
When you have your own supply Sc
cured, then sell to the market or to
your neighbor. There is a market ev-
cry day and if northern pork growers
can make money nine years out of
ten producing pork, then the southern
planter can to, for the latter has the
advantage of weather and open grow
ing seasons, and thea dvantage of
more crops he can grow. Pounds pro-
cured on grasses and forage are the
cheaper pounds produced, and the
southern farmer has a large advan-
tage over his corn-belt brother. have
seen on southern plantations where
nine different crops for pigs were
growing at the same time. Pure bred
seed stock of the right kind will help
you get started to growing profitable
pork and will fertilize your farms.
Story trying to grow your meat with
the native hog. You are wasting time
| and feed.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
FARMER POISONED;
YOUNG WIDOW HELD

Maron, Dec. BIB. Jones, an eld-
erly. farmer living on the Gillivant's
Ferry road about six miles southeast
of Marion, came to his death Thurs
day night about 10 o'clock as the re-
suits of an ioverdose of strychnine.
Mrs. Lizzie Jones, his wife, was taken
into custody Ind is held in the Marion
County jail 3na a charge of poisoning
fFhers husbaass tecerding to testimnny
which came out at the coroner's in
vestigation Mr.. Jones had been indis-
posed and asked his wife to fix him n
dose of soda and salts. She prepared
some medicine for him, it is said,
which he took. Shortly afterwards he
was seized with violent pains and be-
lieving himself to be poisoned began
to shout and scream in order to at
tract the attention of some people liy-
ing nearby. The noise made by Mr..
Jones soon attracted neighbors to the
scene. He told them he had been pois-
oned by his wife, it was testified Mrs.
Jones is twenty-five years old and has
been married six years. Her husband
was past sixty. 1t has been rumored
for some time that the pair did not
get along well together. Mrs. Jones
states, it is alleged, that Jim Ammons
young farmer living about mile
north of Marion, gave her the bottle
of strychnine more than year ago
and told her to kill her husband with
It, Ammons was arrested with access
| bry before the fact and is held in iail.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
VAUGHAN ITEMS

Mrs. Claud Adams spent the holi-
days in Kershaw with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Hinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Stoud, of Pat
rick, were the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
A. N. Stroud, during the holidays.
Mr.. Robah Griggs' house was en-
tirely destroyed by firo Friday night,
December "a. Mr.. and Mrs. Griggs
being away they do not how the
fire originated.
Miss Cornelia Adams, of Wades
boro, N. c., spent Chistmas at home
with her mother, Mrs. Lucy Adams.
Mr.. w. j. Curtis was visiting in
Union, N. c., recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. P. Curtis and little
son, Lee, of Shiloh, spent Sunday
with his brother Mr.. Tom Curtis.
Christmas passed off quiet in this
community. All seemed to enjoy the
day. The Christmas tree at David's
Grove was enjoyed by large atten-
dance and most especially the fine
program prepared by the teachers
at the Vaughan school, Miss Otis
Griggs and MI. Huneycutt. We con-
gratulate Mr.. Huneycutt and Miss
Griggs for their fine program.
Miss Pauline Stroud, of Patrick,
spent the Xmas holidays here, the
guest of Misses Caralee and Viola
Stroud.
-. Mr., and Mrs.. David VAUGHAN, -Jr-.
spent Sunday in Chesterfield visiting
friends.
Masters James Smith, Arthur Park
er and Billie Adams had a serious
wreck last Thursday night when they
ran into large car belonging to Mr..
Andrew Rayfield. No one was serious
ly hurt.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
TOTAL VALUATION
OF ALL PROPERTY

On total assessed valuation of
S,222,7S6 on all the tangible prop
erty of the State, the people of South
Carolina will have to pay taxes ag-
gregating $1S,552, ,576,512 Tor State,
county, and school purposes according
to the abstract of Wilbur V. Suther-
land, comptroller general, given out
Saturday. For 1919, the assessed val
uation of tangible property was S4O2,-
859,947,O06, or an increase of $45,-
3S5, ,1Sl, on which the people of the
State paid taxes for all purposes, ag-
gregating $11,s45, ,437 7,O66, or an in
crease of $G,7O7,139,2 ,246 for last
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
GREAT BASE BALL TEAM
MAY WINTER IN CHERAV

The Cheraw Board of Trade is in
receipt of most interesting propo-
sition from the Rochester Base Ball
Club, international League. This
great organization of players is
seeking new home for winter train
ing and is looking with longing eyes
at Cheraw.
1t is to be hoped that this laudable
desire of the Rochester Club can be
realized. 1t will incidentally prove a
great advertisement not only for
Cheraw, but for Chesterfield county.
The climate of this county is sur
passed by very few localities in the
world. There is no better way for the
world to find this out than through
the winter visit Of great base ball
team.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
HURST-CAMPBELL.

A wedding of much interest to a
host of riends was that of Mr. Finley
T. Hurst to Miss Novella Campbell
Thursday P. M, December 23rd at
4:30 o'clock. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. L. L. Peeler, pastor
Of the groom at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Willie
j. Campbell, of near Middendorf.
The attendants were Mr.. Preston
Hurst, brother Of the groom, with
Miss Minnie Smith, and Mr.. Tommic
Hurst with Miss Viola Campbell, sis
ter of the bride.
Only the immediate family of the
bride and a few friends were present
The bride is an attractive young
woman, known and loved for her
beauty of character. The groom is 6
popular young farmer of the Shiloh
community.
Immediately after the ceremony an
informal reception was held at the
home of the groom's parents where
friends called to congratulate the
happy couple who will reside with the
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip
L. Hurst.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
NEW OFFICERS

| The following new county officers
have taken up their duties at the
court house, though at the time of go.
ing to press, all the formalities at.
endant upon the induction into of
flee had not been completed:
Mr.. j. T. Grant became sheriff of
the county, with Mr.. C. ]. Sellers as
his deputy.
Mr.. Walter j. Douglass, Clerk of
Court, with Mr.. F. M. Cannon as his
deputy.
Coroner w. L. Pate has taken
charge of the Coroner's office.
Messrs. L. G. Wannamaker and S.
j. Sellers became the county's repre-
sentatives at the capital.
Messrs. j. A. Welsh and T. w. Ed
dins and Judge M. Hough were re-
elected to their. Offices of Treasurer,
Auditor and Judge of the Court of
Probate.
Owing to the vicissitudes of poll
tics Mr.. l. p. Mangum leaves the coun-
ty's service after years as popular
Clerk. Sheriff Douglass retires after
16 years of service. Both these gen
tlemen are popular and their many
friends hate to see them go. The new
superintendent of education, Mr..
Young. under the law will not take
charge of the county's schools until
July LIST, next.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED

The new County Board of Com
missioners take charge of the coun.
tvs finances and roads Monday 10th
The new board which was recommend
ed by Messrs. G. X. Laney, l.. G. Wan
namaker and S. j. Sellers, our memb-
ers of the General Assembly, are as
follows:
H. Frank King, Chesterfield, to
serve years; G. w. Duvall, Cheraw,
to serve 4years; j. E. Agerton, Page
land, to serve 3 years; Archie Win
burn, Middendorf, to serve 2 years
G. F. Gulledge, Mt. Croghan, to serve
1 year.
Two of these, the first named, are
well known all over the county. Mr..
King is a farmer and he served the
county four years as county Supervis-
or. Mr.. Duvall is the leading banker
in the county. Mr.. Agerton is a far
mer and business man of Pageland.
Mr.. Winburn is young farmer, the
son of Mr.. Cordy Winburn. Mr.. Gul-
ledge is a farmer. He made the race
for coroner this summer and came
near election.
This new board of Commissioners
will elect one of their members as
chairman and will elect a clerk to
keep the books and records of this
office. The Commissioners will also
elect a County Highway Engineer to
have charge of the roads of the coun-
ty. 1t is hoped that under the new
form that the county's finances will
be improved and the roads rebuilt in
a substantial manner.
No one was willing to predict who
will get these offices nor to present
the boards policy i'll the matter of
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06

A York County man stepped out of
local garage with half gallon bot
tie wrappedin paper under his arm
A woman passed as he started out. In
an effort to avoid running into her he
dropped his}package and a fluid of
grayish color trickeled on the cement
paving. "Whiskey," shrieked the wo-
man as she started for the police sta
ton not great distance away. "Gas-
olene," explained the farmer when the
cops asked about it. The day was
rainy; the air was cold and the con
couldn't determine.
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THANKS

The week before Christmas the
manse at Ruby was invaded by a mer,
ry throng. The smallest children in
the Presbyterian congregation led the
procession. Every one was armed
with a weapon of good things to eat
Every want that the pastors family
could have had been anticipated and
abundantly provided for, from tur-
key and ham to the usual holiday de-
licacies.
To each and every one who will
such kind tnoughtfulness so generally
remembered us we iosire TO express
our sincerest gratitude. and pray that
their good will may be returned to
them in abundant blessings and hap.
piness.
Rev. and Mrs. j. r. Millard.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS

Edward Hodges, a young farmer
about twenty-six years of age, living
near North, was killed early Friday
night in an automobile accident about
three miles from Orangeburg.
Warrants charging them with COM
plicity in the alleged murder of John
l.. Carter near Pamplico on Christmas
day were sworn January 3rd by at
torneys of the dead mans relatives,
who were not satisfied with the re-
suit of the investigation made by the
magistrate at Hyman into the case.
The warrants are for the arrest OF
Len Poston with bullet in the right
ton, Jess Miller, Tillman Hutchinson
and Robert Hyman. All live near
Pamplico and are well known in that
community. Carter was about 35
years old and married. His body was
found in the kitchen of the home of
Len Poston NTH bullet in the right
forehead, two gashes in the throat and
knift stab in the face under the
eye. His body bore evidences of hav-
ing been beaten. Stories of the affair
are conflicting. All those present at
the house when Carter died declared
that he shot himself. The verdict of
the jury of inquest was that the de-
ceased "came to his death from an un
known hand at the point of Jess Mill
er's pistol"
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ITEMS FROM EVERYWHERE

A young man, aged TWENTY-FIVE
ldentlhed as Hobart Austin, of Spring
field, Tenn, recently discharged from
the Uniteds States Navy, was killed
while trying to escape after securing
$4,000 in bonds from the vault of
the PeopiesS Bank and shooting Lytle
billiard, Springfield officer, who tri-
ed to capture him.
The most extensive man hunt in
Cleveland's history was there recent
ly for the FIVE bandits who killed vii
1red g. Sly,s6S, president, and George
j. Fanner, Superintendent of the W..
W. Sly Manufacturing Company, and
robbed theril of $4,000 after staging
an automopiie wreck. The robbery
and double simurder occurred on the
open streets
John Odym, aged about e5. was
killed early sChrismas morning at his
nome aboutt four miles northeast of
hamlet The coroner's jury investiga-
ted the death and rendered a verdict
to the effectrthat he killed himself ac-
cidentally.
Followinga prolonged vacation the
Ashville Cotton Mills owned by the
Cone interests, of Greensboro, opened
Monday moining with the full force.
The plant isShe largest of the kind in
that section and rumors had been cur
rent that the mill would not reopen
until spring.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
BUSY NEW YORK DAY
AFTER CRIME WAVE

Backwash from the high tide in
New York's crime wave created more
excitement in police department.
circles than the fresh outbreak
of violence in the last n hours.
The mystery which had enveloped
the killing on the morning after
Christmas Of "Monk" Eastman, gang
ster-soldier, was cleared up when Jere-
miah Bohan, a prohibition enforce
ment agent, surrendered and it is al
legged admitted shooting Eastman,
who had his citizenship rights re-
turned after valiant war service.
Bohan described the killing "a tax
ing place after drinking party at
the Blue Bird cafe, following threats
on his life and vile language" by
Eastman, police said.
A successful escape from an iron
barrel cell provided another sem
sation. for the authorities. Harry
Bitzbergerf, who has been arrested in
connection with the holding up and
robbing of the First National Bank
of Milltown, Neb. on December &c,
jumped to freedom after filing and
saving his way out of his cell window.
Nineteen other prisoners tried to fol-
low him, but lone guard stopped
them with display of his revolver.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION

The State Of South Carolina,
County of Chesterfield,
By M. j. Hough, Probate Judge:
Whereas C. H. Rivers made suit to
me to grant him Letters of Admins
tration of the Estate and effects of
Austin lillian, deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and
admonish all and singular the kind
red and creditors of the said Austin
lillian, deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the Court of
Probate, to be held at Chesterfild S.
c., on 9Th of January next after pub
lication hereof, at IL o'clock in the
forenoon, to show cause, if any they
have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this 23d day
of December, Ammo Domini 1920.
M. j. Hough,
Probate Judge.
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year.
On 12-mill levy for State purposes
last year compared with 9-mill levy
in 1919, the increase for 1920 was
$1,725, ,933,9O9. State taxes for 1919
totaled $3,625,739,523 and for last
year $5,378,673,432. Therefore, in
1919, $13,173,902,8s0 was paid in
taxes by counties and municipalities
and in 1920 $S,219,697, ,543 by the
same Subdivisions, an increase of $4,-
954, ,2O5,337.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
MASONIC MEETING

Special communication of Chester
field Lodge No. 22O A. F. M. will be
held Friday evening at o'clock, Jan
uary 7th, for the purpose of confer
ring them. M. degree. By order of
b. F. Teal, w. M
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
BIRTHS

Born: To Mr.. and Mrs. Eddie COX
er, on December 18th, boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. j. Rufus Craw-
ford, December 9th, boy.
To Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Kimball
December. a0th, q girl. --
To Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Gurganus,
December goth, boy.
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SIIORT-SCOTT

Married Tuesday afternoon in the
office of Probate Judge NJ. J. Hough,
by Rev. F. M. Cannon, Mr.. Fred
Short, of Carthage, N c., and Miss
Julia Scott, of Patrick. Many friends
extend best wishes to Mr.. and Mrs.
Short.
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Margaret Wilson DuvayI

Cheraw, Jan. Margaret Wilson
Duvall, the 3-year-old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ii. M. Duvall, was taken
sick on Christmas day and taken to
a hospital in Columbia for treatment.
She died Wednesday morning, and the
funeral services were held at the
home Thufsdav n{fern<,or,. <, IS q,
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06
NOTICE

Sealed bids for contract to furnish
wood to the county for county home,
court house and Jail, will be let first
Monday in February.
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NOTICE

Stockholders of the Chesterfield
County Fair Association will meet at
the office Of DR.. L. H. Trotti Friday
night, January 7th, for the purpose
of electing officers.
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NOTICE

/ have purchased Stearns Clothes
Press for the purpose of cleaning and
pressing the clothes of all customers.
The price is right and your trade will
be appreciated.
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06

STRAIGHT SALARY-$35.00 per
week and expenses to man or wom-
an with rig to introduce Eureka
Egg Producer, Eureka Mig. Co.,
East St., Louis, ILL., 10
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REGULAR TRIPS TO WADEsBoRc

1 am now making daily trips to
Wadesboro, meeting all morning
trains as late as 40 P. M.
S. d. Ellis.
Day phone 13; Night phone 51.2tp
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co WHERE FARMING PAYs-Ne

bankrupt farmers in coastal Sec
ton Georgetown county. We plant
truck and tobacco and get good
prices. One man made Ten Thou
sand Dollars on six acres Irish 90
tatoes followed by corn. Move down
here and get away from cotton slav-
cry. Health conditions excellent,
labor plentiful and cheap, lands
sold on easy terms. Mail your name
and address for interesting de-
tails about this country. Clarence
c. Phillips & Bro. Farm and Timber
Lands, Georgetown, S. C. 1tE
The Chesterfield advertiser. [volume] (Chesterfield C.H., S.C.) 1884-1978, 1921-01-06

TWO One-Horse Farms For Rent
Good buildings, Improved Land.
If DR.. d. T. TEAL,
Chesterfield, S. c.
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LOST-Brown female bird dog, Tues
day. Finder return and receive re-
ward.
Up Legette Bittle.
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CABBAGE PLANTS-Offer million
good, strong Wakefield cabbage
plants, ready for shipment January
fifteenth, $1.75 per thousand, four
thou sand and over $3.50 per thou
sand, shipping point Now is the
time to set plants for early cab
bage. G. j. Derrick,
3tp Lancaster, S. c..
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Rub-My-Tism relieves Rheumatism,
Neuralgia, Sprains. 8
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FOR SALE-Fine, strong, bg-boned
mule colt, years old Well broken,
good worker. $4,000 cash.
l.. B. Davis,
4tp Chesterfield, r g.
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WANTED--Man with team or auto
to handle McConnon Products di-
rect to consumer in this county. For
particulars address McEonnon &Co.,
Winons. Minnesota, NantioaA this
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$129.425.79


STATE SOUTH
of
Before bank.
being duly
dtion of by the books of bank.
to and subscribed before this
+. NJ Moore
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STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE BANK OF Mt. CROCHAN

Located at Mt Croghan Co. Dec st.
The Washington times., 1921-01-16

to me and said II he had known there was
so much work in the house he wouldn't
have come. That made me angry. l said,
Very we'll, will give you check and
you can GO" There were other words,
mostly Italian and Neapoitan. l went to
my room and made the check out and
gave 1t to him. I said, Now, here it is;
you can go If you want to-"
Then he sort OF backed down, and he
said he would like to try again, and per-
haps we can get on, and we both would
sort OF give in a bit to each other He
liked to cook for Mr.. Caruso, he said, and
did not want to feel We were angry, and
so forth. / said, Very well, IL you feel so
I will give you another chance, because l
know il Is very hard to find cooks" That
night at dinner ! went into the kitchen
after dinner. to be tactful. and said was
pleased with the dinner. Next day was
Monday. and Mrs. Benjamin went up to
town and | was there alone. The cook
served me luncheon OF the brains that
were bought and had been in the house
since the week before. They were so bad
when they came into the room had them
Immediately sent out. I told my butler i
wasn't accus' omed to have such things
put before me, that the brains weren't fit
to eat
J waited a few minutes. and then
! was brought some asparagus that had
evidently been cooked hastily. II was hot
on the outside and cold on the inside; you
could break It with your hand II was so
green and brittle. said to Frank. the
butler, you can tell this man he can go. !
will give you a check" ! didn't seek the
cook because had had experience the day
before, and didn't want to have any loud
words. SO ! made out a check for $40,
gave It to the butler. the butler gave 1t to
the cook, and he went Immediately. never
saw him again
O. Did you at any time say to Ragoz.
zinc after he had come 10 East Ham2
ton and after you had moved there
that you wouldn't want him because he
couldn't speak English?
A. Oh, no
O. You are sure you never said any
thing to him about his not being able to
speak English and that was the reason for
his discharge?
A. No, Your Honor, because ! have an
Italian maid who doesn't speak English
Judge Elder took the case under con-
sideration and will decide whether Caruso
owes the cook six months wages or moth
ing. But whatever the Judge decides. Mrs
Caruso's story OF her trials with her $40
Italian chef is an interesting revelation.