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* THE CHRONICLE Strives to be a clean newspaper, complete, newsy and reliable. If You Don’t Read The Clinton Chronicle You Don’t Get The NEWS VOLUME XIX CLINTON, $. C., THURSDAY, MARCH 27th, 1919 NUMBER 13 STATE’S RURAL SCHOOLS SURPASSEDBYOIHERS The Minnesott one-teacher schools surpass those of South Carolina in teaching equipment, in the prepara tion of the teachers and in better class-room, work that these schools. SOCIETYSEW& • * Mr. and Mrs. L. 11 Dillard en tertained ten of the college students at a course dinner. St. Patrick having usually eight *grade? gave the decorations were used, on the table 0 .4 bulk of education gained by the rural population in Minnesota, only th wealthy sending their children t< high schools, is the testimony of Leuco Gunter* state supervisor of rural schools, who recently made a trip to Minnesota to inspect schools, and who has prepared a statement dealing with his findings in the rural schools of the far-western state. Mr. Gunter says that the idea of consoli dated high school is growing rapidly in Minnesota, the people realizing that this is necessary in order to give the Hdren of the country the same edu cational opportunities as the children of the towns^ _ . * In making his inspection of the country ‘schools in Minnesota, Mr. Gunter says he was interested in the type of work done in the consolidated 'bools. Only a portion of one day, i^refpre, was givfen to a study of the one-teacher school problem. Two one-teacher schools were visited in Jackson county. The Rural School Commissioner of Minnesota said that in equipment and Reaching conditions ♦ hese two schools were typical 'of the one-teacher schools in a section of the State that is mainly agricultural. In Jackson county, he said, the one-teacher schools are usually two to three miles apart. In that open 1 rarie country a visitor at one school use can frequently see the school house in the adjoining district. .A few modern one-teacher buildings 'osting $1,000 and more, are beirtr erected.- Rut such a school usually 1 locks a consolidation movement in the surrounding territory; and for that reason tiro State authorities do t energetically promote campaigns for new wne-teachor school buildings. In Jackson county very few of the 'one-teacher houses are of the type TTsTteffr' ami the following young men were present: Messrs. Huitt Fulton, J. 1). Woodruff, J. II. Hafner, J. L. Harnett. M. R. Carrigah, T, B. Hay, W. L. Dunlap, A. R. Hafner, L. Richardson and Herbert ^Irawford.. -0- f 0\\ last Saturday even|ng several of the college boys and young girls gathered at Miss Emmie Phillips for a little social. The evening was quite informal, hut several hours were spent in merry-making. Mrs. Tom Robertson delighted the guests with a number of musical selections. Those present were: Thelma Cauff- man, Mercer Vance, Mabel Simpson, XelPCopelaml, Emmie Youn'g, Miss es Thornley and Rewbert, Mrs. Tom Robertson. Messrs. J. L. Smith. T. fe. Hays. J. T. Richardson, J. M. Dick, A. W. Dick, J. D. Woodruff and Bill Dunlap. ... These houses were built twenty or twenty-five years ago, mostly of hardwood material. They replaced the log cabin school houses and arc today usually in a good state of pre servation. They are of the tradition al “car-box” type* with the door at one end, the chimney at the other, and windows In each side. “We are familiar with this type in South Caroliajj,” says the supervisor. Mr. ^Sinter’s statement continues: “It is In the teaching equ>pment, the preparation of the teacher, and the consequent better class-room work that the Minnesota one-teacher schools surpass ours. Every onc- teacher school 'in . Minnesota must have a jacket stove, thus providing for ventilation Independent^ of the windows. These schools must have a sanitary drinking fountain, one hun dred sqiiare feet of slate blackboard, a suspended globe, a complete set of (waH maps and desks adjusted to the size of the phpils. • The one hundred twenty-one teacher-training couses In high schools of the State send into each the one-teache/ schools each 'year from 1200 to 1300 teachers with at least one year of normal training. The character of the teaching in the two one-teacher schools visited show ed splendid results from such train ing. •/These one-teacher schools usually have an enrollment of from fifteen to twenty-five pupils. The instruction is confined to the eight elementary grades. ’ Only the children of the most well-to do farmers have dny high school instruction. The children whose parents can afford the expense of board in town and attend the town high school. The people of Minne sota realize that the one-teacher school can not attempt advanced work without doing injury to the elemqn- tary. It is for this reason that con solidation is making so great pro^- gress, that all the children In the country may have as good school op portunities as the children In the towns enjoy. /The plan in promoting consolida tion in Minnesota Is, therefore, to or- M > ganize in the consolidated district a sufficient number of one-teacher school districts to provide a high school with modern methods oi in struction as well as a well taught ele- mehtary school. On his trip of In spection the RuraT~SchooT StipervtSOT’ visited six of these consolidated schools, a half day being spent at each. Continued on Page Eight . On last •Tuesdav afternoon, Mrs. • ' XV. Cyrus Bailey in her usual gra cious manner entertained the mem bers of the Knitting Club. After a social hour she served delicious refreshments consisting of a salad course and iced tea. Besides the regular members were: Mrs. .John T. Young, Mrs. W. B. Owens, Miss Jessie Dillard, Emmie Robertson, Nancy Owens. Dorcas Mason, Mrs. Kenneth Burdette, Mrs. William Jacobs, Mrs. Ferdinand Jacobs. The additional guests present were: Mrs. Jodie Chandler, Mrs. James WE SHALLNOT SLEEP “In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row. Tlfat mark our place, and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing fly. Scarce heard amidst the guns below. We are the dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow. Loved and were loved, and now we lie . • In Flanders fields. Take up the quarrel with the foe! To you from failing hands we throw The Torch. Be yours to hold it high! If ye break faith with us who die. We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. —Col. Dr. .John McCree style and color. Victory red. Over seas blue, and henna seemed to be the leading colors. There were al so calls for the eveque and this shade has been promised to the pub lic as soon as the importers offer it to the Northern markets. B. L. King served a refreshing fruit punch to all who called. We are always glad to hear 'of new firms and Clinton now has three of the best land most up-to-date millinery shops found anywhere. The ladies also enjoyed this year -a-n opening of a different nature— a furniture display. The store- Europe, then America must help raise the hands of President Wilson. Now, more than ever, he needs Ids country’s support. Again on Friday evening tins same ladies entertained the officers of tin* church in their new dining room. About fifteen were present. Mrs. T. J. Blalock entertained her immediate connection and a few friends at a spend-the-day jairly last Saturday. She served a boun tiful dinner and all thoroughly en- i joyed the pleasant day. The guests l were: Mixs-lrene HI a lock,-of Win- MRS. E. B. GARVIN DEAD. ■M**!*' '&■ .B,. iu. di*!, , iter* home last Thursday morning after a critical illness of several weeks. The funeral service was held at the residence «Friday morning, be ing conducted by her pastor. Dr. Dudley Jones,- after Which inter- Presby- ment took place in tcrian cemetery. Mrs, Garvin was well j;nown in this community and her death has brought sorrow to many. She was gentle and kind in all her dealings, a life-long member of the Presby terian church and was not only a beautiful character but a sincere Christian. The truest sympathy is extended to her surviving family in their sad bereavement. The deceased is survived by her husband, three daughters, -Misses A lire and Frances Garvin, of this city, and Mrs. Bessie Me.Murry, of Birmingham. Ala. Also bv her father, Cnele Billy Watts, one brother, Mr. Tom Watts of Colum- CIVIC IMPROVEMENT .. m AKH4MT AJEION NOTB6 ■ hia, and two sisters, Mrs. Burdette of this city, and Mrs. J. H. Conyers of Timmonsvillc, as well as a large circle of other relatives.. KISHOP J. H. MTOY DIED FIRDAY NIGHT room of the new firm of Galloway- Simpson Furniture Co. has boon completely remodeled and divided. throp College;' Mrs. Ross Young and family, of Laurens; Mrs. G. C. Young, Mrs. II.. D. Rantin, .Mrs. into rooms. In these spaces were .Henry Young. Mrs. M. J. McFad- living room, dining room and bed den.'Dossey McFadden. and Thus, room suits. Luckily Messrs. Hen-,O’Neal McKcown. ley and Blizzard, demonstrators of SpmntrAfT?;.~TfTn r r~Rnhprts r oTi~imd the Detroit Vapor stove were on Miss Mary Bean. The next meet ing will he with Mrs. W. P. Jacobs. —o—' On last Saturday evening Mrs. Henry Young entertained a few friends at dinner in honor of Miss Irene Blalock. The home was beau tifully decorated in cut flowers and twelve guests were present for the occasion: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young, 'Misses Irene Blalock. Doris Young. Annie B. Adair, Nonnell Blalock, Messrs. Christopher, Rut ledge and Thicket t Adair, and T. O. MeKeown. <^n last Thursday Mrs. J. A. Bailey was hostess to the-Daughters of the American Revolution. The regent. Mrs. W. J. Bailey, presided, and after the regular business meet- ing the hostess served delicious hand for the occasion. Sandwiches and iced tea were served by Mrs. Galloway and Mrs. Pitts.. Next year we hope for more openings. All the stores had on their spring attire. If j r ou haven’t been to Clin- * ton come today. Keep on coming. Everybody’s coming. Meet ine there! —o— BASKET BALT" Basket half games have cake and cream with whipped * n Ike history of the church. The cream. The following members were presentMrs. W. J. Bailey, Mrs. John C. Davis, Mrs. J. F. Ja- Cobs, Miss .Agatha Davis, Miss Clara Duckett, Mrs. Watts Davis, Mrs. Jack Davis, Mire. J. T. Robert^ son, Mrs. W. C. Bailey, Mrs. W. B. Owens, and Mrs. J. A. Bailey. Mrs THE METHODIST BANQCET. On last Thursday evening the members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Methodist church .served an elegant course dinner to the male members of this congregation rang ing in age from twenty-one years upward. The dinner was bounti ful, well prepared,/md well served. Covers wgre laid for about eighty- five guests and all present annoinie- edTTohKof the happiest occasions object of the gathering was to he purely social—that the members might meet to have a good time; that they might know each other better; that the spirit of heart Birmingham, Ala., March 22.—Dish op James H. McCoy, of the Methodist Episcopal church, South, died at his home here early tonight after a long illness. ’ , Bishop McCoy was regarded as one of the greatest, orators and able t scholars in~his denomination. He war, born fn Blount county, Ala,, in IS*’,7 and was elected bishop May 17, HMO. Much of his work as bishop has been done in Texas. again been popular this week. The hoys’ record has not been as good as on former occasions. On last Friday evening at the college gymnasium the Newberry high school-defeated the Clinton high school .bins in a closely contested game, by a score of fifteen to ten. This game team also claimed a victory from our boys last Wednesday in Newberry. The Clinton girls defeated the Woodruff.girls by a..score of thirty- nine t<> nineteen. Keep up the good work. The members of this visiting team were entertained by Misses Jimmy Atkins, Elizalxsth Douglas and 'Mrs. E. G. Fuller. . —o— COPELA ND-J ACQBS. COP NT Y PHYSICIANS MET HKKK MONDAY. On Monday evening the Laurens County Medical Society, met here with the Clinton Hospital and held its regular meeting which was high ly interesting. The meeting was well attended, almost every mem ber of the association being present. Dr. Hays, the president of the so ciety. presided a ltd gave an inter esting paper on the "Newest An tiseptics'for the Treatment of In fected Wounds." This paper was appreciated ami well discussed by the members. The paper by Dr. Walk \cr on “Influenza.” was also A marriage that came as a eom- highly interesting. After the business hour and dis- eussion of papers, the body was in vited by its president into the din ing room where all enjoyed almost delightful course dinner. The next 1'egular meeting will The fourth Monday in each month. Lb Civic Inprovenment Association Day in Clinton. This live organization has projected a number of plans which, when materialized as they will be at an ■early date, will enhance the beauty an.l attractiveness of the city. The Civic committee will place an electric sign, of ho mean,, proportions at the city passenger station. Tris sign will be a thing of beauty to attract the gaze and 'admiration of home folks and pas sers-by and will also prove a pra.cieal gift to the town. ‘ A beautiful! lot in the business section of the town, which is now a waste, will be planted in shrubs, and •flowers and thus another beauty spot will be added to the list of the city’s civic attraction. A spot where school shildren will delight to linger and where weary shoppers in our busy mart may rest awhile. The activities of Cloan-Up-Week to he observed in Aiwi), will be directed by the civic committee. The School Im provement committee is planing to give valuable aid towards the better equip ment of the schools and to beautifying the surroundings. The Library com mittee has always been active in serv ing the Association. New books will be added in the noar future and thus the usefulness and helpfulness of the library will be increased. The members of the Association have been espically active in meeting the varied claims which the war made upon us. Liberty Bonds and W. S. Stamps were purchased. Liberal con tributions were made to the Red Cross V. M. (’. A., Belgian Relief. Armenian and Syrian Relief, and other forms of work for the soldiers in the canton ments. “Chautauqua Week” is assured’ to Clinton through the initiative of the Civil Improvement association./ The above is a recital of some of the tilings which the C. I. A. has done and is plan ning to do towards fulfilling the pur pose for whirr it was organized.- Mrs. 11. D. Bryson, — -p-russ cor.— nil lfrifKS rilANGE TIME. Beginning next Sunday, the ehurelies oi the city will all qhangc their hours of worship to. the new time. Sunday school will he held at 10 a. m., preaching at 11 a. m. and the evening service at 8:30 p. in., new time. The various congre gations are asked to hear this change in mind. plete surprise to the j>eople of (Tin- ton, was that of Miss Frances Nell Copeland and Thomas I). Jacobs. The ceremony was performed by the Revv Mr. Templeman last Sat- urdav afternoon at two o’clock in fellowship might- prevail through- out the church. The address of , he ,««> Baptmt parsonage at Lauren* Miss Copeland is the eldest evening was made by Dr. Snyder, convene in Laurens on the fourth Monday in May. The State con vention will lie,-held in Florence in ApriL—Tliit |>:i|><‘i's f<)r the next . BANTM’ET FRIDAY NIGHT. The Clinton Automobile Club will give a banquet Friday night at 8 p. m. at the Clinton Hotel.-Sev- oral good speakers have been invit ed to address the gathering and an enjoyable evening is anticipated. Mr. Geo. M. Wright is president of the association and Mr. M. P. Hazel, secretary. meeting will he by DntsJ .H. Teague on “Fractures'About the Elbow”, and Dr. R. E. Hughes on “Ade noids and Tonsils.” J. A.. Hailey was appointed a dele- Wofford College. He wa*.intro- gate to the “Colonial Dames’’.This I ducpd b - v «* P™"? S » ,k, ' s - congress meets in Washington in —o- Along with the socials come op ening days. Those days .belong to the ladiqs. They spend not a social hour or two. but two social days. Everybody is sociable.* The ladies want it that way. The merchants want it that way. Hats, hats ev- t erywhere! Ladies, ladies^ every- weivreiL-L+teT days f 0 r Clinton. The weather was ideal, and people from the four comers of Laurens county were in town at an early hour; Never has there been such a display of beautiful hats. In the shops artistic paper decorations, as well as palms, an<J cut flowers were used. The many hats consisting of the Knox. Gage, Regina and other standard makes were varied in Dr. Snyder is recognized every where as an able and entertaining speaker. Tie has lectured exten sively and his wit is keen, intellect deep, and spirituality intense. He chose as his main, theme: “The Re-making of the World.” How proud our country should be that the greatest man at the peace table is an American in plain eiti- zen clothes. He is there that our strong, nation may lend aid to a where! Wednesday and Thursday , , . . - ' -^ crushed—nation; that our nation may be stronger for the giving, and the weaker stronger for the receiv ing ; that the whole world may be better. As the house does not make the home, so the maps do not make the world. The acquisition of new territorv cannot make’ the world * * better. The people must do that and people who are God-fearing and God-loving.. ^President Wilson is to'raise the hands of daughter of Mr. and Airs. J. W. | last Saturday afternoon at six Copeland, Jr. She is a yourigl o'clock by the Rev. Edward Long, lady of unusual charm and attrae-, .Yliss Simpson has numerous friends tiveness. Her manner is winning in Clinton and for some time has and gracious toward all. Her i been connected with the local eon- friends are numbered by her ae-it ml office. The groom is a skilled quaintnees. Mr. Jacobs is the J mechanic and is from Statesville, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. ,N. C. F. Jacobs. Sr. He is an exceeding- . —o— ly popular and successful young . TCRNER-WORKMAN, man-, being a member of the firm of j <)„ j ;ts , Thursday morning at the Jacobs & Co, ' (Methodist parsonage. Miss Beulah Only a few friends: Mjss Thelma | Turner and .Mr. W. A. Workman Cauffman, Mr. William NevillCj J- were united in marriage. The D. Woodruff, and T. B. Hay wit-; ceremony was performed by the nessed the ceremony of this happy | R( ; v n 0l , rv Stokes in the presence couple. Immediately . following j 0 f on ]y a few friends. Miss Turn- thoir marriage they motored to jer is an attractive young woman Spartanburg and then hoarded the ; , n ,| has a number of friends in tra.n tor New York. Numerous ^ on( , time she was eon- friends extend to Mr. ami Mrs. nK . to( | with the Bee Hive. Mr Thomas Jacobs their best wishes. SI MIPSOX-McCOY. Miss Mary -Simpson and\ Mr. Frank McCoy were quietly married 'cut for the ceremony. Workman is a prosperous farmer of Cross Hill. Mrs. Conway Smith, and Mr-. E. G. Fuller, friends of the contracting parties, were pr.es- Additional Personal Itema Mr..land Airs. Henry Winn, of Greenville, were in the city last Sunday. .Miss Elizabeth Henry, of Union, - spent the jaist week-end with her* parents, Mir.-and Mrs. W. J. Henry. Capt. J. W. C. Bell, who has re cently received his discharge, is on a visit to his aunt, Mrs. A. B. Henry. . ;'l Mrs. Otis Saber, of Whitmire, were the week-end guests of Miss Lois Johnson. Mr. I. D. Terrell, a former col lege student here, filhsl the pulpit at the Presbyterian ‘church last Sunday evening, and the ThornwelL Memorial in the morning. Airs. George White has returned to Savannah, afterLJL-Ausit to» her sister. Mrs. T. I). .Copeland. ' ? v Mr. William Neville has return ed to Washington where he will re sume his work in the congressional librarv. •Airs. James Sprunt lias returned to Dillon after-o visit to relatives in the city. Mrs. L. A. Barrow. Mrs. Hubert v Pitts and Airs. L. F. McSwain at tended the automobile and fashion show in Greenville Thursday. - % alMliyil \ \ V., \ I - _