Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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w * t ir •v t ^ * SOCIETY. , • HAPP-HAYS. A wedding of much interest to the people of Clinton is that of Dr. L. St. Clair Havs and Miss Marie Helen Happ of Chicago, the announcement being quite a sur prise to friends in the city. The ceremony was performed in Ashe ville, North Carolina, on May 10th. Miss Happ has been in Clinton of the Clinton Hospital and has won many friends who will be glad to know she is to make her home here. Ed. Bobo and daughter, Miss Claudia; Miss Ruth ■ Myers and Messrs. Hugh and Ed Myers. ~ LOCAL AXD PERSONAL. • • • • • « • • • • • Mr. T. 0. McKeown, »of Fort Lawn, spent Sunday in the city with friends. Mr. Geo. M. Wright, has^ Return ed from a trip to Virginia and New York City. BoFn l'rTTainpi^ Pla!,' June' DM' to Rev. and Mrs. Henry Pressly, a daughter, Margaret^ Bradley. * The friends of Master Hansel Boyd will be sorry to know that he Dr. Hays is surgeon at the* Clin- |i )ro ke his arm Monday while work- ton Hospital and is widely known. | ing w ith an automobile. The many friends of the contract ing parties wish them a long life of success and happiness, tfr. and Mrs. Hays are now at home to friends at the Clinton Hos- pital. ■ t r *. ■i Friday afternoon the “Merry Wives” were delightfully enter tained by Mrs. J. W. Copeland, Jr. After an hour or two of conversa tion the hostess served hot rolls with cherry preserves and iced tea. Those present were Mesdames. M. J. McFadden, James R. Copeland, Waters E. Ferguson, E. J. Adair, Pet Parrott Fouche, Thomas D. Jacobs and Miss Alcock. FIRE FIGHTERS REORGANIZED Work for County Nurse Is Mapped Out by Director of Public Health Nurs ing of State Board of Health. Chester.—The city council has re organized the. city Are department, better known as the' Stonewall fire department, making a more efficient organisation than it has hitherto been. It has always fought fires well, but the personnel of the firemen has not been large enough. This now has been entirely remedied, and with the reorganization the city’s fire depart- tneal will ibe amsag. the best te be The Mothers’ Club had a most interesting meeting on Thursday afternoon when they met with Mrs. Frank Adair. After the program, . the hostess served delicious ice cream and eake to the following: Mesdames .Sidney Denson, John Little, L. B. Dillard, P. S. Bailey, Crawford Clapp, A. C. Daniel and L. D McCrary. Tuesday evening -Mrs. Jennie Briggs entertained a few friends Miss Ina May Pitts spent the week-end at her home at Renno. Miss Emmie Robertson lias re turned from several weeks’ stay in New York. ‘ Mrs. Sadie Mazyck and Mrs. Fannie Livingston arc visiting in Abbeville. Dr. W. S. Bean has returned from a short visit to his daughter, Mrs. L. M. Kennedy, at Spartan burg. Mr. Louis Woodson is attending Orphanage commencement. Mrs. F. H. Caldwell, of Tampa, Fla., is the guest of Miss Caroline Caldwell. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes and little daughter, left Tuesday for Charles ton where they will be this sum mer. Mrs. W. S. Bean has returned from a visit to Augusta, Ga. Mrs. John C. Henry and daugh ter, of Greenville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young and family ; Miss Louise Jones left last week for Columbus, Ga., to visit rela tives. Miss Louise Austin is in Rock Hill attending Winthrop summer school. - of found anywhere in the Carolinas. Mrs. Ruth A. Dodd, director of pub lic health nursing of the South Caro- lioa board of health, was in Chester recently and formally mapped out the work iphich Miss Clara M. Curren county nurse,, is to undertake. Miss Curran expects to work in various sec tions of Chester county during the week, with the exception of Saturday, when she will be at her office, where she will be glad to have the people I \ • ■ . -r f ' Good Times Are Here t 1 vr***-";- - ■* t in honor of,;Dr, and Mrs. S. C. Hays. The evening was thorough ly enjoyed. A delicious course sup per was served to the following guests: Dr. and Mrs. Hays, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Owens, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. ^Jodie Chandler, Dr. and Mrs. James R. Copeland and Miss Dor cas Masoft. —,M iss Nan Cope la nd delightfully entertained the. G. G. G. Club on Friday evening at a delicious guessing contest was held in which Miss Mary Henry won the prize of a box of candy. Miss Copeland’s guests were Misses Elizabeth Thompson, of Abbeville, B. .Copeland, Marie Cos by, Mary Henry and Sybil Bur dette. . —' -o— Tuesday afternoon Misses Kath erine and Sarah Ray Coleman en tertained their friends at a birth day party, Miss Katherine being ten years of age and Miss Sarah Ray having reached her fifth year. In spite of the rainy weather the little folks nil had a good time. Cream with two kinds of cake and lemonade were served, which 'was thoroughly enjoyed. The^ guests who enjoyed ibis pleasure were: Misses Frances Addy, Fay find Helen Adair, Gertrude Spoon, Uda B. Copeland, Martha Blake- ly. Willie Rudd Fuller, Mary Todd, Alva Wilson, Caroline Hentz, Frances and Elizabeth Shealy, Vir ginia Benjamin, Sarah Wier, Elsie Adair, Janette Pitts, Grady, Nan nie Sue and Florence Adair, Vi vian and Hugh Shealy, Marguerite Dillard, Gaston Wilder, Arthur Beniamin. Sidney Bryson and Ma- rion Hentz. ) Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Woodruff of .Musgrove entertained a number of friends at dinner last Saturday in honor of the return of their son, Orion, from war service in France. A sumptuous dinner was • served under the spreading trees. Those enjoying the hospitality of the family and who extended con gratulations upon the return of the son were: Mr. Woodruff’s mother, Dr. a&d Mrs. L. Ross Lynn, Mrs. Miss Elizabeth Thompson, Abbeville, has returned home after being the guest of Miss Nan Cope land. Mrs. J. G. Addy is in Newberry visiting her sister, Mi's. James F. Todd. ' Miss Mary Bean has gone to Forest City; N. C., to engage in welfare work at that place for the summer. 1 Miss Sarah Frances Glenn is in Thomasville, N. C., attending a house party. Robert S. Owens, who has been the guest of Mrs. Edgar Ow ens, has gone to Chester, to visit her sister, Mrs. Henry Devaga. call and consult With her in reference to her work. .!<*•*• i. 'U Civil Enginees Employed. Gaffney.—The town council of Gaff ney has employed a practical civil en gineer to make estimates of certain work which is contemplated in the near future. The work is being plan ned now and it is expected to be com pleted as speedily as it may be pos sible to do so. County Auditor J. W. George, has called a meeting at his office of the county board of tax assessors for the purpose of setting valuations on the ^automobiles of the county. Raymond Dobson, son of R. A. Dob son, had the misfortune to have his arm broken Just above the wrist while cranking a Ford for an acquaintance. While the injury is very painful, the young man is getting on as well as can be expected. \ •That is, they are here if we want them. Prosperity depends largely upon the right mental attitude. If we all sit back and wait Permanent Base Hospital. Columbia.—That the. base hospital at Camp Jackson is to be made a per- ♦ manent adjunct to the camp is the substance of the contents of a tele gram received by Joseph D. Miot, pres ident of the Columbia .Chamber of Commerce, from former Senator Chris tie Benet. Several days ago a report reached the chamber to the effect that the hos pital wa* to be removed. The camp committee of the chamber at once got busy on the proposition. Former for the return of conditions which prevail ed before the World war we will wait - o' many a long year—if riot forever—and meanwhile business will be rotten. We’ll never get, back to 1914. This is 1919, and , t conditions have changed. A new deal has been made. Pick up your cards and play the game the best you can.- If you have courage, punch and coiS.mjjm-sense—and will pull together with others—we will have the greatest period of prosperity in our history. Thrift is, however, as'.necssary as ever—in fact it is more necssary. Waste not and put your savings in this bank where they will grow. i I -\j Senator Benet made inquiry of the war department as to the matter and was advised that following the general policy of the war department no more overseas wounded men would be sent to the base hospital here but would, inktead. be sent to the general hospi tals. The Camp Jackson hospital will, however, be maintained as a base hos pital sufficient large to care for the nven being demobilized here and later will be maintained as a permanent base hospital in connection with the permanent camp. Cotton Marketing Association. Orangeburg.—The Orangeburg Cot ton Marketing Association ' has been organized in accordance with an act of the legislature making possible the association. The main purpose of the association* ip. to secure for the farmer Mr. Willie Austin is in Chicafw-| the highest, price possible for his cot ton. grading and selling it for him. attending the Chicago University. Miss Aycock, who has, been the guest of Mrs. J. W. Copeland, left this week for Atlanta. # Miss Evio Shands is visiting rel atives in Greenville and at Clem- son College. Mr. Connor Nelson spent the week-end in town with friends. Miss Lueile MeColl is visiting her sister. Miss Beulah MeColl. Mr. F. A. Cook, of Andersorf'is visiting Mrs. R. D. Bryson. Jack Clarke, of Forsythe is here for the Orphanage meneement. - Mrs. Anna Fleidner and drep, of Little Mountain, are visit ing friends and relatives in town. Mrs. Bessie Hammock, of Flor ida, is here for the Orphanage commencement. Ga., oom- eh il- UMVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS. Entrance txamlnatioria to the Uni versity of South Carolina will be held by the County Superintendent of Edu cation at the court house FYiday, July ,1, 1919, at 9 a. m. Entrance exam inations will also be held at the Uni versity, September 17 and 18, 1919. The University offers varied courses of study in science, literature, history, law and business. The expenses are moderate and many opportunities for self support are offeerd. A large num ber of scholarships are available«.Mil- itary training compulsory for fresh men and J sophomores. - Reserve Officers’ Training- Corps. For full particulars write to President W. S. Currcll, • University of South Carolina, 48-3t ’ Columbia S. C. Ice Cream Freezers Just arrived. All sizes. Vo advance In price. Ing a full line of regular and player Pianos. ’ S. M. & E v H. WILKES * LU. V Milton K. Jefferson, who has beeii engaged in cotton business for a num ber of years, has been elected to have’ p charge of the cotton sales for the fanners on the Orangeburg market. A charge of 25 cents per bale will T>® made for all cotton sold/ There has been a good deal of criti cism of the price paid for cotton at present and it is thought now that by the operation of the marketing asso ciation the Orangeburg cotton market will be made one of tae very best in th6 State. Pclice Salaries Raised. Darlington.—At a recent meeting of the new town council, it was decided to increase the salaries of all police officers on the force. The council also created another police job. giving to the Darlington Manufacturing district a night policeman. In the absence of Mayor J^A. McLeod. G. B. Brasington has been elected mayor pro tern. Citation For Bravery. Washington (Special.)—Lieutenant Robert Gilmer, Anderson, S. C., was included in the list of citations made public by the war department as the basis for awards of the distinguished service cross. Die First National Bank CLINTON’S STRONGEST BANK” f The Finishina \. Tenches to a Home 1 I ! 5 Here a little-^there a little. A rug, table, chair, rocker or something else to add the finishing touch that makes a perfect home. Distinctive homes are not necessarily the most expensive ones. The adding piece by piece, of really good furniture creates at last the home that you are proud to own, A We Specialize in furniture that is . good, Lindsay Norment has been recom mended for rural carrier for Raynham. He was the highest ranking man who stood the examinatfon. Next to him came Dr. W. F. Lowrey. a Troatan. There is a hot contest over this place and many people favor Lowrey. Morrow Machine Plant Wrecked. Cherter.—Fire completely wrecked the Morrow Machine Company’s plant near Chester, causing a damage o! approximately $4,500 with no insur ance. The fire probably caught fronr a match thrown in some gasoline after Emdley C. Tomberli nhad igniter a cigarette. The fire Is said to have spread quickly to the 56-gallon ton) and soon the structure was a mass oi ruins. Is the loss were two autonfio biles, a motorcycle and the planta tools and machinery, / I | ! i i L in pieces designed by master craftsmen, for just such a home as yours. Visit this store and ask to be shown through whether you are wanting a piece of fur niture or not. W e are always glad to show you. ’MIIIPSOD COMPANY The Home-Makers, Clinton, S. C. I 4 - \ - —— ► 4 / •. ■ i ■ jfSHSHHfi