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* THE CHRONICLE . Strive* To Be a Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable. If Ton Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE Ton Don’t Get Tbe News. we YQLUMEXJOY CLINTON, 8. C„ THURSDAY, JAWJAKY lOth,1924 NUMBER 2 JUIURY MEnWC COMIRCIil CLUB Larfe Attendance Present For First Meeting of Year—Two Football Teams Are Guests—Joint Meeting of Clinton-Lau- rens Clubs Is Pro- * ■ » posed. Y >' r' The January meeting of the Com mercial Club was held Tuesday even ing in the club room with W. W. Har- ria, the presideRt, presiding- in -tlre chair. The dinner was served by the . jfotel Clinton, ends unusually large attendance. Thanks was offered at the opening of the meeting by Dr. M. G .Woodworth The club had as it’s guests for the evening the Thornwell Orphanage football team, state champions, and the Clinton high school team. James Stamps, captain of the Thornwell team, and James Witherspoon of the high school eleven, were called upon by the president and made happy re marks of appreciation that were en thusiastically received by the club’s membership. There were also number of visitors present as. the guests of members, among them be ing: Messrs. E. P. Minter, Geo. Blake ly, A. C. Tqdd, M. L. Smith and T. F. Patton of < Laurens as the guests of J. F. Jacobs, Sr., Messrs. C. H. Hall and S R. Dorroh as the guests of J. Hamp Stone; A. W. Blumbery superintendent of construction of the new postoffice, with C. F. Winn; A. M Cobb with 0. I. Shealy; and Dr. E Mood Smith, recently moved here from Laurens, as the guest of the club. At the opening of the business meeting, the president announced the reception into the club of four new members, Dr. D. J .Woods, pastor of the First Presbyterian church; J. H. Flanagan, of the Chronicle Publishing Company; Geo. W. Hollingsworth of Rev. Stephen R. Brock Died At His .Hone In Winston-Salem At Ripe Old Age. The Rev. Stephen R. Brock, v for merly of this city, passed away at his home in Winston-Salem last Mon day. The following account, taken from a Winston-Salem paper, will be read here with regret by his friends and acquaintances: ‘Rev. Stephen Rhodes Brock, well- known Baptist minister of this state, died yesterday morning at 10:20 o’clock at the home of his son, Judge Waltev. -^ Breefi-. ^SZ^-West Fifth FORMER CLINTON CITIZEN DEAD FIRST NATIONAL BANK HAS PROSPEROUS YEAR President’s Report For 1923 Shows Progress and Is Vary Gratify ing—Cashier Goo. W. Cope land Resigns. The annual meeting of the stock holders of the First National Bank was held Tuesday afternoon in the directors room with President B. H. Boyd presiding. The annual report of the president showed that a very prosperous year had been experienc ed and the stockhelders were highly gratified with the condition of their institution. ' . DIAL DISCUSSES THE; COTTON FUTURE ACT W. R. Shelton.” able to assist in securing the federal building for Clinton and invited the club to call upon him whenever he may be of service. Dr. B. 0. Whitten, of the State Training School, and Dr. L. RoSs Lynn of the Thornwell Orphanage, expressed their appreciation of the courtesies and interest shown by the club towards these institutions dur ing the Christmas holidays. Mr. J. F. Jacobs, Sr., expressed his pleasure in having attended the meet ing of the Laurens Business League last week, and urged a closer spirit of cooperation between the Laurens and Clinton organizations, declaring that the results will be a new energy and enthusiasm if the clubs will work together for the common interests of the county. With this end in view he offered a resolution which was unanimously adopted, calling for an annual or semi-annual joint meeting of the two clubs to consider matters of vital interest to the county. The place of meeting, time, and the var ious details are to be worked out by a joint committee and a motion was adopted calling upon the board of di rectors of the Commercial Club to overture the Laurens organization to arrange for such a meeting. Several members of the Laurens club were present and expressed their' hearty approval of the idea. A motion was adopted calling for the appointment of a committee from the club to present and urge the needs of the State Training School of this city upon the General Aaseiftbly. An extensive building program is contemplated for this institution the coming year, and Gov. McLeod in his message to the legislature on Tues day strongly recommended an in creased appropriation for the school. The president appointed the follow ing committee to handle the matter: Dir. L. Ross Lynn, chairman, A. B. Blakely, Dr. J. Lee Young, Dr. R. E. Sadler and C. W. Stone. The matter of insufficient county funds for the maintenance of cross country roads was called to the club’s attention. At a recent meeting of the Laurens club resolutions were adopt ed calling upon the county delegation make an appropriation of 91,900 each township in the county for (Continued on Page Five) street, this city, where h$ has resided “^His health KHTfC not been good since he was stricken with apoplexy five years ago. He had been critically ill for several weeks and death was not unexpected. The deceased war born in Dublin county April 22, 1854, and when quite young his parents moved to Kinston, Lenoir county, where he was reared and lived until he was 25 years of age. His first marriage was to Miss Mary Shaw, of Chesterfield, S. C., after which they moved back to Kin ston. . After entering the Baptist minis try, the Rev. Brock served various churches in this state and South Caro lina, among them being churches at Clinton, Rock Hill, and Lancaster, the latter being his last active charge. It was at Lancaster ftiat he was stricken with apoplexy. For the last three years the de ceased has resided with his son, Judge Brock, and since the family moved to Winston-Salem he has made his home with them here. Rev. Mr. Brock was married a sec ond time in RockJ|ft, S. C., in 1911, to Mrs. SallieJflflms, who survives him. There we^^vo children by the first marriage, one of which died at the age of six years. The surviving son is Judge Brock, of this city. The interment was held at Wades- boro Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, and interment followed in the cemetery there. The service TKTYebdrt showed^lolir asseS of over $833,000, deposits of ^ J.V i^Jo_jmxestigaU TO Tells of His Efforts. Sorry That Growers of Staple Were Not Represented at Hearing. Washington, Jan. 5.—Senator N. B. Dial said today: “Ever since I have been in the Senate I have been trying to amend the Cotton Future Contract Law, In February, 1922, I had passed in the Senate a resolution referring the question of my amendment and the operation of cotton exchanges gener ally to the commission, as the public knows, ip composed of r , five of the strongest experts in the UnrtecT‘5tates' the Metropolitan Life Insurance Com- and E. C Robin■saaaaar.eK e ® rn *tery there. The service SeMhrfelLuhiber (imp.STTc^*^ end dial welcome was extended the new members by the club. A communication was read from Sen. N. B. Dial, in responce to the club’s committee expressing it’s ap preciation of his efforts in behalf of the new postoffice building.. Senator Dial expressed his pleasure in being bf $63,000. The usual eight per cent on the capital stock of $100,000 was paid for the year, and the outlook for 1924 business at this popular bank ing institution is one of optimism. At the meeting Tuesday afternoon, Geo. W. Copeland, cashier and active vice-president of the bank, tendered his resignation which was accepted with reluctance by the board. Mr. Copeland haa been connected with the bank for a number of years and has rendered valuable and faithful ser vice in the various positions he has held. In severing his relation, he goes with the Farmer’s Mercantile Company of this city, having bought an interest in that business. • Directors of the institution, re elected for another year are: J. S. Craig, J. M. Pitts, L. H. Davidson, R. Z. Wright, G. A. Copeland, T. D. Copeland, Geo. W. Copeland and B. H. Boyd. At a subsequent meeting of the directors the following officers were elected: B. H. Boyd, president; J; S. Craig and R. Z. Wright, vice-presi dents; L. D. McCrary, discount clerk; Joe L. Davidson, book-keeper; Mrs. S. L. Pitts, stenographer. The posi tion of cashier, made vacant by Mr. Copeland’s resignation, will be filled at a subsequent meeting of the board t of directors. unfair deal COMMERCIAL BANK IN SPLENDID CONDITION One of the Best, Yean In the Ineti- tut ion’s History Haa Jupt Clos ed—Same Officers Are Re elected. A note of optimism prevailed in the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Commercial Bank held Tuesday afternoon and presided over by it’s president, H. D. Henry. The presi dent’s report showed that 1923 was a prosperous year and that a bright future lies ahead of this institution. The officers were commended and mnm WOK COUNCIL City Puts On Four Cents Cooking Rato—Bnilding of Modern City Hall and Complete Filter System Is Contem plated. The City Council held its regular monthly meeting last Thursday night. Routine matters were taken-up-and congratulated upon foe splendid-n^aa- lAiapesed oLnad-atttgf matters discus- ner irTwhich the bank’s affairs have sed. Reports were read from tha. handled as^is evideneeff thflSe heads of departments and There was Rev; BACK FROM CHARLOTTE to SCHOOLS REOPEN AFTER HOLIDAYS New Session’s Work Entered Upon Monday Morning. Two Changes In Faculty. With children and teachers in their places, the Clinton city schools re sumed work Monday morning after a two weeks’ vacation for the holi days.Class work was immediately entered into and the regular routine is now under way. i. In the grammar school there are two changes in the faculty. Mrs. W. H. Simpson has been elected teacher of the fourth grade, succeeding Miss Mary Harlee, resigned. Miss Essie Young heads the fifth grade, succeed ing Miss Mary Workman, who resign ed before the holidays to return to her home at Kinard. Local Ford Man Journeys Over Charlotte For Get-to-Gether Meeting. E. W. Ferguson, good fellow, and local Ford dealer, has returned from several day’s stay in Charlotte where he attended the annual meeting of Ford dealers in North held Carolina. Such a meeting is each year early in January at which time plans are made for the year’s work and the dealers contracts are signed and ^pcepted. Mr. Ferguson signed his contract for -1924 and states that with his increased al lowance,. he will be able to take care of *all Ford needs for the coming year. Mr. Ferguson is one of the leading J^prd dealers in the Carolinas, and both in his sales and repair depart ments he renders a service that is satisfactory and appreciated by his large lis tof customers. NEW LUTHERAN PASTOR MUSGROVE COUNCIL ELECTS Will Preach For Local Congregation For First Time Next Sunday. The Rev. M. R. Wingard, formerly of Plains, Ga., but who recently mov ed to Greenwood to accept the Green- wood-Clinton Lutheran pastorate, will preach his first sermon for his Clin ton congregation next Sunday morn ing at eleven o’clock in the Masonic Hall. At this service the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper will be adminis tered and (he public Is conlially in vited for this special occas.on and to hear and welcome the new pastor. Mr. Wingard succeeds Dr. A. J. Bowers as pastor of the local church. He is a successful minister and comes highly recommended for the work he has accepted of the joint pastorate. Names Directing Officers For New Year’s Work. Musgrove Council No. 40, R. and S. M., at a recent meeting, elected the following officers to serve for 1924: * R .W. Phillips, T. I. M.; L. E. Hat ton, D. M.; W. P. Jacobs, P. C. W.; F. M. Boland, Treasurer; J. K. John son, Recorder; G. E. Tumblin, C. G.; F. C. Pinson, C. C.; G. F. Wren, Stew ard; L. R. Stone, Sentinel. Miss Kathleen Dean spent Satur day and Sunday with home-folks at Whitmire. wmen congress may refer to it. They Me provided with all the^facillties that the United States Government can give, and with the best expert talent in the country. “After investigating and consider ing this subject for eleven months, the commission reported unanimous ly to the Senate during the last week of the last session sustaining my con tention, to wit, that the present law operates unjustly as to the growers of cotton. This was a preliminary report and further investigation is to be had on the amendment and other questions involved. “The commission advertised in Oc tober it would have a hearing on my resolution for three days in Novem ber, permitting any and everybody in the United States to appear for and against my proposal, and to make any other suggestions that they might concerning exchanges dealing in cot ton. At this hearing a large number of people appeared, representatives from all the exchanges from Mexico to New York, and opposed my pro posed amendment and suggested southern warehouse delivery for cot ton sold on future contracts. Such men as George H. McFadden, of Mc- Fadden Brothers, of Philadelphia; William Clayton, of Anderson; Clay ton & Fleming, of New York; Mr. Harris, of New York, and many oth ers appeared before said commission aftd spoke. “It was distressing to my mind at this hearing to note the absence of the real parties at interest, to wit, the growers of cotton. To my mind, this is by far the greatest subject that confronts the southern people today. A correction of this evil and South { would aid ift-restoring prosperity to the South and we can never become the prosperous and contented people we were intended to be with this in cubus on top of us. “The Trade Commission very kind ly consented for me to reply to all The arguments that had been present ed and I have just finished present ing the side of the growers of cot ton, as I see it. I ^opposed with all the power that was within me south ern delivery on New York contracts. That is another ingenious proposi tion which has the semblance of some reason, but to my mind it would al ways greatly depress the price of cot ton. “I did not go into the question of the injustice of the contract between the buyers and sellers, because the commission had already unanimous ly agreed with me on this point. I directed most of my argument to the injurious effect of these contracts upon the growers of cotton, who it might be said constitute a third party to every future contract, because the contract unfortunately affects them. The price of the contract practically fixes the price of spot cotton, there fore it ought to be a different con tract, 'but under the law the seller can deliver any of all ten grades on (Continued on Page Five) GOES WITH FATHER W. G. King Forms Partnership With B. L. King In Mercantile Business. 1 W. G. King, for several years past a member of the firm of King & Little, fancy grocers, has sold his interest in that concern and formed a partnership with his father, B. L. King, dealer in ladies’ read-to-wear. The store is to be conducted in the future under the firm name of B.'L. King A Son, and will carry a com plete line of ladies’ wear. Both members of the firm are well known in this community and their friends unite in wishing for them n success ful business career. . • Mr. Gus W. Greenwood on bust iworfh was in Wednesday. MAGIC MOCCASINS * When Hiawatha strapped on his magic moccasins he could measure a mile at a single stride. But, at best, he traveled at s snail’s pace compared to the speed you can make today. Glance through your paper and in a few moments you have covered the earth. You jump from New York to San Francisco, Pittsburgh to London, Toledo to Timbuktu. You know what is going on the world over almost as soon as the events ccur. Turn to the advertising columns and you are transported to ' the grocer’s, the clothier's, the furniture store; you visit the factory of a manufacturer, or talk with the inventor of a new . household appliance. Right in your own armchair, unhurried, unworried and with out effort, you can make your Choice of good merchandise,, check up values and compare prices. Merchants and manufacturers who put advertisements in this paper must give good value. They know that advertising, by •increasing the number of their sales, will enable them to lower prices and give you more for your money—and at fhe same time increase their own income; Read The Chronicle Advertisements and You’ll Be Miles Ahead of the Magic Moecaaiaw. steady, healthy gain in the volumn of business enjoyed by this youngest bank in the city. The bank paid it’s usual (^ividend for the year of 10 per cent on it’s capital stock of $50,000, this being the largest dividend paid by any bank in the county. The report of President Heary showed total assets of oevr $461,000; deposits of $373,000; and surplus and undivided profits of more than $30,- 000. The directors re-elected for the year at the annual meeting are: Geo. W. Young, J. I. Copeland, Dr. D. M. Douglas, F. M. Boland, L. H. David son, H. D. Henry and Dr. Jack H. Young. The officers re-elected by the di- * rectors at a subsequent meeting are: H. D. Henry, president; Geo. W. Young, vice-president; L. H. David son, vice-president; F. M. Boland, cashier. HOSPITAL RENDERS VALUABLE SERVICE Report of Past Year Shows Satisfac tory Work at Dr. Hays’ Hospital The hospital was opened up for admission of patients in the latter part of March, 1923, and for the past nine months has a very satisfactory report to make of the work that- has been done there. The summer months were exceptionally busy months and j[or t^is season of the year was rath er unusual, during the months of July and August nearly all the pri vate rooms being occupied most of the time. In August a charter was obtained from the Secretary of State permit ting the organization of a training school for nurses, and the first class of two young ladies was Jaegun in September. Each year a new class will begin its career in study and practical nursing. The didactic teach ing is done by the local physicians who have kindly consented to teach the various branches of study that is required by all well organized train ing schools. The practical nursing is taught by the superintendent and heud nurse. The hospital is glad to report that the services of Miss War ren, the head nurse, have been ob tained for -the coming year. From the opening in March the hospital has admitted one hundred and forty nine patients, and the aver age number of patients per day dur ing this period was between five and six. During this period thirty-four pati ents were admitted into free beds, ag gregating 564 days, and averaging about two per day for the entire period. The percentage of occupancy of free beds was approximately 33 per cent. The percentage of admis sions of patients into free beds was 23 per cent. The institution of the free beds by the good ladies of the Woman’s Hos pital Association, and the mainten ance of these four beds has been of great benefit to those who had the privilege of using its service and it has made it possible for the hospi tal to carry on with that end of the work in charity that all institutions of this kind are called upon to do. general discussion on the reports. The officers were commended for their showing. At the request of the "Board of Health the time for keep ing hogs within the city limits was extended from February 1st to March 1st. After thinking the matter over for several months an dmaking a number of inquiries of other towns, the Coun cil decided to allow a cooking rate of 4 cents per kilowat During the last year a number of improvements have been made at the power plant putting it in excellent condition. The plant is not large enough, however, to take care of any number of ranges and the number will necessarily have to be limited. Mr. Tumblin, Super intendent of the plant, says that v U the users of light and power would lighten up as much as possible the early part of the night and make the load at that time as little as possible, the plant will be able to take care of all applicants. Applications for pow er for cooking purposes at the new rate must be made at the City Clerk’s office. At the request of the men in charge of the engines, a reduction in their salaries was made and an extra man will be put on making three 8-hour shifts instead of two 12-hour shifts. These men work seven days in the week. The Council dectypd to effer for sale the brick store building on Mus grove street now owned by the city,'' and if it can be sold a modern City Hall building will be erected on the vacant lot on North Broad street. The license ordinance was passed and the Clerk authorized to publish same in the paper and to take partic ular care that all persons and firms subject-to the license tax pay? same within the month of January. At a subsequent meeting on Mon day night, The Ryan Engineering Company of Columbia made their re port on the recent surveys and in vestigations madepertaining to the a building of a complete filter system and the laying of a water pipe line to Beard’s Fork creek as well as some extensions of water mains and sewer lines. Their report showed that these improvements will cost in the neighborhood of $125,000.00. The Council has the matter under ad visement and no doubt the people will be asked to vote bonds for the im provements. Water during the Sum mer and Fall months was very scarce and although additional wells were punched, the extra demand more ths consumed it . Closes Abbeville Store E. J. Adair, proprietor of Adair’s Department Stores in this city and Abbeville, is closing the latter place of business on February first, after successfully operating it for the past fifteen years. In closing his Abbe ville place, Mr. Adair states that it is his intention to give his entire time to his store here in the future. Basketball Tomorrow The basketball teams, both boys and girls, of Gray Court-Owings will play the Clinton teams here tomor row in the college gymnasium at 3 p. m.. .It is hoped that there will be a good attendance as only a few games will be played by the high school teams in Clinton pn account of the difficulty in securing the col lege gymnasium. SCHOOL HEAD RESIGNS . , Rev. E. A. Adams of Colored Schools, Goes To Large Pastorate In Columbia. Rev. E. A. Adams, pastor of the Goldville Methodist church and prin cipal of the colored schools of this city, has resigned his work here and left this week for Columbia where he has been appointed by the bishop to the pastorate of the largest Metho dist church in Columbia, with a mem bership of nearly two thousand mem bers. As the head of the Clinton colored schools, Rev, Adams made a splendid leader and gave entire satis faction to the board of trustees. Both among his own and the white people he was well , liked and esteemed. He is succeeded here by Rev. J. M. John son, for several years past connect ed with the Newberry colored schools. MERCANTILE COW MUST BE FED Cutting down on the adver tising appropriation when busi ness is dull is like cutting down on the cow feed when the milk runs short, philosophically said some fellow who had a sense of \ J humor as well as good business sense. \