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PAGE FOUR THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, SOUTH CAROUNA fZfil *01 AHYUNV^yaSHflHX ail)? CHijrmttrle PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. WILSON W. HARRIS Editor and Publisher Entered at the Clinton Post Office as THE TRAINING SCHOOL’S NEEDS In adopting a resolution and ap pointing a committee to urge, upon the legislature the needs of the State Tarining School of this city, The Commercial Club has taken a most .timely ''and Commendable action. Throughout the state an increased interest is being awakened in the needs of this institution and it’s un fortunate inmates, and many clubs, both men’s and wumen's TlHVP hmRT resolutions calling upon the General Assembly for an enlarged interest and support towards this schooL Cer- Foreicn Advortiainc Representative THE AMERICAN PRESS ASSOCIATION ] The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of it’s subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. Make all remittances to THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO Clinton, 8. C. CLINTON, S. C.,. JAN. 10, 1923 * Terms of Subscription: One year. $1.50 Six months _ ^ | tainly, Clinton should her interested, Three months 50 ^ ^ ^ of ^ an(| aya e m a vance those who have visited there and ob served the work being accomplished for the unfortunate people that need it’s care, have been stirred with an interest and a sympathy that needs to be further awakened among the entire citizenship of South Carolina. Such sentiment as is being express ed by various individuals and organi- zatons in the state, will hare ef fect, and we trust, serve to awaken the legislature to the needs of the school. It is gratifying to note that Gov. McLeod in his message to the General Assembly on the same day that the Commercial Club met, gave ssf htff h4aMy ewdoVsemgnt Wt air in creased appropriation for this insti tution and urged it upon the legisla message. A building program, to better pro vide for the comfort of the present population of the institution and to further provide for the vast num ber of pressing applications for ad mission, is now befo.re our law-mak ers.. It may not sound pleasant, yet it is true, that the legislature has never given this institution a fair deal. It’s attitude toward it has been one of stinginess and lack of in terest rather than one of support and liberality as it should be. Now that a considerable amount of educational work is being done, resulting in the' presenting of the actual facts in the case, there can be no excuse for this further apparent indifference and in adequate support (towards this in stitution, and we trust that the legis- laure will see it’s needs, the great ness of the work being done their for it’s helpless citizens, and in a liberal manner provide that need as it should have done before now. The Commercial Club has gone on record' and is to be commended. Let every citizen in the community in terested in the school, let "his or her views be known to the county dele gation and to the entire general as sembly. It will do good. THE CITY HALL QUESTION The Chronicle is glad to note that city council at its recent meeting went on record as favoring the erec tion of a modern city hall building. We have several times in the past called this need to the public’s at tention and are confident that such a move will meet with general satis faction among our people. The unde veloped property of the city on North Broad Street could be utilized for this purpose and a building ample to take care of the city clerk and may or’s offices, police department, court rooms, electrical and fire departments, and a community hall on the second fleer for the activities of the city’s various organizations, would prove an asset and benefit to the city. The present property on Musgrove street is inadequate and not suited for the city’s needs. We note that it is now proposed by the city authori ties to sell this building, and that accomplished, to proceed with a new building. If a reasonable price is put on this property, in all proba bility it can be disposed of and plans then projected for a modern and com plete municipal building. The Cl^onicle is glad to know this matter is being given consideration. It is certainly needed, and why some such action has not been taken be fore now we are unable to see. “We would try to so farm that the soil would get better each year. “We would have one* or two main money crops, but we would market many small surplus products. “We would have pastures. “There would be pigs and poul try. “There would be a lawn and some flowers. “We would set out fruit trees ever WlhttS*. “We would begin a pecan orchard. ‘ “We would keep the machinery ufl- der shelter. “The wife and children would be given profitable work to do about the house and kept out of the fields as much as possible. “There would be no bad places in the road near our house. “We would buy no feed that could be raised at home. “Wg would join the marketing as sociations. “We would welcome the visits of the county agent. “We would not oppose taxes to build better roads or better schools, or to maintain county police. “We would have some music, some games, some books, some newspapers and magazines,, an^ ejppgb to keep the 5 social side developed.’ txttmtttmmmtnnmtmmntsmtmtttmmmmn r' At the beginning of this New Year we are better prepared to take care of THE WATER QUESTION The question of an adequate city water supply keeps bobbing up and sonlething must be dohe in the im mediate future to relieve the present condition. In spite of the punching of several additional wells recently, the supply is still inadequate, and in the summer period it is quite a prob lem to meet .the needs of the com munity, In fact/' it’s impossible. Facing this serious problem, the city council has been making investi gations and a survey of the city with the end in view of providing a com plete filter system and the laying of a pipe line to Beard’s Fork creek, as well as some badly needed exten sions of water mains and sewer lines, especially in the Clinton Mill village section. The news columns of to day’s paper carry an account of the engineers report fixing the cost in the neighborhood of $125,000. The matter is now under advisement by the council and it is very likely that a bond issue will soon be put before the people asking for the needed funds to make these improvements. This water problem is one that the city must face and solve. The pro posed filter plant would supply an abundance of water and materially lower the cost of the city’s water bill. It is now costing the city over $13,000 a year to pump it’s water. The build ing of a filter plant as is contemplat ed, according to the engineer’s report, would result in producing the city’s water supply at a cost of $4>000, and of more than doubling the present supply at a cost of approximately $6,000 operating expense. This shows a considerable saving to the city and would certainly prove a paying prop osition. Furthermore, adequate wa ter supply vraultf change the city’s rating pertaining to fire risks and thereby give the city property owners a considerable lower insurance rate. All of these facts should be taken in consideration anrf when the matter is/^presented to the Voters they will nbt only see the urgent need of the improvements, but the wisdom and economy of putting a check to its pre sent expensive water system. Few towns the size of Clinton, are still depending upon limited well facili ties to provide their Water consump tion needs. The time has about oome when relief nraat be provided and we should face the issue in an unbiased, intelligent, and business-like manner, ENOUGH MONEY A Wall Street curb broker retired the other day under unique circum stances. He turned his business over to three young employees. He in tends to spend the rest of his days looking after his personal affairs, running a small town newspaper, en joying the companionship of his growing son and daughter, traveling and playing golf. Because there are to be no pockets in his shroud, this man came to the conclusion that enough money was all he needed. In his case “enough” is a couple of million dollars. Many years, Campaign Talk Already Begins to Buzz. Laurens, Jan. 7.—Local political matters are beginning to be a subject of interest, though the campaign and election are many months off yet. Offices that are to be filled by election this year include State Senator, three House members, sheriff, clerk of court, auditor and treasurer and two county commissioners. For the office of sheriff, S. C. Reid, incumbent, will offer for another term. Columbus L. Owings, chief of the rural police department, will be in the race for sheriff, he has stated. C. A. Power, clerk of court, is un derstood to be a' candidate for re- election, but no formal announcement has been made by him to this effect. Toy A. Drummond, county commis sioner, will be a contender for the of fice of clerk of court, he has stated in response to inquiry. He formerly re sided at Lanford. After being elected as a member of the county board of commissioners, Mr. Drummond mov ed to'the city and accepted the posi tion of manager of the Laurens Bond ed Warehouse in connection with his official duties, which do not conflict. Senator O. P. Goodwin will stand for reelection, he says. Others who are announced or potential candidates for the honor of being Senator from the County of Laurens, include W^ Carl Wharton, of Waterloo; Jack H. Davis, of Clinton ,and C. D. Nance, of Cross Hill, now a member of the House delegation from the county. No announcement for other offices have been given, but the game is yet young and there will probably 5 be many contestants for each office. the wants of our customers than ever be- colet us serve you. . :s ymi-Sipt Furniture COMPANY “THE HOME MAKERS” * • CLINTON, - - - - • SOUTH CAROLINA TRAINING SCHOOL INMATES GRATEFUL TO CLUB Americans in recent counted that much money a mere be ginning to the wealth they wished to, amass. This retiring broker has provided for his immediate relatives, and has made certain investments more than sufficient to supply his needs and grant his wishes for the rest of his life. He will leave some money to his two children, but not so much as he would if he went on with his busi ness. He would rather spend more time with them now than leave them, after his death, “enough money to make fools out of them.” Some persons will sigh and wish they had this man’s good luck. Oth ers will smile and admire his good sense. Just piling up dollars is no occupation for a sane and healthy human being. Making money to turn it to constructive purposes, making it for the purpose of securing a pro per amount of leisure and then using that leisure to its fullest enjoyment is justifiable. “Enough” would vary in amount for individuals. For some of us this man’s $2,000,000 would be more than enough. For others the goal may be still higher. But every person who shows an understanding of the right ful place of money in human life and progress—not an end in itself but only a means to an end—sets his fellowmen a fine example in living. None of us will need pockets in our shrouds. Clifton A.. Grant, of Training School, Writes of Appreciation of Com mercial Club’s Courtesies. The following letter of apprecia tion in behalf of the inmates of the State Training School, has been re ceived by the president of the Com mercial Club: State Training School, Clinton, S. C. * Commercial — 1 Clinton, S. C. ^ Gentlemen: In behalf of the patients at the State Training School and especially those at the colonies, I wish to ex tend to each one of your organiza tion our sincere thanks for the nice lot of fruit, candy, nuts and raisins sent us last week, also the fire-works. I have been told many years ago that the best way to reach a child’s heart was through it’s appetite, and as the majority of the patients here are children in mind, though not in age, I wish to state that you “hit the nail on the head,.” Wishing each and every one of your club muefi success, happiness and prosperity through the year of 1924, and succeeding years, I am, Respectfully, your friend and well- wisher, Clifton A. Grant. “IF WE HAD A FARM” ►Here is what the editor of The Moultrie (Ga.) Observer says he would do, “If we had a farm.”: “We would grow a lot of velvet b£ans. “We would grow cotton in reason. “We would keep the weevil out of our field, at least until the season of migration arrived. “We would keep good dairy cat tle. “We would raise fine oalvte into priceless dairy cows. \ A STATEMENT OF THE CONDITION OF THE Best in electrical mer chandiser— PARROTT ELECTRIC. WHAT DO P. S. JEANS DO? OTFIS THAT EAST" J. B. ER0NT1S JEWELER CLINTON' S. C. - ' Of Clinton, S. C. - — Condensed from Report to the Tomptroller of the Currency. At the Close of Business Dec. 31,1923 -7— RESOURCES LOANS AND DISCOUNTS ...$498,103.44 U. S. BONDS .7. 100,000.00 LIBERTY BONDS 41,075.00 STOCK FEDERAL RESERVE BANK 4,500.00^ BANKING HOUSE, FURNITURE AND FIXTURES 15,500.00 CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS ... 154,554.47 DUE FROM U. S. TREASURY 5,000.00 OTHER ASSETS ." 14,520.75 TOTAL ....$833,253.66 t t _ * . LIABILITIES CAPITAL STOCK S ....: $100,000.00 SURPLUS AND PROFITS CIRCULATION * DEPOSITS .... DUE TO BANKS BILLS PAYABLE 63,076.42 100,000.00 563,621.04 6 f 556.20 NONE TOTAL *Vr "1— ...$838,253.66 Depository for United States Government, State of S6uth Carolina, County of Laurens, City of Clinton. We Solicit Accounts of Individuals, Corpor ations. and Firms for Either Commercial or Saving Accounts. mmwmi nmtmunm