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PAGE SIX CLINTON THURSDAY, FE^lUARY 7 t 1924 He Does the Handsome Thing By the Newly Weds They Come To Clinton and Out For Housekeeping. Fit Themselves Grandpa Gives Them the Benefit Of His rwMwTi the Bills. “Miss Summers Polly I-er-dare I—” But the speaker took a header over bashfulness only to hear a sweet:— “Yes Charley.” “Can I aspire to-er to—that is—” Again a lapse into silence followed by an encouraging:— “Yes Charley.” “Oh, if I might only lapse to-er- to—” Another failure of language it was seemingly a hopeless case and it might have been only for a demure: “Charley, I have said yes twice, if yon mean it I mean it too, and—” And to this day that young man insists that he popped the question. All this happened away back in Maine, it wasn’t long before there was a wedding, not much Ionise be fore there came a letter from Polly’s Foxy Grandpa, old Grandpa Turner, long a resident of Laurens county, rich generous and level headed, who wrote effusively of his delight at her exhibition of what he called grit and proposed if the young couple would locate at Clinton, a dandy place to live, with good mercantile institu tions, fine churches* aid excellent school facilities, he would start them in life as a wedding gift. Of course they accepted and were soon bidding friends adieu. A few weeks subse- qnent to the above a travelstained party arrived in Clinton. Our friend, Foxy Grandpa, took charge and led them straightway to the Hotel Clin ton. “Af er breakfast,” remarked Foxy Grandpa. "We will go” out and buy your outfit, and as I promised you an auto as one of your first presents upon your arrival here, we will call now at Ellis Motor Company where I will make you a present of a dandy Hupp Special Touring Car. I don’t want to go in o any high sounding phrases as applied to motor cars, they are all too common and their force is lost, they convey no thought other than the importance of the user. But the comliness of design, the solidity of structure, the economy of upkeep and operation, the ease and comfort in driving, and lastly, the intimate integrity of the whole as exemplified in this up-to-the-min ute Hupp before you settled it with me and you ought to be pleased. We are said both in chorus, we will sure ly be proud of our car and come to Ellis Motor Company for our ac cessories, Hood Tires, etc. The Ellis Motor Company are state agents for Ner-A-Car. I want you to give it the ‘once over’, it has ’em all beat in the saving of gasoline and is a winner. They have ample storage room for taking care of your car and give you the complete Hupp and Overland Service. You can’t help but like the treatment you receive at Ellis Motor Co.” “I’ve picked the lots for your home in an excellent location, so the next tiling is to look up a reliable carpen ter and builder to carry out your plans, buy the lumber and build the new house you contemplate, and Jim Adair is the man to figure with. Honest workmanship and material are essential in building. You will find him using both and employing first class workmen who know their busi ness. He dogs all kinds of building, interior work, shelving, etc., and will give you « turn key job. As samples of his handiwork, I want you to in spect the lr„W. Fergusqn residence, pa, "there will be tinning, roofing, guttering, comice, bracket, skylight work, etc., to be done, and my friends Adams & La wing are the men in tin and sheet metal work. You will want a galvanized iron tank, well casing, tubeing, etc., and they can supply you with the proper articles at the proper price. They do heating and plumb ing of every description and all kinds of repair. You get what you want when you want it, done expertly, at Adams & Lawing.” .KfiiW *T am a firm believer in the eco nomy and safety of electricity, in preference to all of its so called equals,” said Grandpa, “therefore, while the house is in course of con struction we will call, at . Parrott Electric and make arrangements for thoroughly wiring the house for this commodity. Electricity is the light," said he, “it is cleanly, artistic, a labor saver and best of all costs no more than ordinary light and .is always ready. Your Grandma has used it in the old home for years and would be lost, she says, without it Get into the efficiency class, do everything electrically, thereby making house hold work a pleasure and get all of your appliances and equipment at Parrott Electric. He carries the Uni versal and qot Point equipment Domanco Irons, peculators, toasters, grills, curling-irons, nursing bottles, ’Edison Electric Appliance Company' raises, Edison Magda lamps, Premier Vacuum cleaner, /Western Electric Sewing Machine. Peek, wall, ceiling and floor lamps, and all other elec trical equipment. You will want a Radio for the new home and this is Radio headquarters. Parrott handles the Radio Corporation of America’s goods and with a Special "Super Hetrodyne,~“ the most powerful—set the W. B. donee of takes a to com arfll be and the resi-Tl 0 * When he pushes it through without delay. You made; nothing will get away from you. Always remember when elec tricity is the theme, see Parrott Electric every time.” “It is said there are five autos to one bath tub in South Carolina,” said Grandpa, “and as we want to help, change that ratio we’ll call on J. E. Benjamin & Son and make arrange ments for a modem bathroom and shower, with all appurtenances, the best in fixtures, including Kobler, and strictly sanitary plumbing. Anybody can figure op ft plumbing job but it takes mechanics who know their business to install as you want it done and you must be satisfied with all goods and workmanship or Ben jamin & Son are not. They carry the ‘bikes’ and carry all bicycle, equipment They do all kinds of ieati% and everything in repair. They are especially equipped for quick repairing of all kinds with the acetylene welder for intricate work. Have your plumbing and heating done the Benjamin Way anoSceep the doctor away.” “The home beautiful is the slogan now-a-days and beautiful lawns and walks are what you want, so that means a visit to Geo. C. Odiorne, con tracting Engineer in Sewers. Water and Concrete. Concrete walks, of course, are the thing, and you want a'man to place them who knows how and “Geo. C.” is that man. Concrete must be properly .mixed, right pro portions used and then properly lay- ed to give satisfaction and when he puts doWn walks, curbing, Hntals, etc., they stay put. He has all the late machinery and equipment for turning out about anything in con crete, large or small" sewer piping and there is no job too large for him to handle or too small for him to give it his individual attention. If you want quick action in sewer; water or concrete call Geo. 0. Odiorne always.” "The home being complete,” said Foxy Grandpa, "we must now look to the furnishings for it. Hereupon Polly declared she heard so much of the swell furniture and house fur nishings at Fuller-Simpson Furniture Company, that she desired lb go there. The result was they were ushered into such a fine display that the girl was puzzled at first how jbo select, but she soon yielded to the seductiveness of a magnificent parlor son Furniture Co. (The Home Mak ers) were below the very whisper of competition.” “A pretty good start,” said Grand pa, “and now we will visit J. I. Cope land & Brother’s big hardware and implement store, where you will find an endless line of hairdware that stands hard wear. Polly found every thing here for her kitchen and start ed off with a Mascott Range for general use in her kitchen, followed Jbyva New Perfection oil stove for quick action, she added a complete line of graniteware, enamelware, alu- minumware, tinware, Keen Kutter cutlery and tools and a complete kitchen outfit. Charley added his builder’s hardware, the famous Pee- Gee paints, oils, varnishes, stains and Alabastine, and this being the Win chester store, he stocked up on guns, amunition, etc. This is farmers head quarters also,” said Grandpa, “you will find a full line of implements here, including Cole’s cotton and corn planters, grain drills, Oliver plows, buggfes, Old Hickory and Studebaker wagons, Myers spray pumps for fruit and Boll Weevil, also well pumps. A complete line of field fence and barb wire, pipe fittings, belting, milk bottles* and caps. In fact if its hardware, J. I. Copeland & Bro. have it, will get it, or it isn’t made.’*, , “You canfcot live on love alone in that big house,” said Grandpa, “so at the grocery he waxed philoso phical. “Never neglect your larder,^ said he, “that important adjunct of housekeeping controls masculine tem per, to that and you must patronize a grocery firm on whom you can depend for honest goods. For some time I have found Baldwin Bros, per- fectly reliable; you are aure~to find suit, a ut bedroom suit and a dini than pleased with jour turfced over' to yon personality. Perhaps the most funda mental rule for a becoming dress is this, know your type and adopt a mode of dressing that In the simpli- cifcy of good taste, beet‘accentuates jour natural charm. Adair-Sumerel’s ready-to-wear, which include* Print- zess suits and coats and Betty Wales dresses, are built to bring out the more than best in what nature has given you and they, and the employes, are always ready to give you expert advice end help you choose models that will bring out your individuality. They buy right at Adair-Sumerel. As well as sell right, their overhead r is low, compared to larger cities, and vou get the advantage of this in the low prices that are always consist ent were.” “Well scat my boy,” said Foxy Grandpa, with a David Ha rum accent, as they reached the street. “I must run across to The First National Bank and get another check book. Come along and get acquainted with B. H. Boyd, president; J. S. Craig and R. Z. Wright, vice-presidents; Geo. W. Copeland, vice-president and cash ier; L. D. McCrary, discount clerk; Joe L. Davidson, bookkeeper, and Mrs. S. L. Pitts, stenographer, for of course you will do business with them and it is always more pleasant to be personally acquainted with the officers with whom you come in touch. This bank is managed on safe, conservative lines and has a strong working capital and surplus. You will find lights. ing one of his oratorical pi “Now I want you to have the kind of music in the house and if you get anything musical of O’Daniel A Raid, you.will that ia the ODmual; & musical houses of South Carolina and reliability and dependabliness can be placed ia anything they seH. Yeu want a regular piano for the home and the York piano sold by them ia strictly high grade, for tone power, tone sweetness, and beauty of design it simply isn’t excelled. You will want a Gulbransen Registering Piano also, with a supply of Q. R. S. Rolls and then you will be musically equip ped. You have no need to make ap ologies to anyone upon the quality of music furnished with these instru ments in the home. You or anybody else needing anything musical should call on O’Daniel & Reid everytime.” “Take a tip from Noah. He had % straight tip that there was going f o be a lot of rain. He told his friends about it and they laughed at him. When the rain did come Noah had something besides an umbrella. The ones who laughed, lost out. You can laugh back also if your book shelves are stocked with good books that improve the mind and morals. You can read back to Noah’s time ; n books from Coleman’s Book Store. He carries the old, as well as all the new books, in history, fiction and story, all the late papers, magazines a careful dealer always full stock ed with everything in style and fancy groceries fresh and first class, includ ing the famous Chase & Sanborn’s coffee and teas, a general line of high grade canned goods, Heinz pickles, catsups and relishes and fresh fruffs and vegetables. You will find this the up-to-the-minute grocery, quick auto delivery, ring phones 99 and 100, they are Johnny on the spot and" prices down to brass tacks.” “Now for your bakery products,” said Grandpa, “and I want you to take your Grandma’s advice and buy good fresh home bakery products. When it comes to buying all your in gredients, then wasting valuable time over the bread board and hot oven, you are wasting time that could be given to other good uses, and you are wasting money too, besides getting an inferior article, as it stands to reason that bakers who have devoted a life time to the business can bake better bread than a novice. Bettei 1 bread is the kind you get in Clinton Maid Bread at Clinton Bakery. Sub- er and Whitman make it fresh and first class daily and their pies, cakes, pastry*, buns, etc., are, top notches. They fill any orders for any special function promptly. Cleanliness with the use of purest ingredients are by- “ for and insist on products words here, so calf getting Clinton Bakery everytime.” “Next is meat,” said Grandpa, “it goes hand in hand with bread, there fore we must locate a good market where you can get fresh, pure and wholesome meat, home rendered lard, sausage, etc., and my friends Little A Denson are the men to supply you. The reason for this is because they buy and kill the best of everything and keep things fresh ip cold stor age. You will find packing house products here: hams, bacon and a fine linf of delicatessen, fresh oysters, etc., and they will, always treat you right 'Je^lfeep your hubby in good humor Polly, get your juicy steaks, asd other good things to eat, at Lit tle' A Denson’s—for quick service, phone 50 and 54.” “And say Grandpa,” exclaimed Polly, “where will I go for dry goods? This dress of mine is hardly suitable I must admit Well my girl, if you want to select from one of the finest stocks of first class dry goods in this section, I will direct you to kfair- umerel, Inc., who carry a line of s goods, fashionable silks ^ and chic ready-to-wsar, that for variety and real value are seldom see* out side of larger cities. There is a defi- hnportant psychology; of for the woman who realizes that comodations compatible with business principles. A good bank today means more than a convenient medium of exchange it stands in that intimate relationship to its customers whose success contributes to its own. The First National Bank does anything for its customers that a good bank ought to do. Guess I’ll open an ac count with them at once,” said Char les, “as I appreciate good banking connections.” “At this point somewhat to Charles’ confusion, the old gent indulged in a half serious criticism of his per sonal appearance. You are decidedly off style for a townsman,” said he, “and we’d better run into Adair-Mc- Millan Clothing Co.’s big clothing and furnishing house. After Charies had fitted himself out in a neat, late style business suit of Hart, Schaffner A Marx make, Grandpa declared now you look like a newly married man and that we South Carolinians can show you Mainites how to tone up a bit. Having found such a large as sortment of furnishings here at such low prices, Charles invested in a Knox Hat, a supply of Manhattan Shirts, Arrow Collars, Cheney ties, Chalmers underwear, Holeproof hos iery, Sure-fit and Knox caps, sweat ers, and Grandpa couldn’t help but add the Headlight overalls for future qse. Grandpa remarking that he knew, and about everybody else in this section understood, if it was-cor- rect in dress for Grandad, Dad or the Lad, you would find it at Adair- McMillan Clothing Co. properly pric ed.” “Halt!” commanded Foxy Grandpa as the party came in front of Kel ler’s Drug Store. Walk right in. Why Grandpa we’re not sick and— Guess I know that,” laughed he, “but 1 suspect it won’t be long before that young man begins to take an inter est in matters of paregoric and— G-r-a-n-d-p-a. Well go in anyway, besides Polly may find some toilet articles she wants. Sure enough the girl was soon loaded down with bottles of fine perfumes, stationery, etc. This is the home of Nyal reme dies, Eastman Kodaks and supplies and Whitman candies. Their soda fountain is a model of neatness, al ways kept so, all the late drinks and Sundaes are properly served and with pure fruit juices by Carroll Pitts, the ladies’ man of this establishment. Come here and hear the radio con certs every evening, and don’t for get to come here with your pre scriptions as you will find none but competent pharmacists at Kellers Drug Store, using the purest of drugs.” "If there is one thing above all oth er that you young folks are parti cular about it is your footwear,” said Grandpa, “and the place for particu lar people to have their wants antici pated is at J. A. Bailey’s big shoe department of his general merchan dise store. He has the /ihoes here to fit your feet, your fancy and your finances,” said Grandpa, “and as to wear—well your Grandma and I have tried ’em and we will guarantee their lasting qualities. Polly was not long in selecting a handsome walking boot of Dorothy Dodd make, Charley a foot form last of Howard A Foster and while Polly was casting shy glances at the Red Goose line for the little tot, Grandpa purchased stout boots, comfy slippers and Red Ball rubbers for the crowd. No one need ing footwear or almost anything else to eat or wear can resist the styles and prices at J. A. Bailey.” “And where will I find the leading millinery and ladies’ emporium?” asked Polly of Grandpa. “Just a short walk,” said he, “and we will visit B. L. King A Son, who, by the way, have on hand the smartest dress, oattern, street, picture hats and Parisian models in this community, right up-to-now, snappy models at lowest prices being their motto They employ milliners of known merit, who have that experience which guarantees when you have once MWTodlcals, ufflLugmnppliaa»jacte&pl‘ » stoyear aqdf ( ranges, clothe* are not Just a i a teomtahtwir^writ- against v wfnd. rain and happier lady than Polly tn the proud possession of a tony effect of Miss Katherine Day’s own creation. Not to be outdone Miss Ella Adair of the ladies’ read-to-wear department got Polly interested m a handsome suit to match the hat, therefore she could not resist adding it to her > already beautiful wardrobe, . Everybody gets the yight treatment at B, L. King A Son and the beauty part about tiadiiw here ia prices are always a little less than you-expect to pay.” “Music ia a moral law, it fives a soul to the universe, 'wings to the it,’ to Lv.srythjfl*/’ aitt. tak- supplies, stationery, sporting goods, framed pictures, framed mottos, novel ties. post cards, etc.* and receives subscriptions for all magazines. Im prove the mind, the morals and the muscles with Coleman’s merchan dise.” There is an old saying that the clothes don’t n\ake the man,” said Grandpa, “they may not But thev surely help and when they are swell togs such as W. A. Buchanan turns out they help mightily. His clothes have that snap to ’em which makes a man who. wears them feel that he is well dressed and then toq, he has a fine line of late samples to select from. He guarantees a fit and is on ♦he ground to Make good. They sing as thev work in this shop and they put this over yesterday: If “Casev Jones” should take “His Big Beauti ful Doll” “Down Bv the Old Mill Stream.” while “Alexanders Rag Time Band” played “Meet Me To- nicht In Dreamland,” vou should, take your “Mysterious Ran” to Bu chanan’s Pressing Club and have ’em cleaned, pressed and renaired for “Everybody's Doing It Now.” He also looks after ladies’ fine work, and gives you prompt and efficient ser vice.” “How would you like to be the ice m«n is an old adage,” said Grand pa. “But how would you like to b* without ice in this community is an other and more serious proposition. You don’t have to be as D. W. A. Neville’s of the Dixie Ice A Fuel Co. seog to it that you get the very purest of crvptal ice, made from pure filter ed distilled water, and delivered ♦o your door in any quantity from a ten cent piece to a car load.- Ice comes in contact with about anything vou eat and drink and you want to be assured of its purity. You need not nuestion Dixie Ice A Fuel Com- oanv’s ice, it is made under strictly sanitary conditions with absolute cleanliness observed throughout the plant. Never get the idea that ice is only to be used in a few hot xnortha of the year. A partlv filled ice box is the biggest germ breeder extant. Bear this in mind and keep it filled re gularly. Coal is another product that Toost people seem to have trouble with. We, your Grandma and I seem to have none at all Maybe it is because as'welT sellTt' fo7jm£.”‘ we buv always from Dixie Ice A Shoe Shop. /Rere is where mechanics know their butinbss and get things dyne : right, and as you expect jM They have a shop here that ia the equal to any in thfe yptropolitan cities^ It is equipped With all the late machinery for turning ^out good work promptly, large or small, get equal attention and then too you can rest asstnrsd that none but the best leather and other material is There is a slogan used by a certain religious organization which is “a man may be down but he is never but.” Many a “sole” can be saved that people think is lost and the origi nal “sole” saver in this section is McIntosh at Clinton Shoe Shop with the latest equipment to do it at right prices.” “As the young folks were undecided what to go into to help swell the bank account they were prevailed up on by Grandpa to work that farm of his on Route One. Go at this farm ing game as you would any other commercial business,” said Grandpa. “First you want good land and I know this is 0. K. Next you want the right kind of equipment to work the land and if you call on E c W| Ferguson, get a Fordson tractor, and tractor drawn implements, Oliver plow and harrow, Robuck lean disc and Cultipacker your troubles will be solved, as you can do most of the work yourself and farming is a pleasure with a Fordson. E. W. Fer guson is the authorized Ford and .Eurdwn ..saJcs .uad, complete Fora line of cars, trucks, and one of the most complete lines of genuine Ford parts in this section. He gives you the complete Ford ser vice and it is real service at all times.” “Results of an injury depends upon how much chance the victim had to make himself safe. For instance the first time a mule kicks me,” said Grandpa, “it’s the mule’s fault. If it happens again it’s my fault. There are quite a few people in this section staying within kicking distance of any kind of moving and long distance hauling when all they have to do is call on, or call up, H. T. Hearn at Holland Mercantile Co., day phone 195, and night phone 371, and get guaranteed and insured safe delivery. Many a housewife dreads moving, fearing her treasured possessions will be damaged. Holland Mercantile Co. has taken the “dread” out, by in suring, and guaranteeing safe deliv ery and they have the proper trucks and expert handlers to back them up. They go anywhere, anytime, any dis tance, small or large jobs get prompt attention and whether its small pack ages, pianos, household goods, ma chinery, they will get it there, on time and with absolute safety. They don’t charge you a fortune for doing it either.” “Personal knowledge is the winning factor in the culminating contests of this competative age,” said Grand pa, “and when of ample character it places its fortunate possessor in the front ranks of the well informed. The knowledge of forms, functions and component parts of the auto possessed by J. V. Edwards, at Ed ward’s Auto Service, enables him to fix any make, fix it ‘right and at moderate cost. When you are “on your way” and have that old man “hard luck” hit you with an auto ac cident, always remember that Ed ward’s Auto Service is as near to you as your nearest phone—his is 365— and he will get there promptly and have you in good humor “pronto.” He also carries parts and all kinds of auto accessories, good oh! Goodrich Silvertown .Cords, tubes, and other equipment and he is “Jake” at getting them on. After you have taken your auto repair work everywhere else then take it to Edward’s Auto Service, if they can’t fix it you might Fuel Co., lay in our supplv earlv and «n at once, thereby getting advan- taee of any inside rate to be had. I’d advise you young folks to do the same, as thev handle the better grades, give you correct weights end rates and also deliver promptly. The Clinton Potato House, commercial storave of sweet notatoes, is also lo cated here. The fact is vou will find ♦be Dixie Ice A Fuel Co. a might handy institution hr this community.” “A certain lady wrote to Rudyard Kipling remarking that there was one word and “only one” in the English vocabulary where the “Su” was pro nounced “shu” and that word was sugar.” He replied as follows: “Are you sure?” Now I want you to be sure that you have the right battery for your car and if you call on Cole man A Anderson and get the Willard Battery and service, you will, not only be sure, you will be positive you have the right battery as Willard is to batteries what Sterling is to sil ver. Ask any user of a Still Better Willard, with threaded rubber insu lation, what he thinks of the Willard battery. The chances are he will use these very words, “It’s still better, it was always good.” The battery is the life of the car. It is responsible for its starting and lighting and being the most important accessory should n’t be overlooked. No battery is in- destructable, any batterv will ulti mately wear out. TJxe Willard Is the best to be had but you should call on Coleman A Anderson at least twice a month, get distilled water and the benefit of their skilled * advice. It costs nothing to consult them and it may save you a lot of driving grief. Without the juice you cannot run and Coleman A Anderson with Willard batteries see that you run right. They also give you the Hobert Bros. 8-hour battery service, which means, they recharge your battery in eight hours or about one third of the time taken in the old way. They carry all kinds of battery equinment and auto electric equipment with quick service always.” “A young lady Wrote to her soldier sweetheart, that she was sending him a box for Christmas and in order that he might opsjrKit easily ing a * th» “some juftt like that, they axe affable, well disposed anxious to pleesA let somehow they always get the hatchet tlace. Not ia,ihf wrr*jir jdaee. so with the “I declare Grandpa,” exclaimed' Polly, “I had a bit of had luck at Charlotte, I dropped aod broke my glasses, they were loric lenses you know. Will I have to send them back there to be fixed. I should say not,” said Grandpa, "we have a very able graduate optometrist here in Dr. Fel der Smith, with offices 205 Jacobs Building, who is' thorough in the knowledge of his profession and I know you will be satisfied with any scientific work he may do for you. When it comes to delicate work as required in the treatment of the eye and proper fitting of same with re quired lenses. Dr. Felder Smith, by experience and study, has become ab solutely capable. He Is very efficient in children’s work, fits them with scientific exactness, so that in time they do away with the use of glasses entirely. He will fit you with a Kryptok, which gives perfect near and far vision. His slogan is Pre scription glasses prescribed correctly, and there is nothing wanting in the treatment of the eye, the proper fit ting of glasses, or replacing of brok en lenses, when you call on Dr. Fel der Smith, Optometrist. , wor k an d no play makes Jack a dull boy,” said Grandpa. “If that is true of the boy it must be of the girl too, and if you young folks want to play a little I would recommend regular attendance at Casino Theatre. O. I. Shealy looks to it that you see pictures—all late—that pleasingly amuse and instpet without vulgarity and at prices tfithm the reach of all. Tins is the theatre picked for the showing of the film version of this story.” After a Visit to churches, schools, college, orphanage, institute, fine resi dence section, manufacturing plants and points of interest the gentlemen ftoPPed The Chronicle office and left fhe wherewithal for a year’s sub scription to one of South Carolina’s better weeklies—“The Paper Every body Reads.” On rejoining Polly she began to vol ubly express her thanks. This is in- dead a happy event and one we never can forget. You have bought us every- thing, she exclaimed. “Except one thing, said Grandpa, “but I have that by leaving the order whenever ypu wtant it. Mpritt be?'* MteUi handsome Haywood Wakefls cart,” said Foxy Grandpa.