The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, October 30, 1924, Image 6
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THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CUNTON, S. C.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30, 1924
God's Message for
Today -
By REV. J. H. RALSTON, D. D.
>rr*apondenc* School.
Inatltut*. Chicoco.
Z>oon of the Co
Moody Bible
J. H. Ralston, O.O.
TBXT—And they eald. Believe oa
the Lord Jesue Christ, end thou shalt
he saved, and thy house.—Acte
The question that brought the an*
of the text is a common one to
day—t h a state,
Christendom, the
Church, the social
order, all ask it
But It was the
question of an Ia
dividual, and
should be his
question today.
The answer given
two thousand
years ago is the
only answer to
day. Nothing has
displaced that an
swer, but the an
swer is neglected.
In these days many with fine aesthetic
taste turn to the old or antiques In
architecture, furniture and dress; why
not turn to this old answer?
•t may not be r^at neglect Is be
cause of antipathy, but because other
answers come in quietly, with little
suspicion of error, hut have proven
to be other gospels and do not meet
the case. Culture. Intellectual or so-
cinl. cannot save a man’s soul, and
religious form or doctrine will not do
It—the answer Is exclusive and will
not tolerate anything else. Probably
as many attend church services us
evhr/but when the true word Is heard.
It Is not heeded and the soul’s needs
are still misapplied. The seven thous-
rnd still decline to bow the knee to
Baal, but the multitude do not.
V
] The Simplicity of -It.
J The menage is a very simple one.
There -jjs probably no time In the
eartliquaxe experience to speak to the
Jailer of his sins, of the Redeemer, of
the philosophy of Christ’s work. There
Vn? Just time to ^say: “Believe on
the lyord Jesus Christ." Probably the
Jailer had already heard the fuller
message fror.. Paul and Silas, his judg
ment may have been wavering between
acceptance or "rejection of Jesus, his
heart may habeen moved, and the
earthquake experience had prepared
* him to hear the final appeal. His ques
tion was about his soul, aa the earth
quake was probably over, and the fu
ture baptism of himself and his house
hold Indicates that it was the spiritual
that interested him.
The simplicity of the gospel way of
wlvatlon has been rejected by many,
two classes being referred to by Paul
to 1 Corinthians 1. To the Jew the
■el vat ion by simply trusting in a crud-
fted Savior was a stumbling block.
The Jew bad his scheme of redemp-
tloa by s national redeemer. To him
the way was clear, but when the true
way was before him be stumbled, and
the Jew ts stumbling still. The Intet-
Jectuallsm of that day rejected Jesus,
ah intellectual lain of today rejects Him.
When simple belief in a crucified Re
deemer *as presented, the Greek ait
ence said: “All folly—this is foolish
ness—there la no wisdom in IL” But
there were others, and many of them
Jews and many Intellectuals, who ha I
tried the way and they found It tbs
power of‘God and the wisdom of Go»L
It transformed lives and opened the
door to wisdom above that which to
earthly.
The Profoundness of It.
' There is a profoundness, a depth, in
the words ordinarily overlooked. Sim
plicity and profoundness are not en-
emiea. The profoundness Is in the
natpe of the person named—the Lord
Jesus Christ. The word “Lord" at
1 soce suggests the Creator of all. the
beginning and the ending, God over
all, blessed forever. Is that not pro
found? Who, short of God, can save'*
The word “Christ” at .opce suggests
that the work has been assigned—He
> to the anointed One—the Messiah. As
God He accepted the work—“Lo, 1
come to do thy will. 0 GocL” God
accepting the work—nothing better
thus far. As Jesus, He touches man,
the Infinite One come down to man
The Son of God set apart for the work
and becoming man—could the pro
vision be better? Compare the Jewish
Messiah with such a Saviof! Com
tyire the wlsdfjm of Socrates or Plato
with this wise arrangements To be
lieve or trust seems so simple, and yei
the philosophy of such trust is pro
found. and when the object of It is
In view what wisdom equals it?
The question that brought out this
answer was appropriate. It was a
time of stress; a soul was on the brink
of ruin. God had used the powers of
nature to arouse the Jailer. At Pente
cost when God’s message through Peter
reached the people they cried: “What
•hall we do?" When Saul of Tarsus
was smitten at the gate of Damascus
he asked: “What iffTaTl I do. lAtrd?’
How appropriate all such questions.
We ard"‘hot so much concerned
■bout what society or the church
means by the question, but we are con
cerned that the man or womau or boy
ur girl reuding this short sennon shall
do what the text requires. There is
eternal life Involved, and what 4.V
more important?
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Lesson for November 2
THI PRODIGAL SON—WORLD?
TEMPERANCE SUNDAY
LX8SON TEXT—Luka 11:11-14.
GOLDEN TEXT—1 WJU arise and gm
to my father.—Luka li:lt.
PRIMARY TOPIC-The Story of S
Pather'a Leva.
JUNIOR TOPIC—Tha Parabla of tha
Prodigal Bon.
INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP
IC—Tha Prodigal's Wan darings and
Raturn.
TOUNO PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP
IC—Prodigals: Prevention and Reacua.
The center of interest In this parable
to not the prodigal nor hii brother, bat
the “certain man who had two sons.”
In this parable in a most ptctnreaqna
and dramatic manner the history of
man Is portrayed, from his toll to hto
reconciliation with God. The whole
orbit of revelation la swept aa It per
tains to a sinning race and a pardon
ing God. He who fails to see the
heart of oar Father God will miss the
purpose of the parable.
I. Tha Son's Insubordination (v. 12).
There Is every Indication that thla
was a happy home. But a devil en
tered It and stirred up discontent In
the heart of the younger son. His de-
slreqfor freedom moved him to wilfully
choose to leave home—throw off the
constraints of his father’s rule. Sin to
the desire to be free from the restraint*
of rightful authority and for selfish in
dulgence. At the request of the son,
the father "divided unto them his llv-
ing."
II. The Son's Departure (v. 13).
Having made the fatal decision ba
went post-haste to the enjoyment of
his cherished vision, so he got hto
goods In portable shape. Having
thrown off the restraints of his to-
ther’s rule he eagerly withdrew from
his father’; presence. This is always
tie way sin works. Adam and Eve
after they had sinned hid themselves.
The son could not now stand the pres
ence of hto father, so he hastened
away.
III. The Son's Degeneration (w.
IS. 14).
He had a good (tone while his money
lasted, but the end came quickly. From
plenty in his father’s house to destitu
tion In the tor country was a short
Journey.
IV. The SoiA Degradation (w.
15, 16).
He had no friends now to help him
when his money was all gone, so he
was driven to hire out to a dtlsen to
feed swine. It was quite a change
from a son In hto father's house to
feeding hogs la the tor country. Bo It
to; those who will not serve God are
made alavea to the devil to do his bid
ding (Rom. 6:16). In hto abame and
disgrace he could not even get the nec
essary food. The coarse food of the
bogs was denied him.
V. The Son's Restoration (rv. 17-24),
1. He Came to Himself (▼. 17). When
he reflected a hit he was made con
scious that though he had wronged hto
father and ruined himself, yet he was
a son of his father. In the days of hto
sinning he was beside himself. The
sinner continues in his sin because he
to insane. If we could but get sinners
to think seriously of their condition It
would he more easy to get them to
turn from their sins.
2. His Resolution (v. 18). His re
flection ripened into resolution. The
picture of his home where even the
hired servants had a superabundance,
moved him to make a decision to leave
the far country and go home.
3. His Confession (w. 18, 1$). He
acknowledged that his sin was against
heaven >'and his father—that he had
forfeited his right to be called a son
and begged to be gives a place as a
hired servant. The sinner not only
should make a resolution, he ahoutd
confess his sin.
4. His Action (v. 20). Action wan
needed. Resolution will not avail un
less accompanied with action. When
the confession is genuine, action will
follow.
5. His Reception by His Father (w.
20-24). The father had not forgotten
his son. During these years he longed
for his return. He must often have
looked for him, for he saw him when
he was a great way off. So anxious
was he for Mm that he ran to meet
him and fell upon his neck and kissed
him. So glad was the father that he
even did not hear his confession
through, but ordered the tokens of
honor to be placed upon him, receiv
ing him back Into a son's position.
Then the feast was made, expressive
of the joy of his heart. God is love.
Jesus came to reveal God. This parable
makes bare God’s heart.
THRIFTY TIPS •
B, MISS FLO
*■
Dear Hiss Flo: Can you give me
a list of ^tba wedding anniversaries
that are usually celebrated 7 I
would appreciate it very much. E. K.
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The wedding anniversaries usually
celebrated are: /
Firat year Paper
Fifth year Wooden
Tenth year Tin
Fifteenth year Crystal
Twenty-fifth year Silver
Thirtieth year v Ivory
Fortieth year .— Woolen
Fiftieth year Golden
Seventy-fifth year Diamond
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Dear Miss Flo: Is it good form for
a husband and wife to have joint call
ing cards ? May it be used to an
nounce the lady’s day at home? On
what other occasions may it be used?
Thank you. g. B.
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The married woman who finds
many occasions upon which to use
a card with her husband’s name may
do so. However, it is never used to
announce the lady’s day at home un
less he receives with her. It may be.
used when calling, when sending
gifts, for calls of inquiry, condolence,
and congratulations.
Dear Min Flo: Should a woman
continue to wear her wedding ring
after her husband is dead? If not,
how long after his death should she
wear it? A. E.
* * *
A widow should wear her wedding
ring all her life, unlesa .she marries
again, aa it is symbolic of her spirit
ual marriage.
Dear Mias Flo: When a gentleman
takes a lady out for luncheon or din
ner, who should do the ordering?
Thank you. L. M.
• • •
The lady selects what she wishes to
have and gives her order to her host,
and he gives it to the waiteh
Dear Miss Flo: When a lady, din
ing alone, sees a gentleman to whom
she would like to speak at another
table, should she go over to his table
or request the waiter to fill him that
she wishes to speak to him? Thank
you. L. G.
* * •
The lady should never go to the
gentleman’s table. If she wishes to
WANTS
Rates foy advertising in this column
are one cent per word for each inser
tion, with a minimum charge of tSe,
payable invariably in advance.
STRAYED—One small Jersey heifer
from my place. Finder please no
tify R; A. Steer. * v lip
WANTED—Two unfurnished rooms
for light- housekeeping. Call' No.
184. L ^ Itp
LOST—-One tool case with tools; be
tween A. ODaniel’s home and
O’Daniel A Reid’s music, store. Re
ward if returned to O’Daniel A Reid.
SEED WHEAT—Call at the Farmers
Mercantile Co. and get your Seed
Wheat, the variety that produced 35
per acre by C. A. Owens. Itp
- Yes, Indeed
"What makes you think Mary will
accept your proposal?”
"Well, she insists on us occupying
only one chair and ”
"That’s enough, boy—she’s on the
last lap."
speak to him she may have the wait
er request him to go to her table.
TWICE PROVEN
U you ^ suffer backache, sleepless
nights, tired, dull days and distress
ing urinary disorders, don’t experi
ment Read this twice-told testi
mony. It’s Clinton evidence—doubly
proven.
H. J. Neighbor, caipenter, 104 E.
Ferguson St. aaya: "The continual
bending and lifting weakened my kid-
ueys and brought an backache. When
I went to pick up a timber a sharp
C in caught*ms in tha small of my..
ck and it was a task to straighten.
My kidneys acted too frequently and
tha secretions were scanty. I had to
E t up many times in one night. I
d dizzy spells and a dull, ache fat
the back of my head. I bought Doan’s
Pills at Rhame’s Drug Store and had
relief from the first box.” (State
ment given November 19, 1914).
On January 28, 1922, Hr. Neighbor'
said: "When I used Doah’s soma
years ago they cured me of kidney
trouble. I haven’t been bothered
gladly confirm all I said in the past.”
since and I give Doan’s credit. I
60c, at all dealen. Foater-Milbum
Co., Mfrs., Buffalo, N. Y.
whaY do
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P. S. JEANS
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Hours
Hours are golden links—God's token
reaching heaven.—Dickens.
* * When Iron Is Hottest
It la when the iron Is hottest that
•the blacksmith can best weld it to his
purpose. He can not use the cold
metal as he can the glowing bars that
•' eotne scintillating from the forge fire
.It to the warmhearted, enthusiastic
i Christian that God tnakea*«otft use of.
and not the cold, indifferent, unweld-
V GW* HMUi—Exchange.
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Enemies Help Some
A few good, lively enemies will do
more to make you a success than a
carload of frlqnds.
Business
Business despatched is business well
done, bat business hurried is business
ill done.—Bulwer Lytton.
Lott Temper
Loatteraper means loss that
he rem$r<
red all along the Una.
WE ARE NOW
Now Store—New toods—Low Prices
Come, ’’Buy And Reap The Benefits”
We are glad to* announce the opening of our Dry Goods Store with a Brand New
Stock of Fall Merchandise, consisting of Men’s and Boys’ Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Dry
Goods, Ladies’ Ready-to-Wear, Notions, and many other things that have been marked
at a big saving. Our stock is Brand New and made up of the season’s best in Style
and Quality. Remember the New Store just across the railroad, in the hotel block,
and come here to participate in this harvest of popular-priced Merchandise. New
Goods arriving daily and being put on display.
DRESS GINGHAMS
Dress Ginghams .... 10c yd.
Dress Ginghams .... 15c yd.
Dress Ginghams .... 20c yd.
Dress Ginghams .... 25c yd.
Dress Ginghams .... 28c yd.
Extra heavy Outing, all
colors r . 18c yd.
Cotton Flannel.. 2SM*2c yd.
Shirting, asst, colors 15c yd.
Shirting, asst, colors 25c yd.
Shirting, asst, colors 35c yd.
Shirting, asst, colors 45c yd.
Lingerie Cloth, all colors,
for undergarments, per
yard 30c and 50c
Ride's Outing Gowns.. $1.00
SWEATERS
For Men, Boys, Ladies and
Children.,
Men's Coat Heather Sweat
ers, all wool $4.50
Men's All Wool Sweat- 1
ers $4.50
Other prices.. $1.50 up to $6
Pull-Over Sweaters, $3.50,
$4.50, $5.00, $5.50 and $6.50
Children's Outing Sleeping
Garments :... 85c to $1.00
HATS AND CAPS
Caps at
Caps at
Caps at
Caps at
30c
$1.00
$1.50
$2.00
Hats at ;...
.. . $1.00
Hats at
$1.50
Hats at
. $2jw
Hats at
$2.50
Hats at
$3:50
Hats at
$4.00
Hats at
$5.00
MEN’S SUITS AND OVER
COATS
Smithson Suits
$23.50 to $36.50
Other makes of Suits
$16.50 to $22.50
Student 2-Pant Suits, Jack-
O'Leather make at
. $23.50, $25.00 and $27.50
Boys' Jack-O'Leather Suits,
2-Pants „ $10 up to $18.50
Other makes. .. $6.00 to $10
DRESS SHIRTS
Arrow Brand .... $1.75 to $3
Lexington Brand $1 to $2.50
Arrow Semi-Soft Collars,
5 for $1.00
Wool Shirts .... $3 and $3.85
Work Shirts .... $1 and $1.50
SPECIAL
Turkish Bath Towels,
22x44, 12 for ‘$3.00
DRESSES AND COATS
Ladies' Dresses and Coats
at $5.75 to $15.00
Children's Coats
...* $4.75 to $9^7^
. SHOES *
Men's, Ladies’ and Child
ren's Shoes and Oxfords, all
sizes and styles. Prices far
below what you have been
paying. Come see, and we
will convince you.
BLANKETS
Baby Blankets
$1.00, $1.50 and $2.75
Cotton Blahkets.
95c and $2.50
Wool Blankets
$4.50, $9.00 and $13.50
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Ladies’ Silk Hose
' $1.00, $1.50 and $2.00
Suit Cases.... $1.25 and $1.50
9-4 Sheeting, yard 65c
Blue and Rose Cor’duroy $1
Embroi<
yar<
White Linen,
.... *.... $1.15
Farmers Mercantile
Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Ready*to-Wear.
“THE NEW STORE WITH LITTLE PRICES”
Clinton, South Carolina
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