The Clinton chronicle. (Clinton, S.C.) 1901-current, December 25, 1924, Image 6

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pv PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY . BY THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHINO CO. WILSON W. HARRIS • Editor and Publisher Entered at the Clinton Post Office as matter of Second Class. Terms of Subscription: One year $1.60 Six months 76 Three months 60 Payable in advance . " To Dr. Lynn, of the orphanage— may the receipts increase and his in stitution prosper. » To Dr. Spencer, of the college—one of Clinton’s most beloved and useful citizens. i Foreign Advertising 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, S. C. ' CLINTON, S. C., DEC. 25, 1924 , 8 PAGES CHRISTMAS - — The Christmas season is upon us again—today the whole world halts to celebrate the happy event. It is a holiday different from all others for it commemorates the birth of Him who died that mankind might live. It is the most important anni versary in the calendar year. It is a solemn but sweet occasion, and should be forever observed in that manner. At the Christmas sea son our thoughts should turn, for a while at least, upon the life and char acter of Him whose birth we cele brate. And if we do this our celebration of Christmas will be the right kind, we will forgo ostentatious display. We will share our stores with those less fortunate than ourselves. It is a beautiful old custom to give presents at Christmas, but judgement should be used in the giving. Our gifts should be to the poor, to chil dren, to the aged, to those very near and deardo us, and every gift should be in the Christmas spirit. And this Christmas seasrn, of all times of the year, is a season for sobriety and the most sober thoughts. It is but a few days until the end of the year, and we should strive to make these closing days the best of alL The whole world, and our country in particular, is passing through a time of stress and uncertainty. Busi ness conditions are not as they should be, a wave of lawlessness is sweep ing the cotlhtry, and there are many things to discourage us, to cause us to despair and give up, there is a tendency by many to let dawn, to &ee only the gloomy side. But during this Christmas season let us look only for the bright side. Let us, each one, examine ourselves and study our individual relations to others around us. Maybe, by think ing for a while on the life of the Master, we may get the inspiration which all of us need for our daily life and conduct in the year jusj ahead. This is the time for solemn thought, we repeat, but not a time for despond ency. For from our solemn thoughts, we should get comfort, and cheer, and cause for happiness. Christ was born 1924 years ago, and He still lives. What is there to dis courage us—to make us afraid ? Christmas is a good time, a glad time, a happy time. Let us make it so for others. To our landlord, Mr. John H. Young—may he live a thousand years and never raise the rent. To Mr. George W. Young—may the profits from “College View” be enough to run the farm. • To Mr. C .M. Bailey—may the new Lydia develop into one of the South’s finest manufacturing plants. MA AND PA TAKE A REST AND GO TRAVELING En route: Middle-aged women on this train have beautifully quiet; peaceful faces. To Banker B. H. Boyd—may he have many happy years and may the bank’s surplus fund always increase. To Dr. Dudley Jones—may he con tinue to make the college boys wise. Consider the couple sitting across the aisle in the dining car. They come from a farm, their hands and complexion show it. The light and fire are dim in his pale gray eyes. Many weary miles his feet have walked behind the plow To W. A. Moorhead—may Joanna an ^ harrow; many miles he has sail on, and on, under his manage- ( driven over bad roads in a slow, rock- ment, and his salary be increased. j * n £ buggy to and from the town. ( His shoulders are bent by heavy To the members of the fire depart- weights, and worry has left deep ment—for the splendid, public-spirit ed service, they are rendering the community. - [Jhe children are settled. To the college boys_ and. girls who are back home for.Christmas—their presence adds to the community. To S. W. Sumerel—may he continue to furnish the women somethin ^ to wear. To C. W. Stone—may he soon be broadcasting agricultural addresses over his radio. To all who are sick—may their rooms be flooded with happiness and joy, and may they always hold a place in the hearts of our people: To Editor Lee of The Laurens Ad vertiser—may his advertising meet the pay-roll. To our neighbors on South Broad way—may they all live in peace to gether, and prosper. To all of the folks of Clinton and this community, and may we all work together in harmony and good will for the good of the town and growth of our section. To Dr. D. J. Brimm—may he suc ceed in imparting some of his ripe Bible knowledge into the heads of his students. To the P. C. football team and Coach Johnson—may next year be the best yet. To Bailey’s Bank—may its strength and friends never decrease. To the Commercial, Kiwanis, Ro tary, and Woman’s clubs—may their visions be broadened and their work effective. To everybody, everywhere, big and little, rich and poor alike, may the Christmas season bring peace and happiness. To the poor and needy, the desti tute, the forgotten and forsaken, may a ray of sunshine come into their lives during this holiday season. wrinkles. But that is over, the life of hard work has brought its reward. $he sits next to the ^window, look ing out at the kind of country she has known for fifty years. Big brown fields, stretching away to the horizon. Stacks of straw that would be worth $o0 a ton in the city, but it doesn’t p:>y to ship them, houses in the hol low where the cold settles, trees plant ed to break the force of the wind from the north. The books of the County Treasurer will be open for the collection of Taxes for the fiscal year, 1924, at the Treasurer’s office front October 16th to December 31st, 1924. After De cember 3}st one per cent will be ad ded. After January 31st two per cent will be added, and after February 28th seven per cent will be added until the 16th day of March, 1925, when the books will be closed. All persons owning property in more than one township are request ed to call for receipts in each of the several townships in which the pro perty is located. This is important, as additional cost and penalty may be attached. All able-bodied male citizens be tween the ages of twenty-one (21) and sixty (60) years of age are liable to pay a poll tax of $1.00, except old soldiers, who are exempt at fifty (50) years of age. Commutation Road Tax $1.50 in lieu of road duty. All able- bodied men between the ages of 2*1 and 55 are liable to road duty except those in military service, school trus tees, school teachers, ministers, and students. Dog Tax $1.25, which must be paid not later than January 31st, 1924. ♦ Proper jittention will be given those who wish to pay their taxes through the'mail by check, money order, etc. The tax levy is as follows: State Tax 6 rqills Ordinary "County Tax ........ 8% mills Road and Bridge .... *.... 4 mills Railroad Bond .... 1 mill Jail Bonds % mill Road Bonds 8% mills Past Indebtedness .... % mill Statewide School (6-0-1) .... 4 mills Weak Schools *4 mill Constitutional School 3 mills Her face is peaceful, happy as she rests with her hands in her lap. For the first time in her life there is nothing that she ought to be doing. Earnest, patient, calm and beauti ful is her face, as she looks out at the changing scenes. And still more beautiful her expression, as she takes the things that the waiter brings and arranges her husband’s- breakfast. She will not, while she lives, lose the habit of taking care of him. Here is not the face that launched a thousand ships or burned any tow ers, anyway. It*s better than that. It’s the face that weaned a thous and calves, cooked thirty thousand meals for family and farm hands, sewed and mended and washed for a family of children, caring for them in sickness and health, helping the chores and economized on herself. • “The little girl with the curls and the plaid dress, she is our youngest grandaughter. Our daughter will be lonely without her. But they are letting us take her for a while so she can see the country while she is young. We had to wait a long while.” Every dollar they take with them, to provide for a well-earned old age of peace, and Test, is a dollar raised by hard work. Crops raised by their hands have fed thousands. For every dollar they have had, the public has had ten dollars in value. A MERRY CHRISTMAS The Chronicle wishes a Merry Christmas— To its large family of readers. To Dr. Douglas, of the Presbyter ian College—may the P. C. he is la boring for soon be realized. To E. W. Ferguson—one of Henry Ford’s live agents, and ah all-round good fellow. To Mr. H. D. Henry—may his bank have plenty of money to loan all through the New Year. To Dr. Whitten, of the State Train ing School—may his splendid labors there be continued without interrupt km. To all who read these lines-—we wish you a Right Merry Christmas and for the New Year—Good Health, True Happiness, Abundant Prosperity and just a sufficient number of Stead fast friends. NOTICE TO CREDITORS State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. Re: Estate of W. H. Stone, deceased. All persons having claims against the estate of W. H. Stone, deceased, will present the same to the under signed at the First National Bank of Clinton, S. C., duly verified, on or be fore the 19th day of December, 1924, or be forever barred. B. H. BOYD, 12-18-4tc, Executor. To the happy, bright, promising boys and girls of the Orphanage. May their Christmas season be one of un precedented joy. To Ira Boland—an inimitable Lit tle Mountain product and a Lutheran pillar of strength. To Mr. M. S. Bailey—may he soon be restored to his accustomed health and back home to his friends. To the' Mayor and City Council— may they serve the people with vis ion and efficiency. Abmand VANISHING CREAM AND COLD CREAM are as necessary to the skin and complexion as rain and sun to a flower. Clear, radiant coloring, soft, fine texture, absence of blockheads, enlarged pores, etc, —these are rewards for the con sistent use of Armand Creams, according to directions. Sadler-Owens Phmcy. Phone 400 7aH, 80 cents. 1 Tubes, 25 cents. Happy is the nation in possessing such states as California and Florida, in which those that have worked hard may spend their latter yedrs, prolong ing their lives and enjoying the re sults of hard and useful work. Those, now living will see in Cali fornia and in Florida cities greater than any now on earth. They will not be cities of crowded, windy streets but cities that will cover millions of square miles, spreading over hills %ad valleys, with beautiful roads and great landing fields for flying mach ines, that will bring swiftly through the air passengers that the trains now carry slowly. Christinas G eetings We are always glad wlen Christmas time comes around—It gi es us an oppor- tunity to wish our custmers a Merry Christmas and a Happy lew Year. " m s We appreciate your pitronage during 1924, and with the corn! Year, we hope to again friend and customer^ g of the New lave yo^ as a LITTLE S DENSON 50—Two Phoijes—54 ....... Clinton,- S m "/ ia , . . C. Total 36 mills Laurens School Districts No. 1 16% mills No. 2 8 mills No. 3 16 mills No. 4 7 mills No. 6 13 mills No. 6 4. 6 mills No. 7 8 mills No. 11 22 mills Youngs School Districts No. 1 3 mills No. 2 .... 8 mills No. 3 .... 8 mills No. 4 16 mills No. 5 17 mills No. 6 11 mills No. 7 17 mills No. 8 13 mills No. 10 22% mills Dials School Districts No. 1 g mills No. 2 12% mills No. 3 12 mills No. 4 8 mills No. 5 No. 7 8 mills No. 8 •. No. 3B .... *24 mills Sullivan School Districts No. 1 No. 2 8 ipills No. 3 .... No. 7 No. 17 Railroad Tax 3 milb Waterloo School Districts No. 1 No. 2 No. 3 No. 4 No. 5 " 8 mills No. 6 No. 7 No. 14 No. 6 .... 4 mills No. 7 6 mills No. K9 ?. 8 mills No. R42 13 mills No. 16 - 15% mills Jacks School Districts No. 2 7 mills No. 3 16 mills Cross Hill School Districts No. 1 4 mills No. 2 8 mirlls No. 3 6 mills No. 13 15 mills Hunter School Districts No. 3 6 mills 4 ..■• «... .... .... .... .... .... 8 mills No. 5 .... ;. 26 mills No. 4 .... 3 mill** No. 6 8 mills No. 7 3 mills No. 15 .... 6 mills Scuffletown School Districts No. 1 .'. 8 mills No. 2 8 mills No. 3 3 mills No. 4 4 mills No. 12 11% mills , Persons sending in lists of names to be taken off are requested to send them early and give the township of each, as the Treasurer is very busy during the month of December. ROSS D. YOUNG, County Treasurer. — M ■ ... M !, ■ I WHAT DO P. S. JEANS DOT The East and Northeast will send their millions to Florida. The Middle West and Northwest will send them to California. California and Florida will send back to the North energetic young people to work in the colder climate. The development of this nation has only begun. California or Florida could easily feed, under intense culti vation, the entire population of the United States, and Texas could feed the population of the world. With the flying machine fully de veloped, all the people of the earth could find beautiful dwelling places on 7 hills and mountains now unin habited. f Nothing to worry about, over crowding least of all, if the people combine imagination and common sense. FINAL SETTLEMENT ' ** Take notice that on the 14th day of January, 1924, I will render a final account of my acts and doings as Executrix of the estate of Charles L. Rounds, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate, of Laurens county, at 11 o’clock a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final discharge from my trust as Executrix. Any person indebted to said estate is notified and required to make pay ment on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said es tate will present them on or before said date, duly prov*en or be forever barred. MRS. FANNIE S. ROUNDS, 12-25-4t Executrix, j! GREETINGS Of all the wishes that could be made during this season of good will, we can wish nothing better for you than 'j happiness—and first of all happiness in your home. With this $11 else will * * follow. We wish you, then, the joy of a happy V home with your family about you in a setting that symbolizes the peace, love r and harmony of your lives together. Furniture Or. CLINTON, “THE HOME MAKERS” - » • • * SOUTH CAROLINA ^ ■ -» \ •4