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/ ■v ■ # t a#. > iS*. . •••V t IfT*f*rt THE CHRONICLK Ton Don’t OH T%m Nm. VOLUME XXV _ GREAT CROWD HEARS KNIGHT Lnurens Layman Add Aadieniee and TeHa of sion and New f"/ r. v ,\ f Hfe Belief) f Clinton Conver- 8. I A x congregation of 800 that taxed the seating capacity of the First Bap- . tist church last Sunday evening greet ed the Hon. Booth Knight of Lau rens, who delivered his widely noted lecture, “The Conversion of a Skep tic.” It was a union service in whichr the, churches of the city all united, the invitation having been extended the Laurens layman by the local Billy Sunday club. The preliminary exer cises were presided over by the Rev. L. J5. Wiggins, after which Dr. A. E. Spencer in a few appropriate words, introduced the speaker, who held the rapt attention of the large audience for more than an hour as he told in an impressive manner the /story of his life. After expressing his pleasure in being present, Mr. Knight announced “The Conversion of a Skeptic” as his subject, first giving his personal rea sons for rejecting Christ, then the reasons why he accepted Christ. He opened his address by stating that he had been reared by godly par ents who endeavored to instill religi ous principles and beliefs in his life, that he had recevied his legal training under two excellent Christian gentle men, that Christian influences had touched his life continuously, but that in spite of it all, he drifted and be came a skeptic to the extent that he doubted the fundamental doctrines of the Bible and the diety of Christ. He said that until his recent conversion, he saw little difference* between Christians and non-Christians. It seemed that religion was mere talk more than a reality. Continuing, he said that he had been constrained to believe that Jesus was only a moral JUDGE GRANTS A MODIFYING ORDER New Ruling Allows -the City Use Hie Street in Question Daring Pendency of Action. of A modifying order from Judge C. C. Featherstone has been secured in th^, injunction proceedings of the Sea board Air Line railway against the Town of Clinton. The order issued on the 30th of July* allows the use of the street in question daring the pendency of the action and until the matter is finally determined, or upon further orders of the Court, and also reserving the rights of all parties until final determination of the cause. The railroad is represented by Glenn and Glenn of Chester, T. F. McDow of York, and Dial and Todd of Laurens. The town of Clinton is rep resented by R. W- Wade, city attor ney, and F. P. McGpwan of Laurens, the defendant J. F. Jacobs, individual ly, is represented by E. S. Blease of Newberry. r The. modifying order granted by Judge Featherstone follows: State of South Carolina, County of Laurens. > Xk® Seaboard Air Line Railway Co., plaintiff, vs the Town of Clinton, J. F. Jacobs, individually and as Mayor of the Town of Clinton, J. P. Carter, R. C. Collins. S. G. Dillard, T. J. Blalock, C. C. Bailey and L. R. Stone, as aldermen, constituting the Town Council of the Town of Clinton, de fendants. This matter comes before me upon a rule'to show cause why the injunct ion heretofore granted should not be continued, after hearing the com plaint, the supporting affidavits, the return to the rule with the affidavits supporting the return it is Ordered, that the injunction here tofore granted be and the same is hereby continued uhtil the case is tried upon its merits, or until the fur- ., * enius of >"‘0“ th V; *0 ther order of the court upon the pLin- stories of the Bible appeared entirely unreasonable, that its miracles were merely unusual performances, that the Biblical picture of the dead, being called forth and raised at the last day sounded like a mythical fable, and that when Jesus hung on the Cross and the challenge was hurled at him to exert his power and save himself he failed to do so, apparently realiz ing that God had turned his back upon him in the hpur of need. With suck skeptical beliefs in his mind and soul Mr. Knight declared that the crisis had come in his life for only occasionally would he enter a. church •door and then that it made practically no impression upon his^ life or beliefs. The music Of the choir, however, did strike somewhat of a responsive cord in. him and he did not feel he was en tirely an infidel. He began to catch a glimpse of light, his soul began to seek relief and peace. Reaching this point of mind, Mr. Knight said he began to read his Bible, and as he did, he found that all of its prophecies had been fulfilled as the result of a Divine act and manifestation of God’s power. He began to understand that Jesus is Divine, that if He is not, then religion is a sham and the responsibi lity is updn the infidels to prove it by picking the flaws, if they can, in the spotless and sinless life or Jesus Christ. Continuing, Mr. Knight said that Christ is more than a mere man and that He 4feks and requires an uncondi tional surrender of men’s lives. The miracles should convince His divinity upon every individual. What power he asked, makes a liar truthful, a thief honest, a drunkard sober, the sad happy.^the despised loved—what power can take away unbelief from a man’s life at the age of fifty—only the miraculous power of Jesus Christ. Mr. Knight said that all prophecies of the JJible Have been fulfilled, but that the reason .many people refuse to believe is because they are so wrap- tiff entering into a bond to be ap proved by the clerk of the court in the sum of five hundred ($500.00) dol lars; provided, however, that this or der shall not be construed to prevent the defendants making ingress or egree to its water and light plant, repairing or doing any necessary work on its electric wires or telephone wires that may be upon said right-of- way; provided, that nothing herein shall be construed to prevent the citi zens living along the right-of-way from entering upon or going from their homes along said road during the pendency of this action. And ordered further, that the rights of all the parties to this proceeding be and they are hereby preserved until the final determination of this cause. C. C. FEATHERSTONE. Judge of the 8th District. “At Chambers”, July 30, 1925. “TIGER OF SEA” ATTACKS BATHER Charleston Woman Bitten Severely By Fish While Bathing Off Folly Island. Charleston, Aug. 2.—While bathing in the surf off Folly Island this after noon, Mrs. W. K. Kahrs of Charleston, a bride of a month, was attacked by a barracudda and severely bitten, 60 stitches being required to close the wounds. It was a most extraordinary case as the barracudda is exceedingly rare in these waters. Mrs. Kahrs was bathing with her husband and others of a party when . * ~ seeing that- she was- in distress, rushed to her and assisted her ashore. Even after he had started for his wife, the vicious fish attacked Mrs. Kahrs. She was bitten about a leg and a thigh, losing much blood. She was taken to a physician, who was in a REVIVAL SERVICES BEGIN ON SUNDAY Dr. E. P. Taylor of Bateaburg, To Conduct Three Week’s Campaign in Cross Hill. Cross Hill, A U K* l.-^All things are now ready for the Taylor revival, which begins here on Sunday, August 9th. The tabernacle is now seated and otherwise equipped for the three weeks service. Situated on Railroad avenue in the heart of the town, with abundant ventilation and a seating capacity sufficient to take care of all who will attend, it is an ideal place for the revival meetings where all may feel at ease, enjoy comfort, and receive a cordial welcome. This series of revival meetings is intended not merely for the town of Cross Hill, but includes this entire) corner oi the county in its privileges \and all in reach are cordially invited and will find a hearty welcome. Dr. E. P. Taylor, a prominent and successful evangelist, of Batesburg, will be in charge of the services and do the preaching, which fact alone with Jthe spiritual co-operation of all Christian .. churches, guarantees a great meeting. Dr. Taylor will be ably assisted in the work by Mrs^ Taylor, pianist, and Mr. R. M. Hick man, an evangelist song leader, of Petersburg, Tenn., formerly in the service of the Home Mission board, of Atlanta, Ga. All Christian singers are invited to join with him in or ganizing the song service for the meeting. That this meeting may re sult in a great soul-winning revival is the desire and hope of all churches in this section. COOLIDGE BEGINS HIS THIRD YEAR Pr^idmt Well Satisfiel At Outlook and Believes His Policies Are ^ Meeting Approval of People. LAURENS VISITOR DIES SUDDENLY .a —— . \ ~ Daniel Wallace Padgette of Gastonia, Stricken With Apoplexy On Street. Laurens, Aug. 2.—Daniel Wallace Padgette, prominent citizen of Gas tonia, N. C., died of apoplexy here this morning at 9 o’clock, shortly after Swampsfcott, Mass., Aug. 3.—Calvin Coolidge started in today on his third year as president, seemingly satisfied with bis adminiatration’s record and quietly perfecting plans for legisla tion and executive action during the remainder of his term. Two years ago—just before day", on August 3, 1923, in his father’s mod est home at Plymouth, Vt.—Mr. Cool idge look the oath as president a few hours after the death of War ren G. Harding. Looking back over his White House incumbency, President Coolidge, his friends say, feels satisfied with the turn of events, the election results last “November increasing his confi dence that his policies were meeting with approval. In the isolation of his summer nome here since his arrival six weeks Ago, the president has been keeping in touch with government activities and from time to time has conferred with men who have a prominent part in the nation's business. With at least a month more of vacationing in prospect, it is expected that he will hold conferences in increasing num bers. Apparently Mr. Coolidge is qpt dis turbed over any of the major issues which remain to be settled. Hopeful that anthracite operators and miners eventually wilL agree on a new wage scale, he has determined not to inter fere with negotiations. He also be lieves that an agreement among the powers is near on the vexing Chinese problem, that prospects are bright for favorable senate action on the world court proposal and that the way is being cleared for enactment of a sat isfactory taxation bill. Today the president turned Ms at tention to politics, the visit to the summer home of John T. Adams, of Iowa, former chairman of the repub lican • national committee, affording him ap opportunity to obtain informa his arrival in the city to spend the .. ... . day with hi, son-in-law and daughter. t, . on ,s co "j' t,on f *" d P™P"ts, ^ " play in the northwest. »Mr. Adams is especially familiar with the political situation in such states as Iowa, Wis consin, and North and South Dakota, where senatorial fights are in pros pect, and expected to enlighten the president as to the strength of the republican organization in that sec tion of the country. • Mr. and Mrs. F. N. Kennedy. Accom panied by Mrs. Padgette and others of the visiting party, and Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy, he was walking from the breakfast room of the Palmetto cafe to his daughter’s apartments in the W. W. Jones residence. North Harper street, when he w'as suddenly stricken, dying before he could be taken to the home. The body was taken to Gastonia this evening via Spartanburg and funeral arrangements will be announced from Gastonia later. Mr. Padgette, a native of Spartan burg coupty, was born November 20, 1850, and was therefore in his 75th year. He was a member of the First Baptist church of Gastonia and was cne of the useful, high'y esteemed citizens of that city. He was married 51 years ago to Miss Eliza Hoffman of North Caro lina, who, together with the following sons and daughters survive him: R. T. Padgette and E. R. Padgette df Gas tonia, R. A. Padgette of Lancaster, Pa., T. P. Padgette of Gaffney, Mrs. G. H. Sherer of Gaffney, Mrs. F. N. Kennedy of Laurens, and Miss Mabel Padgette of Gastonia* One sister, Mrs. Siara Reid of Lowell, N. C., also survives. Mr. Padgette was accompanied to Laurens this morning by his wife, and daughter, Miae Mabel- Padgette, and two granddaughters. Misses Frances Furr and Katie Sherer, and he was apparently in the best of health. COLORED PEOPLE WORK FOR CHURCH , ,. . . . house a few yards from the scene of ped up in prosperity or rely to .uch th , , tUck Aft „ Cralt . an extent upon their intellectual «-l ment she was brought , he R , Ter . h t tainments that they do not hear the voice of God. He spoke of Darrow’s activities in the Scopes case and his attacksL upon the inspiration of the Scriptures. ‘ In taking that stand, said Mr. Knight, Dar*ow was only doing was atheists and infidels have been doing all down the ages, for men of boasted intellect have always attacked the Bible. Na prison, however, can hold its power, no death can make its * champions give it up, history has ^eeh written ih. the blood of its martyrs, and ; in the face of all the attacks that have been made upon it, it rises tooay unscarred from ashes and skepticism. .He paid his respects to the Evolutionists who would endeavor * to the Bible of its inspiration and mal« false the creation story. The L evolutionists, he said, think they are so dear the head of scientific know ledge- that they attempt to tear down God’b* sign boards to direct men and substitute therefor, by pointing back to the dark jungles. But, said he, when God’s W6H~ (s questioned and pushed aside, then your own wisdom is your only hope and rock 14x10 whicn i to stand. The vital and practical ’question today' is whether you are (Continued on Page Five) side infirmary, where late tonight she was reported as being out of danger. She was said to be resting comfort able. ^ < _ That a barracudda should have at tacked a person in Charleston waters is very extraordinary. There are only rare cases of a barracudda*s being seen or caught along this stretch of coast and the presence of a fish which EXPRESSES HER THANKS, Miss Elizabeth Howell, state tuber culosis nurse, stated yesterday that she desired to express her thanks to the local physicians and representa tives of the churches of the city for the cooperation given her last week Local Presbyterians Get Aid From General Board. Asking Clinton Friends to Help. For several years past the local colored Presbyterians, headed by S. J. L. Patterson, the barber, have been laying plans for the erection of a church building. With this end in view, they have purchased and paid for a lot adjoining Bell street on which they propose to build. The congregation has just been ad vised through the general Church Ex tension Board of the Presbyterian church, that it will contribute $3,000 to the building fund on the condition that the congregation raise $1,500. U is estimated that an attractive chapel can be built for $4,000 and the fur nishings secured for approximately $500. ^ The colored Presbyterians now have their goal set to raise the $1,500 and get work started on the building as soon as possible. Their membership being small, they are calling on their white friends to assist them, particu larly the Presbyterians. The . com mittee is beginning its work this week and hopes to gain the sympathy and support of the community in their efforts. .Dr. D. J.. Brimm, member of the Presbyterian College faculty, made the initial subscription of $100 several montha-^age^ Mr. W. J. Bai ley, well known banker, has kindly in the clinic work. It was largely through this spirit of interest and «>«*ented to act as treasurer for the SEVERAL MATTERS BEFORE COUNCIL Orders Sum of $1,500 Paid Covering —■ Attorneys Fees. Seoboord Case ‘ Not Yet Settled. Last week’s issue of Thf Chronicle carried several ordinances and feso- lutions adopted by the City Council at its meeting hold o4 July 29th, as covering,the adjustment of pending litigation between the Town of Clin ton and Mayor J. F. Jacobs. At this meeting, which was attended 'by all members of council) and attorneys representing both sides. Mayor Jacobs announced the purpose to consider the litigation involved. An adjustment of the difficulties having been arranged and signed by the Mayor and all mem bers of Council, the adjustment and accompanying ordinances were read and upon motion of Alderman Dillard, seconded by Alderman Carter, unani mously adopted. On motion of Alderman Stone, sec onded by Alderman^ Bailey, City At torney R. W. Wade was authorized to employ assistant counsel in the case of the Seaboard Air Line Rail way against the Town of Clinton. Another matter before council was the cost to the town of the litigation proceedings which have been under way for several weeks. Upon motion of Alderman Dillard, seconded by Al derman Stone, it was ordered that at torneys’ fees amounting to $1,500 be paid as follows: $900 to R. W. Wade and A. G. Todd, and $600, or $200 each, to E. S. Blease, R. E. Babb and J. B. Park. Messrs. Wade and Todd represented the City Council, Messrs. Blease, Babb and Park represented Mayor Jacobs. The former have been serving members of council for some time in a legal capacity and on this account, the difference was made in the amounts of remuneration ordered paid. To this amount court costs will have to be added also. The additional case of the Seaboard Air Line Railway against the Town of Clinton, and against the Mayor in- .dividually and as Mayor, is now in process, on which three attorneys are employed, which will still run up ad ditional legal expense.. COLLEGE FACES BRIGHT SESSION PREPARING FOR PAVING PROGRAM help, Mjss Howell states, that the clinic was a success and enabled her to reach numbers who would not otherwise have been reached, as well as discover other diseased conditions Miss Howell will remain in the city- fund, and tp assist the colored people in every way ppssible in their efforts to provide their pwn house of worship. belongs to more southern waters is a ^dr several days getting the cases cause of wonderment. The barracudda is noted for its vkiotisness when it does attack human beings and in the case of Mrs. Kahrs the “tiger of the sea,” as the barra-i cudda is known in Florida waters, re peatedly lunged at her, despite her desperate efforts to ward it off. found placed under proper treatment UNION SERVICE SUNDAY Mill Operatives Get \ Week’s Vacation The Clinton Cotton Mills shut down last Saturday at noon and will not resume operation until next Monday Tning. This policy has been fol- by the mill for*several years an hfder to give the operatives a wpdjrfc vacation. — ~vir :™ ^ —— «*; - . \ Broad Street Methodist church. Dr. L. R. Lynn, president of the Thom- NEW COUNTY AGENT ARRIVES Property Owners Asked To Connect Vacant Lots With Water and Sewer Lines. The new paving program will begin in about two weeks. All streets de signated for paving should imme diately have sewer connections and water connections brought to the curb from the mains. An ordinance will shortly be passed which will probably provide that no connections can he made to water or sewer mains by breaking up *>r tunneling under pav ing for a period of five or ten years, so that abutting property owners should look out Tor their interests, es pecially on vacant lots and also on house lots which are not now amply provided with connections with the mains by having these connections made immediately and brought to the curb line. It is necessary for all undergrAmd work to be finished in advance ol the contractor beginning work on anyistreet, so as to avoid de laying the paving operations. It is likely that Pitts street will be the first street to be paved in honor of Mr. M. S. Bailey; after Pitts street West Main to the incorporate limit and East Carols corporate limit, the Piedmont High way route. Other streets will be tak en up in rapid succession. The streets designated by council for paving were published in last week’s paper. All Residents* should take notice and make arrangements immediately to have their sewer and water connections brought ou^. to the curb for all vacant lots—a)»out ons such connection for every 100 feet of street frontage. Otherwise, the lots abutting may be severely handicap ped by being unable to connect with water and sewer mains in case of de velopment of the property. This notice is given in advance of the passage of the ordinance in order that property owners may the more promptly have this work done. If it is not done by property owners it Only a Few Vacancies Left in the Dormitories. Several Professors Now on Vocations. . ^ ■■ Arrangements are being perfected for the opening of the new session at the Presbyterian College on Sept. 9th. At the present time vacancies still exist for around thirty students, according to announcements of College officials made yesterday. The dormi-. tories on the campus wHl care for student body of about 300 yotfag men and to date approximately 270 have made their reservations for, the ap- praoching session. It is expected-that the small list of vacancies still exist ing will soon be filled, and for that reason Dr. D. M. Douglas, president of the college, urges those considering making applications to do so at once. The outlook is bright for a successful year’s work, the enrollment being ex pected to pass all previous records. Several members of the faculty are spending the summer in the city, others are enjoying their vacations in different parts of the* country, while others are pursuing special work in universities of the North and East. Dr. M. G. Woodworth of the depart ment of English, is doing special work at the University of North Carolina summer school. Dr. Dudley Jones will leave this week to attend a religious conference at Lake George, N. Y. While away he will attend several leading univer sities in Canada and the New England states. Prof. Roger L. Cce is spending the summer in Nashville, where he is working at Peabody University for his Ph. D. degree. Dr. J. B. Kennedy has been spend ing the summer in Rock Hill, where He was a member of, the Winthrop Summer school faculty. Prof. H. T. Lilly is spending the summer in Europe where he is pur suing special work at several of the leading universities. Coach Walter A. Johnson is attend ing the University of Illinois summer school, and will return to the city the latter part of August. » J. M. Stokes, secretary to the presi dent, left this week to spend his vaca tion in the mountains of Nbrth Caro lina. John Holland Hunter, registrar and business manager, has returned from a trip to the mountains of Western North Carolina. Dr. D. M. Douglas is back on the campus after having visited in Flori da, Lake Junaluska, Mon Treat, and other* places (Turing the past few weeks. B. & L. TO OPEN A NEW SERIES Charles B. Cannon of Honea Path, Succeeds C. L. Vaughn as Farm Demonstrator. The union service next SundeW r , Ch,rles _‘J; Cann0 ?' evening will be held in the North' Clem80n Coll, * e - and untl1 rec<!ntl >' Long Term Association Has Enjoyed Remarkable Growth Since Its Organization a Year Ago. Elsewhere in this issue appears the announcement of the opening of the third series of the Clinton Building & Loan association, familiarly know-n as the “long term association.” The association began just a year ago in Clinton under auspicious circumstan ces and has evidently enjoyed remark able growth. *7t immediately filled a long-felt need in Clinton for longer terms and smaller,monthly payments .for the amibiit.iflvq ymmg m*iv. of moderate means. That the association has been of great value to the young men of Clin ton is easily evidenced by the large number of new homes built in Clin ton during the past 12 months, and by the evident interest in home build ing largely stimulated by the organi zation and growth of the association. The association has itself made 29 loans in Clinton in 12 months, 23 of them for new homes, a record for Clinton. Its stock-issue of over a half million dollars is phenomenal, placing if among the leading institutions of Clinton from standpoint of financial strength. The directors of the Clinton Build ing and Loan association are: W. J. Bailey, Guy L. Copeland, Geo. W. Young, E. B. Sloan, J. F. Jacobs, Sr^ will probably be done by authcrity of j Jack H. Young, J. W. Copeland, Sr. council and charged to owners, though , C. W. Stone, and E. J. Adair. Geo. County agent of Horry county, has arrived in Laurens to take the place BOIS-TERRE COUNTRY CLUB NAMES SECRETARY j —-- ■ At a meeting of the board of di rectors of the Bois-Terre Country club held during the past week, R. C. t Adair of this city, was elected secre tary-treasurer for the ensuing year. K.no^ha„a^:h;;u„.n„::„^ f a ™ c - ^ - „i, ,x - « resigned. Mr. Cannon is a native of a:; the speaker for the occasion. j .1 ^j-Jtcmea Path and has had considerable experience in demonstration and edu cational work which well equips him to be of service to the farmers of the county. Mr. C. L. Vaughn gave up the work to locate in this city,/where he is now associated with the Clinton Pro duce Company. He and his family are occupying the W. R Baldwin residence on East Carolina avenue. council may not decide to take ihis last step, so that all property owners should look out for themselvei at the earliest possible date in the matter. J. F. JACOBS. Mayor. VV. Young is president, E. B. Sloan is vice-president, and Wm. P. Jacobs is secretary-treasurer, organizer and general manager. IN GREENVILLE SUNDAY Dr. D. M. Douglas spen* Sunday in Greenville, where he preached at the morning' and evening services for the congregation of the Second Presby terian chyrch. JUNIOR ORDER TO MEET Prof. Witherspooir i Goes To Erskine O'" Ed Stevens, councillor of;-the local Junior Order, announces a meeting for tonight at eight o’clock and urges all members to be present. , r /. Prof. J. H. Witherspoon, superin tendent of the city schools, left last week for Due West where he will teach in the four weeks “Opportunity School” to be he^l at Erskine collegSL Mr. Witherspoon will serve in the de partment of History as he did at the Winthrop school recently closed. Ha will complete his hrork in title te return to the city for the opening of the pubiic / schools oa August SUL \V ; ■\!