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A VOLUME XXV CLINTQN, S. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17,1925 NUMBER 37 -r-af ANNUAL SCHOOL FOR TRUSTEES * ► ‘ Every District Represented For One- Dsy Session In Interest of County’s Educational Work. On last Saturday the annual trus tees conference was held in the Lau rens county court house. According to Miss Kate V. Wofford, the county superintendent, aU records for attend ance were broken as every district in the county was represented either by the trustees or the principal. i and made a helpful and instructive talk on "School Finance.” Before his talk Miss Wofford distributed a fin- ’ ancial report for every district, fiv- resources ing in detail the resources and ex penditures for the past year. Mr. Bethea is one of the authors of the 6-0-1 school law and explained this new law in detail to the trustees. A very attractive lunch was then served the trustees by the Lau rens chapter of Winthrop Daughters, and after a short rest the trustees were again called into session to hear Dr. D. W. Daniel of Clemson College. Dr. Daniel was at his best in a very inspiring speech on “The Trustee As a Community Builder.” Following DEATH CLAIMS BELOVED WOMAN M^s. Rachel Young, At Age of 75, Passed Away Sunday. Was Loved * And Honored By AIL The city was shocked and saddened early Sunday morning to learn of the death of Mrs. Rachel Young, wife of Dr. Jno. W. Young, which occurred shortly after 8 o’clock at her resi dence on Eyt Carolina Avenue, at the ripe age of 75. The fUneral ser vice was held Monday morning at 10 o’clock in the First * Presbyterian church, being conducted by her pas tor, Dr. D. J. Woods. Interment fol- Mr. Power W. Bethea,, of the state department of education, was present hlbwfcd in the Presbyterian cemetery \ y r c this address the county superinten dent gave her annual report. Each trustee was furnished with a copy of it, and the group as a whole was asked to adopt Misa Wofford’s resolutions. Without a dissenting vote each section was endorsed/tern by item. After a reading of the report and the adoption of the recommendations, Mr. Charlie Owings, trustee of the Gray Court-Owings school, presented a resolution of thanks and commen dation of the work of the county superintendent, and called upon the trustees to give Miss Wofford their hearty support in her program of progress. This was heartily second ed by several trustees. Mr. J. Harvey Witherspoon, of the Clinton city schools,’introduced a re solution that as wide publicity as pos sible be given to the fact that the trustees of the copnty commended and endorsed the program of reorgan- iaation that the county superintendent was presenting in the county. Another enjoyable feature of the day was the singing of the Laurens quartet, composed of Messrs. Marvin Franks, Luther Roper, Frank and James McCravey. TRAIN REVENUES GOVERN IN CASE t k * « r i Drder Handed Down Allowing Discon tinuing of C. N. & L. Trains If Not Patronized. Discontinuance by the Columbia, Newberry and Laurens railroad of its morning and evening passenger trains Nos. 54 and 56, known as “Baby Gra ham,” after October 17th should no -increase in revenues be shown by that time, was authorized last Friday by the state railroad commission follow- : ng a special hearing in Columbia. The two trains between Laurens and Columbia will be continued in operation until October 17th “as a try^ out period.” On October 14th the rail road is to report to the commission all revenues derived from the trains’ operation during this specified period. Discontinuance of the two trains was asked and urged by the railroad company for the reason that their patroifage has been badly curtailed and their operation is entailing a daily loss, revenues being insufficient to meet the operating costs. Following the Columbia hearing, at which almost no opposition from along the line was voiced, the com- mission issued the following order: “Ordered, That the Columbia, New berry and Laurens railroad company be and is hereby directed to continue the operation of passenger trains Norf. 54 and 55 until and including October 17, 1925, as a try-out period; and that Wednesday, October 14, 1925, the said railroad company shall |fumish this commission a statement showing the entire amount of revenue derived and accruing from the operation of said trains. ^ “It is further ordered. That unless an increase of revenue derived from the operation of these trains is shown, sufficient to warrant their continued operation, that the Columbia, New berry and Laurens Railroad company h«* the permission of the commission to discontinue passenger trains Nos. 6< and 55, on and after October 17, 1925; and that this order shall re main in effect until the further orders of the commission.” with a large gathering of friends and relatives present to pay a last tribute to a long and honored life that had been a blessing to many. The floral tributes were many and beautiful. The active pallbearers were: A. O’ Daniel, James and John O’Daniel, Dr. J. Lee Young, Dr. Jack H. Young, C. W. Stone, John Holland Hunter, and W. H. Shands. The elders of the church, of which she was a, charter member, composed the honorary pall bearers. Mrs: Young was probably as wide ly known as any woman in this com munity and numbered her friends by the hundreds. She was a daughter of George W. Holland and Louise Copeland, the latter being a daughter of Major Sam Copeland. She had one brother, Jack Holland, who was killed in the war, and two sisters, Es sie Holland Hunter and Clara Holland Albright. She was a charter mem ber of the First Presbyterian church of this city, and throughout her long residence here, she always manifest ed an* interest in all of its activities and was recognized and loved as one of its devout members. It is worthy of note that her father was the first person to be buried in the Presbyte rian cemetery seventy years ago, in the same square in which she was placed for her peaceful sleep until the Resurrection morn’. With the passing of Mrs. Young, only one char ter member of this historic church is left, Mr. A. M. Copeland, a highly respected citizen of this community. Mrs. Young was a woman who had the respect and honor of ail who khew her, and the- love of those who knew her well. She possessed an ex- LAWYERS EXPECT COLE’S ACQUITTAL Counsel For Wealthy Manufacturer Ready For Trial—Set For September 28th. KLANSMEN STAGE IMPOSING PARADE Greensboro, N. C., Sept. 10.— At torneys for W. B. Cole, wealthy cot ton goods manufacturer, of Rocking ham, who shot and killed W. W. Or mond there, stated through their spokesman here tonight that they are ready for the trial* which is schedul ed to start September 28. The attorneys for the accused man met here this morning and continued in conference practically all day con sidering documentary evidence which is supposed to'-consist largely of let ters patsing between the slayer and his victim and concerning which it has been hinted that threats were made. A. L. Brooks, of this city, of coun sel for the defense, in whose office the conference was held, stated after it was over that the defense is confid ent of acquittal. “We are ready, having completed plans for the defense,” he said. “Yes, we are confident of the outcome.” He added that acquittal is the thing Hundreds of K. K. K. Votaries March in Line and Hold Ceremonial OSBORNE RELATES RESCUE VERSION expected when all ithe evidence, is BUILDING NEW RESIDENCE AT STATE TRAINING SCHOOL * I v ' A hansome brick residence is now under constructioh at the State Train ing School and when completed will be occupied by Dr. F. L. Webb, mem ber of the institution’s staff. alted character, a warm and generous heart, and she left the grace of all these qualities to the services of her home and friends. No wonder that all who knew her, loved her as one of the real Mothers of Israel, always modest, untiring, unselfish, and pos sessing that rare sweetness of char acter that drew her friends in the ten- derest ties of love an’d appreciation. The deceased is survived by her husband, Dr. Jno. W. Young, one of the city’s oldest and most beloved physicians—the ceremony that made them devoted life partners having been performed 54 years ago. By two daughters, Miss Essie Young and Mrs. A. O’Daniel, two sons, Dr. J. Lee Young and Dr. Jack H. Young, all of this city, as well as a number of grandchildren and a large family connection. Faithful’in» every relation of life the world is better that this modest gentlewoman lived in it for a little more than three score years. CITY’S IMPROVED SEWER SYSTEM $45,000 Has Recently Been Expended For Permanent Construction of' Sewers in Clinton. Additions to the sewer system have recently been made, and are now prac tically complete, involving the expen diture of the proceeds of $30,000 bond issue, sold for that purpose last year, plus about $15,000 of additional ex penditure found to be absolutely necessary, owing to the paving pro gram, for it was not practicable to pave the streets without having the underground water and sewer work completed. This necessarily means that the town goes in debt $15,000 on current account for permanent con struction of sewers. The amount may at some future date be fynded in bonds. There could be found no way to avoid these extensions, council states, and ther^ remain a few other abso lutely necessary extensions, which may increase the amount several thousand dollars. laid before 1 the jury that will hear the case. He would not indicate the line of defense, whether • self-defense or what,- although it has been previous ly indicated that self-defense would be offered as justification for the killing, especially when it was Said that a pistol was found in the car of Ormond, in which he was seated as it was parked in Rockingham when Cole came out of a building and shot him. It wasr^evident that thorough con sideration" was given today to every angle of the case by the attorneys in consultation here, and the line of defense perfected. Taking part in the consultation, in addition to Mr. Brooks, were James H. Pou, of Ral eigh; James A Lockhart, of Char lotte; Fred Bynum, H. S. Boggan Chesby Sedberry and O. H. Henry, all of Rockingham. Mr. Brooks at first sated that there was no statement to be made, but when he was questioned he indicated IfcRt trial. There may be a few more de- Laurens, S. C., Sept.,11.—Laurens was the mecca for hundreds of Klans- men who assembled here Thursday night for* a special ceremonial and a parade that attracted wide-spread in terest. Early in the evening: the men gathered at the ball park, formed, in line and marched to the public square, thence back to the ball grounds where under the “Fiery Cross” a ceremonial or some form of initia tion designated as a naturalization ceremony, was conducted by high of ficials, it was understood, of the Im perial Order of the K. K. K. "It was said* that hundreds of men of the klan came to the city for the ceremonial from Greenville, Anderson, Spartanburg and other points in the state, and the event was one of note for this section. Great throngs of spectators gather ed about the public spuare and along the line of march to witness the im posing parade, headed by sixteen horemen, a brass band and one or two big cars suitably decorated and carrying some of the notables of the order, it was understood. And later these same throngs, or a great major ity of the crowd, moved out to the park for the spectacular ceremonies held under the “Fiery Cross.” Commander of R-4 Tells of Rescue Of Naval Seaplane After Being Lost 218 Hours IK ORDER FOR WHITE WAY tails to be worked out, but the main lines of the defense are drawn, and perfect confidence that the result will be acquittal of Mr. Cole is apparent. It was not indicated what lines the attorneys stressed in their consulta tion. JURORS DRAWN FOR FALL TERM General Sessions Court Convenes September 28th With Judge M. L. , Bonham Presiding. The jury commissioners met last Tuesday and selected ‘the following petit jurors for the general sessions court which will convene in Laurens September 28th with Judge M. L. Bon ham of Anderson, presiding: Laurens: T. Jj. Monroe, E. S. Hud gens, W. P. Chaney, John H. Hen derson. Youngs: VV. W. Bramlett, L. M. Dial, C. D. Green, W. C.’Crow. Dials: D. G, Burns, G. S. Ow%ns, R. C. Smith, M. E. Hunter, C. L. the defense is all set for the Sullivan: J. K. Thomason, E. Wilson, Roy C. Wallace. OPENS OFFICE IN HENDERSONVILLE Geo. H. Ellis Forms Connection With Well Known Realty Firm In West ern North Carolina. Geo. H. Ellis, well known automo bile and insurance man of this city, has entesed the real estate business in Western North Carolina with head- Hendersonville. quarters at Hendersonville. He is connected with the H. G. Love & Com pany, ^ one of th'e largest and most reputable real estate firms in P inder- sonville, with offices in the corner rbwn of the La Plaza hotel. Mr. Ellis is spending most of his time in Hendersonville and reports a marked activity in the real estate business, having been able during the past week to successfully close several large deals. Hendersonville is now enjoying unprecendented growth and is attracting thousands of visitors and investors from every part of the coun try. Residential, business and farm property is in great demand, and Mr. Ellis expresses himself as highly op timistic over the opportunities that exist there for quick turn-overs at handsome profits. , , Waterloo: Jas. T. Burton, F. W. Culbertson, T. S. Manley, G. C. Bo land. /Jfa. ’ Cross Hill: Thos/Anderson, H. H. Fuller, Olin S. HUl, R. /A. Boyce. Hunter: JohnTc. Fuller, J. A. Cole man, C. M. Mauney/, J. P. McMillan, W. L. Lynn, C.. ^TCampbell, J. W. Miller. Jacks: J. B. Philson, W. T. Nabers. Scuffletown: \V. L. Patterson, G. F. Little. WINTHROP’S FIRST DEATH IN HISTORY Honolulu. Sept. 14.—Lieut. Don ald Osborne, quiet, unassuming com mander of the submarine R-4, which last Thursday discovered and took in tow the helpless naval.seaplane PN- 9, No. 1, in which Commander John Rodgers and four companions had been floating more than 21§ hours, to day gave his version of the rescue. “We were steaming along at five knots an hour on patrol,” Lieutenant Osborne said, “under direction of Comdr. Frank C. Martin, commander of the submarine base at Pearl* Hsr- ber. Suddenly Lieut. W. S. Price, second officer, who was on deck saw what he thought was a plane and we headed for it at maximum speed. We saw men up and moving about in the plane and although we hoped it was the PN- 9, No. 1, we were doubtful because we thought no human could stand the strain of floating in the plane for more than nine days. “We came within signaling distance and semaphored ‘What plane?’ “We sighted her first at 2:40 p. m., and it took us a little more than 40 minutes to come up to her. We asked them, ‘Will you come aboard’ but they said: ‘No, we are trying to get to Nawiliwili or Ahukini.’ I said: I’ll tow you to Nawijiwili. The answer was, ‘All right, but give us some food, cigarettes and matches. We have been »4»ve days on one canteen of water.’ “We fixed up a heaving line and tossed it over to them with a package of bread, sausage and cqpned peaches and pears. They must have eaten pretty fast for soon after they asked for more peaches. We tossed them over. At this time we were only about 30 feet apart. Then we threw them a tow line and made it fast about their bow. We gpf started for Nawiliwili about 4 p. m. and reached there about 8 p. m. “We asked them repeatedly whether they didn’t want to come aboard or whether one or two of them wanted to come aboard but their answer was, ♦No’ we need everybody to handle this plane.’ “They took down their sails and I we started to tow them. We were awfully glad to see them but I think that they thought that being almost in sight of land, they could have made Kauai by drifting and without any aid. “We got along fine for the 15 miles Kauai but in Nawiliwili harbor the ^swells were rather heavy and we might have hit thf rocks. We lost an anchor and Ohain attempting to an chor. We went inside as close as the submarine could without biting a reef and then the tow line got fouled in our propeller. We sent a man over the s : de to swim to the plan^ with 50 Installation To Bqgtii As Soon Material Arrives. $15,900 proximate Cost. MAKES WITNESSES TOUCH THE BIBLE Union Student To Speak Sunday Mr. Matthew Lynn, son of Dr. and Mrs. L. Ross Lynn of the Thornwell Orphanage,’will occupy the pulpit of the Thornwell Memorial church next Sunday morning. Mr. Lynn is a stu dent at Union Theological Seminary Judge Featherstone Insists That Rais ing of the Hand Is Not Sufficient. York, Sept., 14.— Judge C. C. Featherstone, in opening the Criminal Court here today, insisted that all wit nesses appearing before the grand jury, place their hand on the Bible in taking oaths instead of werely raising their right hand as has been the custom in York County for years. “I want to impress the solemnity of the oath in every way possible,” the court said. Eden Chariker and Bob Felmet, young white men, alleged desert ers from the United States army, here today to entering and robbing Sr _.is* . . , . rnv i a filling station at Clover. They drew twelve months each on the chain gaqg. Felmet’s father, a Baptist preacher Miss Dorothy Dulin, Student, Stricken Sunday and Suddenly’ Expires Rock Hill, Sept. 13.—For the First time in its history of thirty-nine years death today cast a pall of gloom ovfr the Winthrop College campus. Miss Dorothy Dulin, 19, daughter of Dr. Thomas M. Dulin, prominent physician of Bethany, near Clover, died suddenly at 9:45 o’clock this morning in her room in Margaret Nance Hall, formerly north dormi tory. * Appolexy was assigned as the cause. Miss Dulin appeared in the best of health when she arose this morn ing and went to breakfast, officials at the college said. She became ill while at the table and with sister re turned to her room, it was stated. Upon learning how ill Miss Dulin was het sister summoned Dr. Todd, col- lege physician, and two college nurses immediately from the college infirm- aryi Dr. W. B. Ward, of a local hos pital staff, and Dr. Dulin, of Clover, were also summoned. The father ar rived a short time after Miss Dulin’s death. The body was taken to the home at Bethany this afternoon, escorted by practically all college officers, officers Qi^bfcJStudent body and many friends and relatives here. Funeral services and interment were held at the home on Tuesday. Officials here paid highest trib ute to Miss Dulin’s character and standing in the student body. In addition to her father the deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Ar thur Barnett and Miss Levine Dulin and two brothers, Rey Haskell Dulin and Glenn Dulin, all of Bethanyt NAME CLASS OFFICERS The senior clqss of the Clinton pleaded with the court to be lenient on ■ High School this year is composed of his son. * j 47 members, the largest in its history. “I have just sentenced a negro to (17 boys and 30 girls compose the of Richmond, and leaves next week to twelve months for larcency,” said the! class. At a recent meeting the fol- enter upon his second year. During; judge. “You white men have had lowing class officers were elected for the summer he has been supplying better opportunity and know better, the year; President, Mac Adair; yice- the Presbyterian church at Mayport,)! would lay myself to righteous criti-1 president, Margaret Copeland; secre- Fla., /and was quite successful in the cism if I suspended your sentence or.tary and treasurer, Isabel Wither- work he undertook. gave you less than the negro. spoon. The water and light committee ol the City Council,, with approval of the councilmen, have placed order! for Clinton’s white, way, which con sists of 52 King posts, 14 1-2 feet high for the business center, and 88 Kinf posts 13 1-2 feet high for the residen tial streets. The area to be covered* as designated by council, ie from the College Plaza on South Broadway to Oakland street on North Broadway} from Sloan street to te*?* center od West Main; from Broadway to South Adair street on East Carolina avenue} from Musgrove street to Laurens street on Pitts street, and from Sad- ler-Owens Pharmacy to residence of W. M. McMillan on Musgrove street. This, however, involves about 12 lamps more than are covered by the order.^s the order required to be cut down within the limit of $15,500, pro vided by the $15,000 bond issue, with its premium, accrued interest and bank interest. Hence thq above de signated area will have to he slightly reduced on at least one street, or els! the distances increased’ between thd lamps. ' v, • • The total amount of contract as placed with the Western Electric com pany is $13,095. About $2,500 will be expended in installation. This work will be done by Mr. O. T. Low ing, superintendent of water and light department, by resolution of council. The installation will begin as soon as equipment) begins to arrive. There were three bidders, but the bids were widely apart. The commit tee selected the lowest Md. One of them was about $10,000 higher-and the middle one nearly $5,000 highef than the one accepted. 1 Clinton’s white way equipment will be quite in advance of that of any other town of its size in the state. A sample of the King poet and thd Novalux globe are on exhibition in front of the city clerk’s office, where it is only temporarily erected The column is* almost severely plain. The globe is 4I90 quite simple, ft- is thought that the general effect will be extremely attractive. The posts will be very readily cleaned and painted* and Will tend to catch less dust tharl if there were corrugations or orna mentations. The globe is of such type as to reduce the waste of light to • minimum. NEW FURNITURE STORE TO OPEN s pounds of torpedo anchor, as weight M. & E. H. Wilkes A Company of Lauren*, To Enter Business In jClinton. S. M. & E.ril. *\Vilkcs A Company of Laurens, one of the state’s largest and best known furniture concerns. for them but it would not hoM the will open a furniture store^m-Oiii*- plnr-e so the 1 anager s sailing launch J ton within the near future and will came alongside the submarine and we took a 100 pound small boat anchor from th® Tanager. Some civilian took it to the plane in a row boat. That night 1 sent a message request!ng permission for the R-4 to return to Pearl Harbor because we could do no thing further there. Commander Martin gave permission and we re turned to the base.” Schools of Laurens Begin New Session occupy the vacant comer store room on North Broadway formerly occupied by Danziger’s Department Store. Messrs. S. M. Wilkes, T. L. and B. L. Clardy were here the past week to lease the building and arW now preparing to open for business about the first of October. One 0^ . the members of 1 the firm will locate here to have active management ot the store. In speaking of thei* entering the furniture business here, Mr. Monroe Laurens, Sept. 14.—The Laurens city schools opened its session today in the handsome new school building, said to be one of the best equipped plants in the state. Formal exercises were conducted in the spacious audi torium, with many patrons and friends of the school present. Supt. H. W. Gasque was in charge of the exercises and talks were made by members of the board of trustees, Dr. Weston Bruner and Mr. Gasque. The devotional exercises were led by the Rev. E. D. Patton, pastor of the First Presbyterian church. • —s 1 * The enrollment figures when com*- piled, will show a very large increase in attendance, it was stated. Young Minister Ordained Sunday * Rev. George Bobo of this city, was officially admitted into the ministry of the Baptist church at a service held last Sunday evening at the First Bap tist church. The services were, in charge of the pastor, Rev. Edward Long, ’ who preached the ordination sermon and he was assisted by several officers of the church. Mr. Bobo, a son of Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Bobo of this city, is a ministerial student at the Louisville Baptist Theological Seminary and left during the past week to resume his studies. urw ■ x - ■ r stated yesterday that they are ve^ na favorably impressed with Clinton ai believe there is a fine opportunity here for the kind of stoie they in tend to operate. He stated further' that they will offer the people of this community a complete Kne of higb- class furniture, stoves, ranges, rugs, and novelties, and that the new Clin ton store will be operated on the same principles that have always character ized the well known Laurens estab lishment. An announcement of their opening appears in the advertising columns of today's paper. The New Ford Cars Are Now On fKsplay Mr. Pet Adair was a business visit* or in Greenwood last Tuesday. w4 ■BiS SL. '/Li- I X / < The new Ford cars, of which sd much has been heard, have hit Clin-r ton. Of course they are sn display at E. W. Ferguson’s, one of the state*! largest and most successful dealers for Marse’ Henry. A number have called with curiosity on their counte nances to inspect the new models am^ all have been favorably impressed with the changes that have been made Over the former models. The public is invited to drop iYi at Ferguson’s show rooms and inspect the new line^ SINGING CONVENTION MEETS AT LYDIA MILL / The South LaUrens singing conveki- ue ion will meet at Lydia Mill school auditorium Sunday afternosn at tw6 o’clock. All singers and* the publfc are cordially invited.