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iHlje (El^rflutrlf FUBUSHED EVERY THURSDAY BY THE CHRONICLE PUBUSHING CO. WILSON W. HARRIS Editor and Publisher Entered at the Clinton Post Office as matter of Second Class. Terms of Subscription: One year S1.50 Six months .... 75 Three months .... *50 Payable in advance ~r THE F A^N^ I, ^;W)N The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers — the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions and kindly advice. Make all reihittances to THE CHRONICLE PUBLISHING CO. Clinton, S. C. CLINTON, S. O, DECEMBER 9. 1926 12 PAGES “ATHLETIC NIGHT" The Commercial, Rotary and Ki- wanis clubs of the city are doing a gracious thing in observing “athletic night" next Tuesday in honor of the football teams of Presbyterian college and Thomwell Orphanage. After closing their present football seasons In such a biaxe of glory, it is entirely appropriate that some recognition be made of the wonderful gridiron re cords by the two teams, and these . TRUSTEES MEET TODAY The announcement (hat the board of trustees of the Presbyterian college will meet today to consider the selec tion of a new president is one of inter est not only to Presbyterians, but to all citisens of the town. Irrespective of denomination, the people of Clinton have long since looked upon the college as a part of the town and one of ita most valuable and outstanding assets. Naturally, there is a community in terest in the institution and its future leadership, now that the time has ar rived for a change in its presidency.. No. information has been given out as to today’s conference and it Is 29 YEARS AGO Items from "Our Monthly” of 1897, Dr. Wm. P. Jacobs, Editor. A new department was made by the organization of a Thomwell Alumni Society. Beside the graduating class, there were present Misses Mary and Mattie Hellams, Miss Mamie Norris, Miss Nannie Jones, Misses Tills Glenn, Carrie Hipp, Manson, Patton, Frankie Page and Mrs. Guy Copeland. All of the above are teachers, or in school as u> wears conxerence ana re “.work, except the Utter, and all full hardly likely that a decision will of u* Orphans’ Seminary, reached. For the pUce soon to be. ^ officer, el ected were: Mrs. Guy \ seated by president Douglas, a nura-] Copeland, president: Miss Carrie Hipp, her of prominent ministers and educa- .Jlitary^Miss Mamie Norris, vice- president. One special object of this society is to provide for sn annual re- tors have been mentioned, but this is all street talk and unofficial. The __ _ _ field of suitable men for the place will ^ion'of the Sem'iniry'graduates, doubtless be surveyed by the board from every angle and a vigorous ef fort made to secure the right man for this responsible position. As an outsider, we are expressing thd hope that the board will show fine judgment in- its selection. The Presbyterian college for the 'past ten years has enjoyed a phenomenal We lose Mr. Oswald Copeland from our Sunday school and ChristUn En deavor society. We are sure our New berry brethren will find a good work er in Bro. CopeUnd. A most interesting occasion was the growth and has forged ahead more gathering here at the exhibition of than any other institution in the state, i the Seaboard Air Line Industrial It is at this period of depression, how-jschool on July 9th. A picnic of five ever, facing a critical situation with or six hundred persons was held in a heavy indebtedness hanging over it the college park. A very handsome that must soon be met if it is to con- dinner was provided for the multitude, tinue to go forward. Regardless of The meeting was presided over by Dr. 'whom the board may elect as its pres-.Job J. Boozer and addresses were ident, the financial problems cf the J made by Prof. Hart of Clemson Col- ir.stitution must be reckoned with, and | lege, Rev. Dr. W. S. Bean of the this calls for a strong, energetic lead-'Southern Presbyterian, Mr. Ennies of er, a man with big ideas, the ability the Associated Press; Rev. Dr. Smith to put them across, and a personality that will enable him to raise money. All of these facts, we are sure, the organizations are to be congratulated board is mindful of a^iii will weigh upon sponsoring the big banquet and carefully. celebration. ' While today’s meeting is not expect- There is nothing that-brings a town to ^ SQ, 1 t , in a " cation, it is hoped or college more valuable advertising that 11 wlU result ,n something con- of the Central Presbyterian; Rev. J. B. Parrott and the chairman. The oc casion was a very interesting one and was worthy of the cause. The Sea board Air Line Industrial exhibit was in the line of the smaller industries, better roads and better farms. more than good football teams; AH over South Carolina, the wonderffl record of P. C. is being talked, and though a small institution by comparison with others, the public more and more is looking upon the Blue Stocking! , , , eleven as one of the big teams of the der a handlca P a ^ usually results in crete. With Dr. Douglas leaving his! An interesting meeting has just present post early in January, it isSdosed at the First Baptist church, imperative that his successor be nan- Rev. J. B. Parrott, the pastor, con- —ed and introduced into office a* the ducted the services which were well earliest possible moment. A college attended, or church without a leader, labors un der injury to the institution. ! The Southerq Presbyterian announc es that the lease of the paper for the state and one Chat must be reckoned with. Likewise, the dashing, fight ing eleven of TUornwell has won a scat in the hall of fame by its unbeat- l * Miru w,tl ^ «t>ie w select a strong j aco b3. Dr. Bean, who has so ably able record thus far, and if tomorrow’s man or * f presidency, and that the the paper since it was brought game with Mullins results in a victory,!will continue to march for- to Clinton> did not put in a bid for it ward in the years to come as it has Effortl| were made to retain him in 80 / na f? ,f, ~ nt ;y ^ ro, " r ^ *u Uic past the editorial chair, without success, under the able leadership of President j - Douglas. ! An interesting baptismal the curtain will ring dewn upon the team with a perfect record. It should be noted also, that the Thornwell teams of the past few years have made valuable contributions to the P. C. teams and such will continue for years Alcng with thousands of others, The eRauing year> 8 into the hands Chronicle expresses the hope that the of Revs j F Jacobs and Wm States board will be able to select a strong j acoba man for the presidency, and that the college will continue to march for ward in the years to come as it has to come. It is therefore quite appro- + priate that the little Presbyterian brothers should be dined and honored by the side of their large Presbyterian brothers. The occasion next Tuesday evening promises to be an outstanding gather ing and is calculated to cement the town and boys closer together and to create a fine irapresion over the state. It comes as a grand climax at the close of a strenuous and successful season for the two splendid teams. service was held in the Presbyterian church on the evening of the second Sabbath. Four “mother’s darlings" and “fath- : En Passant • THE CITY’S HEALTH When R. A. Steer, well known dairy- appeared before city council Tuesday evening with a plea for the passage of a sanitation law, he was seeing farther than his own personal er’s joys" were presented and dedicat- ♦ W. W. H. ♦ ed to the Lord; the; children of Mr. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ eoo.e+ooooeooo+ooooo . an d Mrs. Geo. A. Copeland, and Mr. _. . . , ’ _ — - ' and Mrs. Hale Shands. This is the time of the year when the hardest job many of us have is to keep the coal bin filled. \t tfc% recent town election Dr. W. Shands was chosen Intendent, and “As a man thinketh, so is he," un less his wife changes his mind. At A. Messrs. John Hopkins, T. R. Owens, E. C. Briggs and G. A. Copeland as .wardens. These gentlemen will have e . . .. . ’a very grave responsibility resting on Some Ittopl. think th»t ,t ^ Without f«.r or f.vor, thi. M«««l t, cite than to adv,™. , ho „ |d ^ ^ „ . . I liquor selling and see that the State Honie brew caa be made, of coarae. Uwi obeye<l io ^ Banne ,. xy, but it isn l f.t to dnnk af.er it is t own has at least a thousand men, wo- ma< * e * • men and children in it who will bless Santa Claus To Arrive Thursday Sants Claus will arrive in Clinton next Thursday on the 2 o’clock train from Atlanta and will make his head quarters while in the city at the Bee Hive. The jubilant youth of the city, who now have their whole hearts cen tered on his approach, are invited to be on hand and see the old gentleman end share with, him the spirit of Christmas at the Bee Hive. Upon his arrival he will be met by auto and. every high honor shown Mr. St. Nick upon his first appearance in the city for the holidays. All children are in vited to be present to greet him. SOME ATTRACTIVE OFFERS American Boy $2.00, two years $3.00. American Boy and McCall’s Maga zine $2.50. American Boy and Pictorial Review $2.60 (good only to Dec. .31, 1926.) Send for catalogue of bargains or call 243 at 12:30 p. m. IAS. W. CALDWELL , Anything In Magazines RADIATOR ALCOHOL $1.00 per gallon Save Your Radiator SADLER-OWENS PHARMACY AT UNION STATION Phones 377 £ 400 Phones 377 & 400 Good Eats Holidays > We are ready to fill your orders for the annual activity In the kitchen for Christ mas. v J... The best quality (iroperies, Fruits, Nuts and all the trimmin’s needed. Wholesome, nourishing foods of unexcelled quality, de licious in taste. • • * ■' ’ T* Place your order early—let us fill it promptly. LITTLE 8 DENSON 50—Two Phones—54 Clinton, S. C. J. B. FRONTIS "JEWELER CLINTON. 8. C. DRS. SMITH & SMITH OPTOMETRISTS MODERN SERVICE SPECIALISTS ALL PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED BY LICENSED PHARMACISTS CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED PROMPTLY SADLER-OWENS PHARMACY “At Union .Station w Phones 377 and 400 Phones 377 and 400 Eyes Examined >: 15 West Main Street Glasses Fitted Phene 101 CLINTON. S. C. Laboratory for Prompt Repair Service WHAT DO P. S. JEANS do: H. D. HENRY F. BOLAND H. D. Henry & Company insurance STOCKS - BONDS - REAL ESTATE LOANS NEGOTIATED You can’t always tell, sometimes the man works at night, and then intoresto and was striking at ai^ssue j again that is what he tells his wife, that affects the health of the entire. No sort of excuse will atone for a job poorly done. If it is worth doing at all it is worth doing well. :them for so doing. imunity. In his remarks before cr uddl. Hr. Steer pointed out the need of milk regulations and the employ ment by the city of a capable inspec tor to give the people official and accurate information as to what kind of milk they are gett : ng, thereby giv ing protection not only to the dairy-! 8pend money, men, but to 4he lives of our people i and especially the babies and little • T be modern Another cause for the depression in business is that so many people seem to think it is a capital offense to We must not omit to add that our stay in Statesville with the family of Mr. J. W. Copeland was one of the most delightful experiences of the year. Mr. C. C. Little is now local editor of the Clinton Gazette. We welcome Mr. Little to the corps editorial. A very interesting event in the his- _ __ — girl can make fudge tory of the Presbyterian church was ! The lequi-st from Mr. Steer. j nnd mayonnaise dressing, but young the beautiful church wedding on the I we hope, wul be considered. The may- married people can’t live on those two evening of Nov. 10th, in which Rev. ° r _ W “J nStrUCted to .^ inf0rm , ; t ti0 . n th n «* Geo. H. Comelson of. Malvern. Aria, j : was united in marriage with Miss Em-1 A normal boy’s ambition is to be- ma Floride Bailey, daughter of Mr. j come a big man. And it is the ambj- : and Mrs. M. S. Bailey of Clinton. The to ordinances in other towns affect ing sanitation conditions and present them ai the next council meeting. They ^should be g*ven an intelligent. tion of most big men to reduce their church was beautifully decorated and weight. the evening was delightful, a mass of ! expectant friends filled the building* consideration. The suggestion of Mr. Steer that all milk offered in the city should be The old-fashioned actress who used from ceiling to floor, the music was a inspected, should go still further and to get publicity by having her dis- • gem, and everybody was happy. AU include all kinds of meats and fish nionds stolen now shoots her husband parties have our cordial congratula- offered for sale. All cattle should be instead. tions. inspected for diseases before being! j killed and allowed to be placed on sale.' If you don’t want to go to a for- j Mr. C. B. Adams, an elder of Shady A capable and experienced health of- tune teller, you ean learn all about Grove church, died in Clinton on Nov. fieer, not a mere job seeker, should your past, present and future by run- ;7th, and was buried on Monday at Reflset Thought” » ^ - — • - * # • • You’ll find them here in the highest quality. A gift shop full of lovely things for Christmas giving. Cards not a be employed by the city to head this ning for office, important work, but the problem is t _ out of finance. The city hn. no money , Y<m ind it is requiring every dollar of tax 1 Shady Grove church. Rev. W. P. Ja- * cobs, officiating. Mr. Adams had believe it, but there. been in feeble health for five or s.’x the history of this years. He was a kind friend, a good * — was a time in the history of this years. He was a kind friend, a good money and other revenue it can secure wb en children went to bed neighbor, and a devoted husband and u> apph on its interest and notes of eight after supper instead of going to father, indebtedness. Likewise, the city needs; mo vies an adequate fire department costing approximately $15^)00, but where is tbe money coming from ? A munici There are two things that it doesn’t It was a lovely occasion on the 18th of December, and the church was pal building, to properly care for all 60 “Y *o°d to worry about—those beautifully decorated. Mr. Alex O’Dan- departments of the citiy's business is thjlt Y 0 « can help and those that you ;iel of Raleigh, and Hiss Mary Lou cant help. a pressing med but no funds are avail able. c There is nothing as important to'a community as its health, and yet _ ^ proper sanitation and health regula- : his' automobile in order to "make a tions in- our city are given little, if payment on his home. aau, attention. The health of a city i Ms children is far more important I _ —j paved streets or other municipal' , Whan to worrjyug about yet we are neglecting . ^ weather ’ 66 thankful that yon are Ibis need nbovedi others. T^ere ^ *™*I*J^* •P— ny things that the people of Clin- a legislature an3 need to interest themselves in, and of ^ ** M “ k>B in the forefront is Young, daughter of our deacon. Dr. John W. Young, were the bridegroom __ ... . . # and bride. The scene was a brilliant The world u, yet to keu of loM . -n* only rod thing .boot K wm. n youn, moo puttiof . mortw oo the rogrot w. .11 felt in portin' with the bride. Mr. and Mrs. O’Daniel went northward on a bridal tour, but will make their home in Raleigh. Jim? health Why not put first things €% • » \ following officers have been elected by the Christian Endeavor So- .eiety of the Presbyterian church to jaervn for the year: C. C. Little, pres- • j ident; John Simpson, vice-president; Man ia a wonder. Re cute down Miss Maggie Dillard, trees in order to build a city, and then Libby Spencer, to make a park. tary; Tom M. Watts, treasurer. ■ ’C. « *• V • ’ - Our tables are loaded down—4 card lor every taste.- Come in and browze around. “Scatter Sunshine With, Greeting Cards Chronicle Publisliiii{[ STATIONERY AND GIFT DEPARTMENT -