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n k t PAGE TWO z 1 ; V *■ —irk 1 'V- { ■ ' ■ THE CLINTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON* S. C. i i / ^ LAURENS COUNTY MAN SERVES _ HAjjRgTCRNED « YEARS AS PUBLIC OFFICIAL Judge Thompson^ Record Is Unique. Has Served 10 Years As Trial Justice, 6 As Auditor and 32 As Probate Judge. ’ ~7.— P. C. Has Large Crop of Candidates for Varsity Nire. Practice Soon To Start. The baseball fans of the city and of Presbyterian college are beginning to turn their minds to the diamond. There are many candidates now in tending to start with the regular prac tice this week. Coach Waiter Johnson Laurens, Feb. 19.—“The good peo ple have been indulgent and kind to has a squad of freshmen working onjme. and I feel that I have incurred the diamond and they are rapidly get- | obligations to them in the long time I ting the infield smooth and getting'have been in office (45 years) that the rocks off the outfield. i while exerting myself in my efforts As to the candidates for the various, to serve. I have not been able to pay." positions much can be said. The south- The foregoing sentence, written paw for this year is the renowned three years ago by Judge O. G. Chester “Bullet” Martin of high school j Thompson in his autobiography, is a fame from McColl, S. C. Martin last' fair insight into his private and pub- year turned in a win for all but about He* life of an extraordinary Laurens two starts. Nothing more need be county. South Carolina citizen, who. said concerning him except that much at the ase of 83. has just entered up- is to be expected and much will be on his ninth quadrennial term as judge given by this young lad. The right of probate. He is one of the very few handers on the pitching staff include, Confederate veterans now holding Stamps and Knight, who will begin public office in South Carolina. Al- their second year oA the varsity and though he lives five miles from town. Bill Adair who comes up from last the venerable judge rarely ever misses year’s freshman squad. There are five coming to his office six days in the catcher candidates, Jones playing his week. last year, McLendon his second, and Judge Thompson’s record in public from the freshman team comes Wei- service is unique. Four years as an don. Hart, and Campbell. On the first intrepid wearer of the gray, from sack will be Jack Wertz, a lanky lad April 15. 1861. to April 26, 1865, and who can reach out for the wide ones.: 48 years as a trusted office holder— Jordan will relieve Wertz if necessary. | ten as trial justice in Youngs town- The keystone position left vacant by sh'p, six as county auditor, and 32 Capt. Nick Hunter, who graduated as probate judge—is a distinction that last spring, will have to be filled by a comes to few men. That he has held transfer of Truesdale who comes up. the confidence of the people through On the third sack will be Bell, Stuck- all these years is not strange, though ey or Owens, Bell having the most ex- [ in light of the f^ct that he is a man perience. On short Will be the old: of uncommon personality, gentle and steady stand-by, Charlie Wilson; the sincere, and yet fearless. lawyer. Of course, at his advanced age, he is not now as active in the game of politics as in o^her years, but he retains the confidence and popular esteem of the voters, the expression of which gives him great satisfaction and is duly appreciated. . As a volunteer for service in the Confederate cause, Oliver G. Thomp son enlisted with Company G, Third South Carolina regiment, and partici pated in some of the hardest fought battles of the war. He was severely wounded \n the engagement at Spots ylvania courthouse, but after recover ing he joined his command in the fall of 1864 and was mustered out at Greensboro, 15 days after the sur render of Lee at Appomattox. His first furlough was obtained February 17, 1864, when he came home, primarily, perhaps, in response to the call of a little romance that had its budding when he was a school boy at Youngs, and which flowered in to matrimony March 11, just a fort night after his return, his bride being Miss Harriett Howard, of Greenville county. South Caroling. ' Judge and Mrs. TWmpson plan two months hence to celebrate their 62nd wedding anniversary. O. G. Thompson was the third child of a family of 12, a son of* Ellis and Frances Garrett Thompson, and him- | self the father of 12 sons and daugh- ceding grand jury. > The report of the auditors has not been laid before us, and we trust that it will reach us be fore the next term of the court in ofa der that it may receive due considera tion from this body. We urge upon the Officers of t|ie county the exercise of strictest econ omy consistent with the propet i»cr- formance of their duties in the affairs respectively committed to them. In conclusion we wish to thank the court and the officials connected with it for«the aid and assistance given us in our work. All of which is respectfully sub mitted. M. H. HUNTER, Foreman. Dated Feb. 22, 1927. fresh flash at short, Johnnie Moore of! A past master in the art of politics, ters. . H. Wallace, speaker of the Rock Hill,, failed to return last st fall.!Judge Thompson was a power as a celebrated “Wallace House,” was a illiams,' stump speaker and as chief spokes- close relative of the Thompson family MAYOR VICTIM OF THUG ATTACK Tf THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1927 LONG PULL AHEAD OF LEGISLATORS In the outfield there will be Williams, Beckham, Porter, McLaurin, Mathe- man in many a political convention, son, Jim Dendy and Pete Dunlap. I After 1910, his campaigns were made. The schedule is not as yet entirely \ for the most part, without opposition. E. B. Roddey Felted In Store From Licks With Poker ' By Negroes W'ho Wanted Day’s Receipts. Lancaster, Feb. 20.—Mayor E. B. Roddey of this city is in a local hos pital in a critical condition with his skull fractured in three places as the result of an assault by four Negroes in his store on Gay street late last night, robbery being the motive. At the time the crime was committed, preparatory to closing. Mayor Roddey was counting his cash receipts, which he placed in a bag in l(is pocket. The only occupants of the store at the time were his Negro drayman and an other Negro who were sitting by the stove in the rear, and two other Ne groes who were loafing in the front. From evidence gathered it seems that the four had conspired to effect the robbery. One of the Negroes in the rear called Mr. Roddey and asked for a peck of com, and in the act of Much Work Is Yet To Be Done and Little Prospect Seen of Adjourn ing Session in Specified Time. Columbia, Feb. 20.—Prospects for the present legislature’s adjourning sine die in a less time than the ten or eleven weeks that have J)een averaged in recent years appeared slight, as hte end of the sixth week found the gen eral appropriation bill just reaching the House, and necessary revenue measures in rather a nebulous form, so far as can be learned. The House is expected to take up the appropriation bill, carrying $9,717,000, but having no provisions for last year’s $2,000,000 deficit, about the middle of the coming week, with the indications that it will pass, perhaps more or less amended, and be sent to the Senate by the end of the w.?ek. It will be referred to the Senate fi- Junior Order To Meet Here (Written for The Chronicle) Saturday, February 26 will be a big day for the Juniors of District-No. 3. On this date there wijl'be a regular meeting of the representatives' of the various councils of the district, and a most enjoyable program has been ar ranged for the occasion. Lanford Council No. 257 of Clinton, is the host, and the boys of that coun cil promise the visiting brethren the best time they ever had. The State council officers will be guests, as well as other prominent members of the order, and so, natur ally, there will be good speeches ga lore. There will be a monster public meet ing at 3:00 p. m., to which all citizens are cordially invited, and the business meeting will be held at 8:00 p. m. It is hoped that every council in t nance committee which, if it follows ( the district will be well represented the practice of other years, Will com- J a s it is the intention of the district pletely rewrite the measure, taking, deputy to put-this district on the map perhaps two weeks, in this task. That will mean the tenth week of tho ses sion will be on hand when the bill is reported out in the Senate, where the in great big letters. Lanford Council No. 257 has the great distinction of having doubled its membership during the Rans Williams better part of a week will probably 1 drive, and so show appreciation of be consumed before a final agreement is reached: The next step will be sending the measure to a conference committee of three senators and three representa tives, who will iron out the differences in the measure as approved by the re spective houses. Ordinarily this is a job requiring three da^s or more. stooping over to get the com, the Ne- of Laurens, and the venerable Laurens gro struck him over the head with an county officeholder is otherwise prom- eomplete but it will be officially an- But he never let “grass grow under j olina. inefitly connected in upper South Car- nounced within the next ten days. It | his feet,” being always on the alert, is most likely that P. C. and Clemson | prudent and cautious, will meet in Laurens again this year! Energetic and frugal, strictly ab as they did last year. This game! stemious in habits, charitable and tol- takes the place of Clemson playing i erant. and with a deference for oth ers worthy of the best tradition of the Mr* Thompson, Sr., has not done ail the office-holding for the family. During the last 16 years his eldest son. J. Waddy Thompson, has been county auditor, occupying the office at the other gad of the courthouse from that of the probate judge. Au ditor Thompson retired, however, from office the same day his v father began P. C. here. The prospects for the freshman 1 true Southern gentleman. Judge squad which is also coached by Wal- j Thompson has been secure in the es ter Johnson, is of an unknown quan- teem and affections of “his people” tity. but-there are several men who'.through more than four decades—his . his new term, January 1, as judge of played stellar ball in high and prep, name familiar in every household and > probate, resigning because of ill schools last year, and the followers J his unfaiUng courtesy, sympathy and health can be assured that the fresh will keep obliging interest known to all who vis School Events To Be Held Here The field day events for Laurens county will be held in Clinton on Fri- ; , , ... day, April 1st. The track events for h, T d0Wn - Whl ! e boys and girls, both‘under twelve .nd up the rep they have established in other sport circles this scholastic year. FINAL SETTLEMENT it his office or come in contact with him in any circumstances. He is a man of character and poise, versed in statecraft, and, as was often said of Ben Tillman, he is a good “cornfield” Another son, John M. Thompson, assists the judge in conducting the af- or. the floor, the Negro drayman grab bed the poker and struck the mayor two more blows rendering him uncon scious. The Negro went through his pockets and secured $50 but in his haste overlooked the bag with the day’s receipts. In running out of the store, the Negro in fright dropped the $50 at the front door and it was found by officers last night. ^Recovering consciousness Mayor Roddey, who is a very robust man, staggered to the front door, turned off the lights and locked the door. He walked three blocks to his home and on entering the door exclaimed to his fair* of the office, but nevertheless,! w if e , “They have killed me” and fell the grizzled veteran is at his desk unconscious. every day he is well enough to drive from his home, near Madden. Take notice that on the 12th day of March next, I will render a final ac count of ray acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the estate of Fannie B. Cope Land, deceased, in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens coun ty, at 11 o’clock, a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final dis charge from my trust as Administra tor. Any person maeoted to said estate is notified and required to make pay- men on or before that date; and all persons having claims against said es tate will present them on or before said date, duly proven or be forever barred. R. Y. COPELAND, Feb. 4th, 1927-3-3-4tc Administrator. • FINAL SETTLEMENT Take notice that on the 12th day of March next, I will render a final ac count of my acts and doings as Ad ministrator of the estate of John Rich ey Copeland, deceased 1 , in the office of the Judge of Probate of Laurens coun ty, at 11 o’clock, a. m., and on the same day will apply for a final dis charge from my trust as Administra tor. GRAND JURY DISAPPROVES QF SCHOOL TRUSTEE ELECTION BILL Says Would Tend To Create Discord In Commu nities. Two Bills On Question Now Before Legislature By Goodwin and Huff. t Laurens. Feb. 23.—Disapproval of county, and have appointed the fol- the bill introduced in the house of rep- lotring committees who will report reaentatives, to provide for the elec- from time to time as may be neces- tion of school trustees by registered sary: electors instead of by appointment of 1 Roads, Bridges and Chain Gangs , the county bourd of education, was W. M. Bobo, chairman; H. S. Bryson. rounding up thew Negroes voiced in the oresentment of the grand S. J. Martin, T. B. Copeland, R. R. so speedUy was t.y cautg of much fa- Physicians were hastily summoned and he was rushed in an automobile to Memorial hospital^ here where an op eration was immediately performed. While his condition is considered ex tremely grave, his physicians hold out hope for his recovery. Meanwhle the entire police force. Sheriff John P. Hunter, all his depu ties and numbers of citizens commen ced a search for the perpetrators and by 10 o’clock Sunday morning four Negroes, Leroy-Gill, Howard Thomp son, Loyd Thompson and Robert In gram, were placed in jail where the two alleged ring leaders made a full confession to Sheriff Hunter. The entire city was arounsed at the crime and tne splendid work by the over twelve will be held in the after noon on the college athletic field. The declamation and recitations will be held that night in the Orphanage chapel. their noble work by turning out in full forced Play To Be Staged By Woman’s Club The Woman’s club has arranged with Mr. Charles Hilliard to stage his mus ical revue, “Little Bits of Everything,” at the Florida Street school auditor ium on Friday night, March 4th, at 8:15. A cast of fifty local players has been assembled and an entertainment teeming with novelty and fast mov ing scenes is assured. The play is in four parts, each with a different cast and theme—hence its title “Little Bits of Everything.” Subscribe for The Chronicle—$1.50 s year. jury as made before the court of gen- Hudgens. eral sessions here T used ay afternoon.' Public Schools—T. T. \Soods, chair- “We believe it would tend to create man, A. W. Sharpe, S. O. Clark, E. L. discord in communities,” said the Burts, H. H. Fuller, grand jury at one point in its pre-; County Books—M. H. Hunter, chair- aentment.' ' naan; W. F. Gaston, J. Y. Milam, R. R. There have b#en two bills intro- Hudgens, duced during the present session of Jail, County Home and Other Pub- the legislature in regard to the elec- He Buildings—M. L. Crisp, chairman; tion of school trustees in Laurens H. B. Workman, W. D. Stewart, W. county. The first bill was introduced E Garrett, W. G. Henderson, in the senate by Sen. O. P. Goodwin.! We are informed that private in- Any person indebted to said estate It fell by the wayside in the lower dividuals are storing property on the is notified and required to make pay-{house where a majority of the coun- grounds. We recommend that The Bishops’ Crusade; In Laurens • Next Week. All over this county, wherever the Episcopal Church has a “foothold,” there is going on at this season a se ries of intensive preaching services. The object of this, to use a Scriptural expression, is to “stir up the pure minds of the members by way of re membrance” of what they have sol emnly vowed and proipised, and too easily forgotten, to be “Christ’s faith- nxn on or before that date; and"aH ty’s representatives failed to support the sheriff forthwith require all such, ful soldiers and servants, to their life’s persons having claims against said es- \ it. Representatives Sullivan and Ow- property to be removed, and that he ®; . ln ®* ch diocese, or organic t*te will present them on or before'ens opposed the bill and Representa- d° n °t permit the use of the jail dms1 0 ^n of the^^^ bishop is to said date, duly proven or be forever ^ive Huff favored it, the house as a grounds for such purposes in the fu vorable comment here today. Soda and Sulphate Ammonia We sell BOTH here, but our advice is that you use SULPHATE OF AMMONIA. At $60.00 per ton it is as cheap as soda would be at $44.00. Use it on your GRAIN. For your cotton and corn buy PERFEC TION BRAND guano, the good Fish, Tank age, and Meal mixture. Our prices are right. Special grades for Garden and Truck. CLINTON COHON OIL CO. Phone 62 Night Phone 2403 barred. R. Y. COPELAND, Feb. 4th, 1927-3-3-4tc Administrator whole following the usual precedent ture and killing the bill upon the opposi- We recommend to our delegation tion of a majority of the delegation, in the General Assembly that they -j Representative Owens was under- advocate the passage of a law requir- NOTICE I stood as favorable to the bill at first, ing the distribution of license plates The Annual Meeting of the Joanna, bat l * t ® r turned against it. for motor vehicles to be made from Mrecantile Company will be held pur- * After the senate bill was killed, the county seats of the different coun lead, for a whole week, in intensive preaching services. There have been two of these in this diocese, of Upper South Carolina. Following these the same is to be held in every locality where the Church has a settled mem bership. One is to begin at Laurens the com- anant to law. on Matyh 1, 1927, at the Representative fluff, in collaboration ties, and that the peace officers of the ; in K week. The first service, one of i Offices of the Compao/’in Goldville.' Representative Owens, it was different counties be charged with the I ^ oreca8t an ^ preparation, will take Such business as may regularly come st *ted by Mr. Huff Saturday, intro-' enforcement of the law in reference; P lace on Sunday afternoon next, at before such meeting will be transact-' * ,uc ®4 * second trustee election bill, to operation of motor vehicles with-{ four o Beginning Monday night «d at that time. ' * n ^is bill, according to Mr. Huff, it out licenses. We believe the enact- ( there will be a preaching service every S G DILLARD was provided that trustees should be merit of such a law would relieve the! n ‘SHt at ^ight o’clock, except Satui- 2-24-4tc Secretary. :elected by registered electois where; congestion now existing in the worki® a y- 1 one-fhurth of such electors signed a : of issuing these license plates, and j The preacher through the week petition askng for the election. In'would tend to economy in the execu-, ending Sunday night, March Gth, will —“ t the absence of such a petition, the tion of Die laws in reference thereto., be’the Rev. W. Preston Peyton, of county board of education would ap-’ We are informed that a bill has Rock Hill, point the trustees in the usual man- been introduced in the General As- ner. i sembly to provide for the election of Should Representatives Huff and school trustees in Laurens county. We HOUSE MOVING Owens ignore the recommendation of deplore such an effort and urgently R* A. Self, general contractor. Spar- CHICKS Healthy, Strong:, Purebred V COTTON did not pay bat the grand jury and should the lower recommend to our delegation thatjt anbur K. w, il move the dwelling of CHICKS will. Get oar catalog. 3900 chicks a week. Clinton Hatchery Clinton, S. C. house follow the same precedent that they use their best efforts to prevent D. E. Tribble. If anyone has moving it did in the first trustee election bill., the enactment of such a law. We be- 4o I will be glad to figure with the Huff-Owens bill will most likely Ueve it would tend to create discord him. I will be here two or three pass the house and go over into the]in communities, and would militate weeks, senate for the consideration of Sen-]against the best interests of the puh- ator Goodwin. Whether or not Sena-' lie schools of the county. Tills ex- ? tor Goodwin will take the new bill ’ periment was tried in the county s wie 1 under his wing is yet to be seen, j M. Hampton Hunter is the new years ago and proved unsatisfactory, and there is no demand on the part Call for reference, D. E. Tribble or E. B. Sloan, or see me there next week. R. A. SELF See the breakfast suites foreman of the grand jury. The fol-' of the public at large for a change in , - ts » xx o aro ahsturinn- 497 lowing is its presentment: |the system provided by the general' Maple JrOrCll ROCkCTS T*> the Presiding Judge: (law of the land. Our schools have GM 0/1 flj/i CA CK KA <27 AA and $34.50. Walnutdin-l The following is the final present- grown and prospered under the sys-, * •DU, $i«UU - _ f'ment of the Grand Jury for this term tem now existing, and it would in our and $U.UU* TiDrC TOCkCrS in|£ room suites ITOni of court; . {judgment b« dangerous tb departjf rnm Zf\ lir . . „ $135.00 upwards. w « have passed on all bills handed therefrom. irOlll $0.«)U Up. us by the Solicitor. ^ • j We note frqm the records cf the fTITF 1 F’R.QTMP^MTNr ‘ We have been unable since organ:- court that an audit of the books of Tvr TVvaT T m» T v* T 'i •i zaticn to investigate the affairs of the the county was ordered by the pre- .Jr URN ITURE GO. “Pedigreed” ^ I 'HE scrub sire is gone I He cost as much to feed, but he didn’t produce the cash. In his place is an animal with a record you can trace. Successful farmers buy Royster Fertiliz ers for the same reason that they buy good cattle. You can know a lot about them before you buy. 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