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THE CHRONICLE Strives To Be a Clean News paper, Complete, Newsy and Reliable. /- L If You Don’t Read THE CHRONICLE You Don’t Get The News. VOLUME XXVII CLINTON, S. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1927 FARM OUTLOOK IS NOWBETTER Leading Bankers of Nation See Improved Conditions, In Sev eral Statements Given Out At Annual Meeting In Texas. Houston, Texas, Oct. 23.—An im proved agricultural situation, with re sultant increased farmer purchasing power offsetting a moderate business recession, was pictured in statements here tonight by leading bankers of the nation. The bankers, here to attend the an- ^nual convention of the American Bankers’ association beginning tomor row, were optimistic regarding con ditions in the country as a whole es pecially as to the position of agricul ture. Some of their views follow, in part: M. A. Traylor, president of the American Bapikers’ association and president of the First Trust and Sav ings bank, Chicago: “On the whole business has been satisfactory this year. This is true even though the upward trend of the last two years has not continued. In some important lines of industry re cessions have taken place and profits generally have been lower even where the volume of business has not declin ed. It is a fortunate fact that such re cession as has developed has affected lines best prepared to sustain it by a prolonged period of prosperity, name ly, industry and commerce, rather than agriculture. “As to agriculture,j^jhich has been in need of improvement, it is this fall enjoying as a whole satisfactory crof> returns either through large harvests or rising prices. Agricultural price in dices, after several years of inequali ty are now on a parity with industri al price indices. Total agricultural in come this year is expected to be some what above the average of recent years.” T. R. Preston, first vice-president of the American Bankers’ association and president of the Hamilton Na tional bank, Chattanooga, Tenn.—“The volume of business for the year 1927 may not be quite as large as for 1926, but more people have shared in the prosperity. Especially is that true of the agricultural situation. The finan ces of the country were never on a sounder basis.” Francis H. Sisson, vice president of the Guaranty Trust company. New York:—“The conspicuous feature of the business situation is failure of au tumn revival to measure up to expec tations.” Robert E. Maddox, chairman of the board of the Atlanta and Lowry Na tional bank, Allanta:—•'"The general business outlook in the southeast is very encouraging. While our indus trial growth has been rapid, cotton still plays an important part in our commercial activities and although the crop is much smaller than last year, the prevailing price more than offsets the reduction and the South will receive more for its cotton this year.” " “JOHNSON FIELD” IS NAME CHOSEN NUMBER 43 Blue Stocking Contest Results In Naming Athletic Field for Well Known and Popular Coach. Two weeks ago The Blue Stocking, the official weekly publication of Pres byterian college, opened a contest through its columns for the purpose o’f selecting a name for the college athletic field. Suggestions were to be made by students and the final selec tion of a name left in the hands of a WHO'S WHO IN CLINTON A. M. COPELAND Adolphus Miles Copeland, known and loved in this entire section as “Mr. Doc” Copeland, was born Jan. 31, 1849, near Clinton. His parents were Elbert T. and Charlotte Ferguson Copeland. He is a direct descendant of Jos. Adair, Sr., of Duncan’s Creek church, and of John Copeland, Sr., both rendering distinguished service in the Revolutionary war to Miss Eugenia Owens, daughter of Capt. R. S. Owens. Later he was mar ried to Miss Mattie Owens, sister of his first wife. Three of his sons served overseas in the World war. During the Reconstruction days, Mr. Copeland contributed his part in the redemption of South Carolina from carpetbag government. He wore both the Ku Klux regalia and the He and his father both entered the Red Shirt and has always been devoted war of 1861-65. At the time of en listment, Mr. Copeland was a beard less boy—under 16 years of age. He belonged to Co. E, Wm.’s battalion, S. C. reserves. His first military ser vice was at Florence, S. C., where he was assigned the task of guarding prisoners. When Sherman reached Co lumbia to leave behind bare chimneys and gray ashes, the prisoners station ed there were rushed aboard a train and true to the Southern cause. Dur ing this trying period he was arrested with a dozen others by members of a constabulary force sent into South Carolina by the Federal government with headquarters at the location where the Hotel Clinton now stands. He was placed in jail for a period of two weeks and later released on a $20,000 bond. From that time to this, n HOMECOMING CELEBRATION AT DUNCAN’S CREEK CHURCH Five Hundred People Gathered Sunday at Historic Old Presbyte rian Church for Special Exercises. Day Filled With Interest By Impressive Services and Renewing of Girlhood and Boy hood Associations. Past Is Reviewed With Sermon by Dr. Jones. All roads led last Sunday to Dun can’s Creek church and 500 people gathered for the happy occasion which will go down in history as a red-letter day in the life of this historic old Presbyterian church erected more than 127 years ago. The day was ideal for the “home coming.” The crowd was a happy one, the sermon appropriate and filled with historic and valuable informa tion, and the long tables erected in the grove for an old-fashioned basket pic nic dinner, was loaded down with a bountiful supply of choice viands. Ev erything imaginable “good to eat” was spread on the table and home- he has never been called to trial for for Wilmington, N. C., to be exchang- the reason that the Yankee papers re- folks and strangers alike, were given ed for Confederate prisoners. From Wilmington, Mr. Copeland went to Greensboro, N. C., and later was sent back to South Carolina to enter the cavalry. In the meantime Gen. Lee ness and brought to a close a sacred and enjoyable hour of worship for the large congregation that had gathered with a tender recollection and an abid ing love for the old church and home friends. Following the communion service, the benediction was pronounced and an hour’s recess was. taken for the serving of dinner on the grounds. The members of the congregation had the preparations in charge and many well- filled baskets were soon brought forth and the great crowd was served, with an abundance of food left after all had eaten. After the dinner hour, the congre gation reassembled, though many were unable to gain admittance into the church. Dr. Jones again presided and stated that the service would be sponsible for these acts, were later a most cordial welcome to participate discovered and burned. ! i n the various features of interest ar- In 1899 Mr. Copeland was mar-: ranged for the day. ried to Miss Ruth Simpson and to : Dr. Dudley Jones, who has so faith- j of a friendly and informal nature this uhion one daughter was born, fully served the small congregation as; touching upon the personal and his- had surrendered and the young sol- Miss Mary Ruth Copeland, who is | pastor since 1921, presided over the | toric affairs of the church, tdier, along with his comrades, return- now engaged in kindergarten work in exercises of the day and occupied the! Representatives had been invited to ed home. New York. Coach Walter A. Johnson, for whom the Presbyterian college "athletic field will be named if the board of trustees approves the action of the students in the contest recently conducted by The Blue Stocking. committee appointed by the editor of the paped. The name which the students chose was submitted by J. D. Whiteside, of the class of ’28. He submitted the i name of “Johnson Field” with his rea son for so doing stated as follows: “By heartfelt interest, hard work and gentlemanly qualities, he has rais ed athletics to its high plane at P. C. and stands highest in the love and es teem of each student and alumnus. Therefore he deserves this honor.” This waa the first name submittad in the contest, and-4t, was immediately accepted. If the board of trustees ap proves the selection, the athletic field will be officially named in honor of the popular coach of the Presbyterian institution. Mr. Copeland was a charter mem-! In 1896 Mr. Copeland was elected ber of the Sunday school of the First mayor of Clinton and served for one Presbyterian church of this city. He term. During his administration the town issued the first tax exemptions pulpit in the morning. After reading! lake part on the program from fami- the 5th chapter of Matthew, prayer was offered by a.visiting minister, the lies that once belonged to the congre gation. Mr. Gus Holmes of the Dis joined this church on Sept. 10, 1865 and throughout this long period, has in its history to the Clinton Cotton Rev. Mr. Pettus of the Renno Metho-; bon. section, son of the Rev. Z. L. dist circuit. The music for the day j Holmes who was pastor of the church was unusually good and the singing before and after the Civil war, was been one of its most loyal and devoted 1 mills and the Southern Bell Telephone heartily entered into by the large con-,the first speaker on the program. He members. ; Company in an effort to assist in their | gregation that taxed the seating ca- brough words of greetings and spoke He served the church as a deacon establishment as valuable enterprises pacity of the renovated and attractive interestingly • of early reminiscences from 1876 to 1891. At this time he to the comthunity. ft-was during his.ehurch building. Miss Collette Griffin concerning his father and his pastor was promoted to the eldership which |term as Intendent that the first road an d J- H. Landrum favored the con- he has continued to hold until the grader ever seen in Clinton was pur-; gregation with a special duet, present. For a long period of years chased. ( Dr. Jones in opening his remarks, he was a member of^he board of.trus- Mr. Copeland has five living sons, stated that no words of welcome were grandson, W. P. Jacobs of this city, tees of the Thornwell orphanage. He Messrs. O. O. and E. B. Copeland of needed since almost the entire audi- and he brought cordial greetings and ate at Duncan’s creek. Dr. W. P. Ja cobs who also served as pastor during the war, was represented by his CROMER TO LEAD IN SEAL SALE TWO WEEKS COURT BEGAN MONDAY 0 t Jury Commissioners Draw Venires. Judge W. H. Townsend of Co lumbia, Presiding. The fall term of civil court convened Monday morning for a two week's’ pe riod with judge W. H. Townsend of Columbia, presiding. The following .jurors from Hunter and Jacks town ships were drawn this week: C. E. Stokefe, Frank C. Young, G. A. Black, W. J. Henry, Jr., L. E. Hatton, R. E. Ferguson, R. G. Murphy. Jurors for next week’s term are: , H. B. 'Cunningham, Cross Hill. €. M: Wolff, Laurens. ' R. A. Knight, Waterloo. John H. Hudgens, Laurens. L. H. Taylor, Laurens. R. F. Walker, Cross HilL^ W. H. Leaman, Cross Hill. T. B. Crews, Cross Hill. W. A- Buchanan, Hunter. C. L. Hairston, Hunter. E. G. Fuller, Hunter. E. H. Garrett, Youngs. Thos. P. Weir, Jacks. W. S. Hatton, Jacks. J. F. Whitmire, Jacks. W. G. Putnam, Youngs. A. J. Hughes, Youngs. •• D. E. Todd, Dials. R. G. Woods, Dials. f W. L. Walker, Sullivan. G.-W. Hendrix, Waterloo. E. M. Bolt, Sullivan. P. W. Finley, Laurens. .Wi M. Caldwell, Laurens. "J H. J. G. Curry, Dials. R. W. Gilliland, Dials. * W. B. Wilkie, Youngs. Edgar Todd, Hunter. ; E. Bobo, Youngs. K. Carlisle, Waterloo. E. M. Cox, Youngs. C. L. Wilson, Dials. Julius W. Babb, Sullivan. W. Crisp, Hunter. Roy C. Boyd, Laurens. a C. C. Bailey, Hunter. » r . - * ' Newberry Citizen Chairman of Christ mas Seal Campaign. Sale To Begin Nov. 25th. * Dr. George B. Cromer of Newberry, educator, lawyer and public spirited citizen, has been named chairman of the twentieth annual Christmas seal sale, according to an announcement made Saturday by J. Nelson Frierson, president of the South Carolina Tuber culosis association. The sale will be gin November 25 and run through Christmas day. \ Other members of the seal sale com mittee vail be announced within the next few days, Mr. Frierson said. They resigned the position in 1917 when Newberry, Eugene Copeland of the U he was elected to a place on the work- S. navy, Owens Copeland of Manning, ence had gathered for the service be- in an interesting manner told of items cause of the association of their fore- [ of interest pertaining to the church and sacred old graveyard. He stated Bothwell Graham, Jr., of this city, son ing staff as yard foreman of the in- and Dugas Copeland of this city. He fathers that bound them to the church as taken from his grandfather’s diary, stitution. He also served as a mem- j lost two sons several years ago, ber of the board of trustees of Clin- j Messrs. Rutledge and Ebb Copeland, ton college, for a number of years be-1 Mr. Copeland is a true Democrat ginning with its organization in 1880. and one of the few survivji* members After returning from the war, Mr. Copeland entered g private achool con ducted in Clinton at that time by Dr. W. P. Jacobs. The school was held in the private home of Dr. Jacobs for the boys of his congregation and was op erated under the 'title of Jacobs’ Latin school. For several years Mr. Copeland clerked for the well known firm of R. S. Phinnfey & Company. Later he en tered the mercantile business with W. B. and W. E. Owens under the firm name of Owens Bros. & Copeland. That firm was located at the present site of Copeland-Stone Company, and was continued until 1901, after which Mr. Copeland gave his entire time to his farming interests until he accepted work at the orphanage in 1917. In 1869 Mr. Copeland was married' citizen of R. S. Owens camp, As a citizen, his influence has always been enlisted on the side of right. In poli tics he has plways stood for clean gov ernment and abhorred the demagague and soap box politician. As a church man, he is the oldest member on the that the program for the day had been arranged by the congregation, as far in' keeping with their wishes as It was possible, and that he wanted the audi ence to catch in part at least, the warmth of feeling and cordiality that the congregation wished to extend to every one present. Dk J ones used part of verses 43 and 44' of the 5th chapter of Matthew First Presbyterian membership roll as text > us i n P as his theme, The Af oil ~r — | Past.” He spoke of the high value of today. At all of its sessions, prayer- of Prof, and Mrs. B. Graham, and a grandson of Dr. W. S. Bean, also a former pastor of the church, spoke as the representative of this family, and his talk was quite appropriate and fa vorably received by every one. In speaking of the remodeling of the church building, Dr. Jones stated that he wanted to give credit to whom credit was due. It has been largely through the zeal and devotion of Mrs. Emma Glenn of Spartanburg, and her meeting, Sunday school and church, P as ^ as pertaining to the Duncan s sont j) r John Glenn, that the building he is always in his place unless pre- ^ ree ^ church and community and of ^ has been renovated and put into its vented by sickness. He is actively en-1 man y things that have gone before present attractive appearance, he said, gaged in his duties each day at the i t ^ iat nee( * t0 alwa y s treasured. He p p Little of Spartanburg, and Mrs. orphanage and for a man of his age, saitJ that th . e ,nen aml women who.had Margaret Kelly of this city, likewise enjoys remarkable health. The name i ma( ^ e the history of the church should had a part in the work and by their of “Mr. Doc” Copeland has long been a ' wa y s he remembered and their faith ' contr jh u tions and interest, helped hssociated with Clinton. In a large 1 ant * works kept before the present, make the happy occasion possible, measure, he holds the confidence, es- ^ enera tion and others yet to come, less These were asked to stand and hearti- teem and love of the community. In ^ fo ^- The things of outer value, short, he is an upright man-a good , that wh,ch external, should never Twin Brothers Aged 77 Cross Hill Citizens Cross Hill, Oct. 18.—This section of the county enjoys the very unusual pleasure of having among its citizens will be chosen from representative a pair of twin brothers, the oldest, so state-wide organizations.'^ : far^-as is known, in the county, and Doctor Cromer was for eight years i they can be numbered among the best president of Newberry college. He is citizens in the county. In the midst of one of the greatest political struggles this country has ever known over the he over emphasized, but tribute should ibe paid to those pioneer families who served their country and God so well and that all of the good of the past A. R. P. CHURCH MAKES INCREASE! should be conserved as a precious her- - ^ itage ly thanked for their contributions and interest by Dr. Jones. Others who In various ways contributed to the build ing fund and gave other gifts and as sistance, were thanked by the pastor in behalf of the congregation. As t e ye l As the many visitors approached the the externals of life are!, . ^ . , * . . • , u i * * • ii. historic church and burial ground Sun- Records Show Membership Gain of; cons t ant ly changing, let us retain the One-Third During Last 10 Years. moral and spiritual worth of the past, Other Figures Given. j he asserted. Washington, Oct. 22.—The Associ-1 Continuing Dr. Jones stated that ate Reformed Presbyterian church in- i there are s °me people who are ex- creased its membership by one-third | tr e nie in th,; rejection of the past on in the ten year period from 1916 toi the ground that it was all a mistake. 1926, a religious census conducted by^T* 108 * w-ho belong to this class con- the department of commerce reveals, elude that the past is so full ol errors that they cannot revere the interests anS traditions , of ..their forefathers, question of slavery, the same year according to the department’s sum- that'John C. Calhoun and President mary of the census for tha denomina- Tyler died and only tw’o years before |tion. Of the 14” churches reported the passing of Clay and Webster, in the last year, IS were in South Carolina, people, though few in juynber, are year 1850 were born Messrs. Willie | which state had the second greatest, ^ oun ^ today. What We are is due and he deplored - the fact that such a member of the Newberry bar and a former president of the South Caro lina Bar association. He was a mem ber of the commission that selected | the land at State Park for the hospi- | tal, and he served as chairman of the j state board of charities and correc- itions. He is now board of trustees of I land of the board of — , . .. . . , Newberrv Countv hospital ' grown to manhood and after marri-! The total membership in 1926 was even though some may attempt to. j “While* I am avery busy man,” said! age, Willie settled near Cross Hill,; 20,410 against 15,124 in 1916. With! Then there arp those, Dr. Jones said, ! Doctor Cromer, in manship of the call to duty in the j ment that affects day, they were presented with an en tirely new sight and surroundings. The old dilapidated building is a thing of the past, with only the granite walls left standing as a memorial to the efforts and devotion of a loyal . band of pioneer Christians more than a century ago. The church now pre sents an unusually attractive appear ance. It haCSoen painted and plas tered throughout, a new slate roof ad Jed, a new floor replac es the for mer, and the pulpit desk carved and made by the Rev. Z. L. Holmes, re painted, and carpet added on the floor. The building will stand for another hundred years iri all likelihood, and will always be a memorial to Mrs. whole state, and J do not feel tnat any i man has the right to turn it down, i There is no more deadly jnenace to the happiness and prosperity of the state than that of tuberculosis. The fact , that the disease can be eradicated j challenges the fighting spirit of all of us. ? ’ TT — be thus maintained for' all time by a the best and most useful citizens. They I members while the remaining 9,206 an ^ to continue what is worth-while I )el P ttua ^ f uru l made possible for this who know them and regarded among; Virginia. Rural churches had 11,204 We need to value that which is gone, •c have just passed their 77th birthday • were in urban churches, those in com-!in the past into the present. Life i.s ,)Ur P ust - in good health and active life. munities of 2,500 population or more, always on a sea, tossed here and there History of the Church * The number of churches was 133 in by the waves, he said. ■ Duncan’s Creek is one of the oldest rhflrlpv PaHHnrk , In conclusion, Dr. Jones,stated that ; churches in the U p per part of the L-yndriey . , . " ‘th ML churches reporting, 1926 the light, truth and righteousness still sta te. As early as 1752 a settlement —— opCBKS loitlgnt expenditures of the denomination were shine forth. In our lives and church began in Laurens county about the — i IS I e<1 at * S0y ’ H83 > as compared with work we need to be guided by what j uncture 0 f t h e Duncan’s'creek, and Charles William Paddock, known in y £ av ^ earlier. God Jias, taught and revealed to us, F noree river. Probably due to the - sport circles as “Charlie” Paddock,! rhe value of church property, par- using the past as a lighthouse of in- treatv with the Cherokee Indians by will give a lecture this evening in the, a ® I ' a 8‘ ea ao * ,nt uoed, was placed at estimable value. As we go hack home r’ol. Grant and to the dangers after J orphanage chapel under the auspices *^428,100 by the 139 reporting to our respective places of business, 1 , he defeat of Braddock in Pennsylvan- ed rapidly, and Penn- from Europe, of worship was W. A. Galloway In Hays Hospital j sport circles as * . . W. A. GqJloway of Abbeville, for-1 orphanage chapel under the auspices ' merly a well known and popular! of the senior class of Presbyterian young business man of this city, is a college. He w r ill use one of his four churches as compared with $667,650 the speaker said, the success that we \ a (he population increase reported by 128 churches in 1916. i attain in a large measure, will be due being drawn from Virginia patient in ,Dr. Hays’ hospital, where ! prepared lectures which include, “The . ’ in , <ay 1 S . 00 A ,y to those wh ,° ** ave ,abored and l ) i 1 ' ayed . ylvunia as well as he underwent an operation Tuesday i Spirit of Sportsmanship,’”'“The Man riiuiches in 1... > with 1,640 of fi-j here in the past. Let us use and ca£ About 1763 a house l i morning for appendicitis, from his bedside last night stated that his condition is as satisfactory as could he expected and this news to his numerous join in, the hope that he schools s in Reports! On the Mark,” “The World at Play,”: and *; ea '- ber ' s ar *d M.J98 pupils. italize on all that’s good and corjvert erec t. et j on the grounds where the and “Play the Game.” ♦UEi 11 * _! na * lai ^ churches at it into a blessing for ourselves and present stone building has been stand- Since 1920, Charlie Paddock has es-J a ^ cenau ®< or one more than in others. We have much to be profound-, inr sim . e 184 2 t this being: the third—^ There communicants as- community was It Stated tnat anu nay uie vjunie. t wr — — pit—cm. stone uunumg nas oeen : ;isfactory as Since 1920, Charlie Paddock has es- ,ast or one more than in others. We have much to be profound- inp since 18 4 2 , this being: the > wall be good tablished world sprint records seven- 6 ’J* h ® n fbe membership was 4,923. i y frruteful fpr, ami we should always structure according to tradition, friends who teen different times. His a mazing . lhe 18 chunhes reported expenditures be mindful of this heritage that * s j were about sixty communicant will soon re-record as an athlete is attributed to a ‘ s ^ >^ a yof $162,91'J, and 4< of therh ours. scmbldd. In 176C. the communit .... . L L .-’listed church property: agKi’epat ing - - . .. —j • - • « ' ~ -- • • Cover and be able to return to bis > two things, clean living and honorable ^ , " r aggiegatingj I)r j ones * highly appropriate and visiteil by Rev. Messrs. Duffield, Ful- homec I sportsmanship. His address tonight 11—^uup_in_ vanie^ . _ ^ interesting sermon, concluded with the ler and Campbell. Elders were chosen L. :_4. * * —i— — -r- administering of the Sacrament of the ]at the suggestion of Rev. Hezekinh ; will be of interest to every sport lov- William L. Lowry of Kershaw,, er in the city and it is hoped that the spent a few days in the city last week distinguished visitor will be greeted with friends. i, i with a capacity crowd. Local Cotton. Middling Today 20 Lord’s supper by' the elders and sev- Balch. Andrew McCrary, Joseph [oral visiting elders of other churches.! \Jair and Robert Hanna were install- i -j The service was one of impressive- |\: (Continued on Page Two) t