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^ f Vf S Q9H PAGE TWO u >] U- THE CUNTON CHRONICLE, CLINTON, S. C. r Book Stofe Briefs .If you are lookingfjor a nice gift come to the book store. Mor^ andibet ter gifts arriving daily. ' HOMECOMING AT THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 1927 *■-’ - ■ imi—Lg —L§~ J, III CREEK CHURCH i GOTO We have on hand all necessary school books. L>et us help plan your party. What we don’t havej \ye will make-'fdr you cn short notice. ^ J Don’t forget about t>ur Rental Li brary. Good books—latest books. Rent for 20c for 6 days. (Continued from Page One) ed. Soon after three t pther elders, 1 " previously ordained, were added. From 1770 to the close of the Revolutionary war, John Harris, Joseph Alexander, and James Creswell ministered to the people. • , Abtfut 1788, the church became in volved in serious difficulties. This discord was due to an unwillingness to change from the use of Rouse’s.Jo Watt’s version of the Psalms as well Thomas Ewing, James Pollock, and Thomas Logan, from Pennsylvania, Goulding of Lexington, Georgia, in whose home was the beginning of Co lumbia Theological seminary. Rev. J. B. Kennedy continued as pastor or supply intermittently for fifty years. The church was still torn by strife over the differences between Rouse’s and Watt’s version of the Psalms. Other disaffections arose. As a result, a large part of the church seceded and formed Duncan’s Creek Christmas Stationery on display al ready. Vantine’s line of gifts are on sale here. Look them over. What Do P. S. JEANES Do? | as to the preaching of a William Me- Baptist church. At another time mem- Carra who was interdicted from his ! hers joined the Methodists, who began unauthorized ministry twdee by the 1 to increase rapidly at this period, presbytery. Rev. James Thatcher was { After 1823, Rev. John L. Kennedy followed in the winter of 1788 by Rev.; and Rev. Aaron Foster served the James Templeton. Then, in turn, came church, also Rev. Messrs. Arthur Rev. Humphrey Hunfer, Rev. William i Mooney, A. J. Pearson, Wm. McQuil- Williamson, Rev. John B. Kennedy, | lan, and John McKittrick. The church who, with his wife, lies buried in the! grew weaker and finally only a rem- graveyard and who was the ancestor nant were gathered to hear the old -t. '1. Laurens, S. C. 1 ‘ ’ • • "* ;.r ; ' ’ Tor LADIES’ and CHILDREN S COATS and DRESSES HANDSOME COATS If it is a magazine that you want, see J AMES W. JCALDWELL. Some at tractive bargains until,November 10, in clubs and 2 v ear subscriptions. of a long line of capable and worthy ministers and teachers. He was or- minister, John B. Kennedy, in the ear-1 ly forties. In 1844, Rev. Edwin Cater; LADIES’ FINE COATS came Blankets and dained in 1796. Here was also ordain- began a ministry of two years, follow- j ed Rev. John Newton in 1788, who be- led by Rev. E. F. Hyde, who was sue- ( the teacher of Rev. Thomas ceeded by Rev. S. B. Lewers. ( Since 1850, the succession of pas-' tors is as follows: E. F. Hyde, 1847-j 1853; Z. L. Holmes, 1853-1857; J. A.! Hillhouse, 1858-1860; Z. L. Holmes, j 1862; David Todd, 1863; Z. L. Holmes, j 18’34; W. P. Jacobs, 1864-1865; Z. L. Comforters To the thoughtful home-maker the needs of the season in Blankets and Comforters have already been demonstrated. Natural ly, then, she turns her thoughts and efforts toward securing those Comforters, Blan kets and Bedding that not only may be ad vantageously bought, but that harmonize with the color schemes of the rooms to be furnished. Present stocks are brimming with bedding of delightful design and ex quisite quality. A big assortment of these beautiful coats for you to se lect from. Every"wanted col or, style and material used in fine coats this fall. The very best furs used on the coats. A real bargain at each — A big lot of ladies’ handsome fur trimmed coats in every new style, color and material for this fall. Compare these coats with coats selling for $60.00 and more. Only, each— Krinkle Bed Spreads, 80x105, at $5.00 each. Rose, blue and gold colors. White Krinkle Bed Spreads, 81x90 at $2.50 each. White Krinkle Bed Spreads, 63x90, at $2.25 each. Colored Bed Spreads, 81x90, $3.00 to $8.50 each. Silk Comforts with wool filling, $18.75, $19.75 and $26.75 each. Gold, blue and rose colors. Eiderdown Comforts $16.50 each. . in pretty colors. All-wool Comforts, $10.00 each. Lavender, gold, blue and rose colors. i ♦ i ♦ * : ♦ ♦ t ♦ ♦ A good heavy Comfort in assorted colors, $1.50 to $4.50 each. A good Blanket for $3.00 a pair. Part wool, size 66x80. Holmes, 1865-1886; R. P. Smith, A. M. Hassell, and R. P. Smith, 1886- } 1887; R. E. Hinderlite, 1887-1891; D. M, Fulton and David Todd, 1891; W. S. Bean, D. D., 1894-1920; F. D. Jones, D. D., 1921 to the present. The records in existence date back to 1844, but a list of officers from the beginning as well as members has J i been preserved, evidently by Rev. Ed win Cater, in whose handwriting the minutes of the session are recorded. His list in as follows: { , Andrew McCreary, Joseph Adair, i > j Thomas Ewing, Robert Hanna, ordain ed in Pennsylvania; James Pollock, or dained in Ireland; Thomas Logan. These were the first elders ordained by Rev. Hezekiah Balch befote or dur- > k j * _ “ , ing the Revolutionary war. James Craig, Robert Bell, Thomas McCrary, Joseph Green, Samuel Laird, < ►! and Robert Long. These six elders | were ordained in 1788 by Rev. Joseph j Alexander. Joseph Pogue, Alexander Fairburn, Willianv, Bowler, Benjamin Byrd, Ben jamin Wilson, Joseph Adair, Jr., James Underwood, James Fairburn, Elisa Adair, George McCrary, Thomas [Fulton, William Fulton, John Cargil, John Templeton. W’alter Stuart, Wil liam Underwood. Alexander George, and William W. Kennedy. The records since 1844 show that the following have served as elders: Dr. Thomas Weir, Sr., 1845; Robert MeClintock, 1845; James Bradrfock, 1851; Elbert T. Copeland, 1854; D. T. Copeland, 1872; James W., Adair, 1878; Dr. Thomas Weir, Jr., 1894; Dr. j[jE. F. Taylor, 1902; John M. Copeland, 1917; Thomas P. Weir, 3rd, 1917. No record of deacons appears until 1854. From that time onward, the fol lowing seA'ed as deacons: Thomas Little, 1854; Henderson Henry, 1854; Edwin McCrary, 1862; W. M. Adams, 1862; John Ramage, 1873; D. A. Glenn (elected, not installed), 1875; James Adair, 1875; J. R. Phinney, 1876; Dr. E. F. Taylor, 1891; Preston Little, 1891; John Hamp Jacks, 1894; John E. Adair, 1902; Samuel Simpson, 1908; R. R. Ferguson, 1908; W. M. Ferguson, 1917; Edgar C. Taylor, 1917; M. D. Milam, 1921. The church had its largest member ship at the time of its organization, though it has sent out a large number of members and officers to other con gregations. 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Establishments identi cal to Clinton’s own A & A store are (scattered country-wide in thousands !of communities in 32 states. | Every store of this great chain is joining in the celebration of the found- Jing of the business. According to the ; usual custom, the public has been ask- i ed to participate in the event and will, [ ‘ no doubt, do so in a way that affords many benefits. This participation is made possible by an expression of ap preciation for the public’s patrons and is typified by drastic reductions in re tail food prices during the period of the anniversary celebration. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company’s activities are world-wide in scope. - Foreign buyers comb the food markets of the world seeking rare exotic foods for the palates of Ameri ca. The domestic markets are patron ized daily and selections of the choic est stock are sought to be offeftd in A & P stores. Fine foreign foods and popular domestic viands will be offer ed during the celebration period. ~ L. 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