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f K5S!;- .HB CUNTOH CHRONICLE. CUNTON. 8. C THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25. 1930 ultfp (Elinton (Elirontrle Bjitabliiili<.<d IfM WILSON W. HARRIS, Editor and Publishar -r- ./ Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE -PUBLISHING COMPANY Uifty (250) acre tract tii land being known as the "Hill Place.” I 2. Also, all that pdece, parcel or j tract of land situate in the County of Laurens, in the State of South Car- jolina, containing four hundred and ' ninety-seven and one-half acres, more or leas, known as the Crop Value Shows Decline 200,000 in 1029. The value is $33S,000, <; and apples, peaches and pears coin- compared with |350,000 last yedr. bined are valued at 91*^92,000, con- Sorghum syrup acreage wis in creased about 47 per cent and the val ue of the crop is $1,^5,000, compared 91,034,000 last year. The yield is Subscription Bate (Payable In Advance): Ore year 91.50; Six Months 75 cents; Three Months 50 cents (Continued from page one) 1,635,000 acres, which compared with wit! (497^)' 2,3^21,000 bushels on 1,422,000 acres 65 gallons per acre, slightly less than last year. The 1930 com crop is val- the previous year. Sugar cane acre- ‘ Raiford Place.” bourded by lands of ued at $24,280,000 and the 1929 crop,age at 6,000 and production of 900,000 pared with 91*337,000 for tlM short crops of last year. The pecan crop ia estimated at 1,200,000 pounds, with a value of $315,000, compared to 917,000 p:.unds last srear and a value of $297,- 000.” at $23,088,000. Entercu as Second Class Mail Matter at the Post Office at Clinton, S. C. or formerly of, the following named persons, 'viz: F. M. Setzler, John W. HHl, 0. H. P. Fant, and others. Tenns of Sale: Cash. The success- fill bidder mil Iw ‘»/»l>?»''‘|bu7heI!/CTmi!ired" iiVb"'il’loielooo'in *, gallons is the same as last year, but "The 408,000 acres of oats han’est- ed was the same as last year, but the I smaller yield gives a crop of 9,996,000 the price is lower and the value of $720,000 ccmpares with $810,000 last i year. * j "Due to a substantial the sum of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars im-1 j$7,397,000 this year jacrw^i alul Vt^^^tlon Vo-sbeIns*Live j Ic^ the dairy caws of C. A. Ow med;at6ly upon the acceptance of hisi . i...* . i... ... TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN This is (o certify that 1 have Hrft day completed the tent for Tnhercn- The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise suggestions snd kindly ad vice. The Chronicle will publish letters of general interest when they arc not of a defamatory, nature. Anonymous communications will not be noticed. This paper is not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. * j mediately upon the acceptance of hisj^^^ $8J413,000 last year .b;<I and will be required to comply, i-.. with tlie term, of «le within ten dny. P" of whe.t w,. '“me-1 l«t j enr. Cwpea »cre.*e ifrora the date of ule and in ca«e ’’'‘‘o'’- hilt unfavorable .owtnit '"creaeed abou. 8 per cent and the a value of $1,099,000, compered wlth'ens of Clinton, and foand them free CLINTON, S. C., DECEMBER 25, 1930 of Tuberruloeis according to test ree- .emmended by the U. S. Dept, of Agri weather in the fall of 1929 resulted in i of 86 bushels per acre was bat-jrulture. a harve,^d acreaije of only 65 per' ter thanj,,, y,., ,hc value ; ^ fci, bar. and «.r, cent of the previous year and a pro- of th.s .rop is $2,723,000 in 1930, com-,. , . w . a^'^Tubsenue^t"^!^ ‘538,000 bushels, torn pared ' w.tb $2,656,000 last year. Tame ® o ean c * ,, k of the d^aulti’ng bid^i'^‘^^ 768,000 for 1929. Likewise, the ^ay acreage was slightly increased,!'^®"’ equipped to produce denn and failure to make such deposit, or to comply with the terms within the said ten days, the premises will be sold on Uhe same, or I day at the risk of the defaulting der and on the same terms, puxvhater I To our landlord, Mr, John H. Young, I to pay for papers, revenue stamps ; one of the community’s splendid citi-. and recording fees. The CHRO.NICLE wishes a Merry tens and a real Clinton builder. j THOS, W. BENNETT, A MERRY CHRISTMAS value of $705,000 in $447,000 below a little lower yield and price off- last year. *®t this until last year’s crop is val- j "A good crop of sweet potatoes wnsj'*®*! at $5,696,000, compared w th made. The average yield of 100 bush-1 $6,010,000 in 1929. Christmas— Firsx, to it.4 big family of reader? To everybody- and poor alike. -iblg and little, rifh To Banker B. H. Boyd surplus fund continue to may he alway.s have a good horse to ride. C.C. €. P. and G. S., Laurens County. — may his j Dated Dec, 15th, 1930.—1-1-3tc. grow and- *•"" - To all teachers. schorJ children and their To all who are sick--*may thei; re covery be i^peedy and permanent. To Editor Lee of The Laurens Ad vertiser—may he succeed in settling the higl way department’s problems duiing the coming year. To Mayor Young and his council, and all city employees. To our paid-in-advance subscribers -how much ea.sier it is for us to ’ove them than the delinquent crowd. he not find the hardware business hard in 1931. To Mrs. Frank Boland — may her room be filled with happiness and joy «t this season. To Cant. J. W. Copeland—may he continue to grow "j'ounger and always enjoy his friends. our enemies —we hope that the New Year will be good to you both. To President MeSween—may his ef forts for the college be appreciated and may he never Ibecome discouraged at his task, difficult us it is. Santa Will Provide an Up-to-Date Chriitmai ,ANT.\ Is a de(;4»If.<1I.V progresHlve obi rluip. He keepr siririly atire.ist of I he times, and Ir Ills work employs «>iily imxiern day iiieiliods. Once he went plodding ovei the tiehls In it sleiKli no faster than reindeers could gnlhqi. It took him ■ lout; time, but he inanuKed to make the rounds. • els per acre is 15 bushels below the record yield of last year, but well above the ten-year average yield 87 bushels per acre. The acreage of 52,000 was 2,000 more than last year and the crop is estimated at 5,2(K),000 bushels, compared with 5,150,000 laishels last year. The value is $4,160,- 000 for 1930 and $4,888,000 for 1929. "Peanut acreage is 14>000, the same as last year, but the yield of 700 pounds per acre is 35 pounds below last year, and glvea. a 1930 irop of 9,800,000 pounds, cempared with 10,- “We had a fairly good fruit year, sai'.ftary milk. (Signed) DR. O’NEAL JACOre Dec. 19, 1936. Laure&a, S. C. To Mr. J. A. U.ailey—one of our loy-i To our homo merchants--may they survive the ever-incteasing army of peddlers who aie a menace to the al friends through all the years, and | one of the community's mf).st beloved | citizens. toinniumty. To Dr. nnd Mis. A. E. Spencer— nothing is too good for either of them. To Jfhn Holland Hunter, another ’•nod fellow may there be no short age in his bi.scuit supjily. To Dr. and Mrs. Lynn and the big Thormvell family t f happy boy., und girls. To Mr. Hack and .Mr. Durgin t f the Joanna Mills. May they both ilccide to move to Clinton. To Mr. W. J Hai and happiness alway.s be his To Supt. Austin and his force for adding In the season's enjoyment by -y--may, health Wautifu! Christmas lights. gut H big ffHl one and hltelied truilers on lH‘tilnil. He could get around fast er. He carried bigger toiols, got to ir<»re iiomea and iiuule more children happy. VVIm'Ii airplanes flew over the Nopiti f(ole .Sanlii got anotber blen. He believed that planes would be better for Ills long trl|m and for sklpidtig from limiNetop to housetop. He Is hardly buHt for nn air |illot. but no Itod.v tiles faster nor farllier than j pluni|i, old Santa I He does not fancy zeppelins, hut he | Is sure Hint In another year or two l he may be able to broadi'iist t’lirlst mas to the children by nullo^ As soon ns oiirrlers are invented to fl.s through tlie air. directed and landed hy rjidio energy, old Santa will sll on hl.s nioiititain of northern lee ami broadcast an up-to-date t’brlslmas tn all the world.—^VlMlam L. tJaslon. (®, WMlorn Ni‘WKr>si«»r Oiitnn ) tDHS. SMITH & SMITH Optometrists SPECIALISTS Byes Examined (iiiisses Prescribed 15 West Main Street Phone 101 (.4ihoratnry for Prompt Repair Service Clinton, S. C. ESSO Authorized Standard Station ATLAS lim Guaranteed fer Twelve Months Service? by Standard Oil ^ South Carolina A. A. A. Motor Club Information EAST END SERVICE STATION 1 A. Ross Blakely Corner N. Adair and E. Florida Sts. . Phone 9266 h’ To Mr. Blanch. Mrs. Branch nmi the ti g dren. To Mr. .Arthur Copeland —though a hut-in, he i<v alway.s cheerful and De la Howe family of chil- and is loved by many friends. To Mrs. M’.rtle Hunter enjoy her holiday re.st. ■may To Mr. A. M. Copeland Confederate veteran and citizen. ' To .Mrs. BothweM Graham, for the iintiring und un.selfish work she has I directed as head,..oJ‘ the Woman’s clubj i In behalf of the community’s poor and | beloved destitute. TcTTRe ivembers oToiir city Tire de portment a f :tTe with a fine record. To the president and officers of the ChamlxT of Commerce—may their ef forts for the community be successful. _Tp_ Du-iiyinaJi JStejer, and thank* him for suppl,\ing A-grade milk for eur little girl every morning of the j.ait year. i One Merry Christmas, One Happy New Year ^^/MoTIlKIt, moiber. Mi-s. THim ble la going to give old Mis* .lemi,v « wonderful ('lirlMtinn* |>resent - Hie Hillig ftbe want* most.in all Hie world do you know wbnt It Is?” "Wliy. no. Jolinnle, I’m afraid I don't. What la It?" "Well, It’s two children; It’s Hvlna" "Wliar do',Ton mean, .tolmnle? Miss Jenny Isn’t married. She ean’t have To our colortsl street sweepers whj fai'vhfuUy work daily to ke('p oui streets clean and attractive. To Cap;. W. H Shands--ma,v his rpilroad aiwuvs think as much .if him as le lb nks of the Seaboard. Ti \V. H. Slmp.son -may the year H*:'! be good to him from lln* opening day to the last. To Mr. L. T. Lawson, splendid citi zen of the Hopewell section. His many friends are glad to learn that he is mproving after an extended illness and hope soon to greet him on the streets again. ^caiSon's (Greetings! At this Holiday Season uje extend to you, not as a customer alone, but a friend Season*s Greetings and HearUest Good Wishes! Last-Mlfiiite Soggestiens fer Tour ChristmaR Shopping-* CHOCOLATES Del Mey Aseorted 5 RAISIMS DEL MONTE or S Pkss. To the manu" nent of the Clint n ; and Lydia Cottu.: Mills — may theiri wlieels continue to turn without inter- j 1 uption, giving employment a.s they I do to thousands of jieople. i To (Mir police force- the men who I faithfully protect our lives and prop- have Ihejerty day and night, exposed to all To Geo. H. Ellis—may he bt SI of Health and Happiness, ,ind I kinds of weather and danger, and vet.I nny etilldren. I know' she tins alwii.va wanted some, but ube wouldn’t adopt any^ and now she 1* no old and all— It’* ridieulon*. Johnnie; don’t talk •ueh nonseii'ie.” ! "Tbiit Isn’t noiisenae, niotber. Of i course. .Mrs. Tbimhie didn't aa.v *he i wa* going to give Miss Jenny an.v! clilldren, hut she did say she. swis giv | Ing to give her a lot of present* and , Bice things, siieh a* a aweater. and it! lot of Hilim ' she can’t afford for her ' Mf, HO that *b»' will have at least one ,Mer?'y Clirisimn* and one Haiipy New Year In her life, and I Jnst flg-1 urtsl out that that was the best kind 1 of twins nn old woman like her could I possibly have."—Harold L. CiMik. (0. Ittfl WmlKiT NvwHpHMr Unlna.) MIXED NVT8 ib. (j MINCEMBAT mi ib. SPARKUS The New GeUUn DeMeit 4pkp- 25e su c‘ed in all if hl5 efforts ti make ''bote efforis are never appreciated ^ the Jennna village still prettb'C. by the publie, To "Un le TaTidy” Milam--^nay he scon rwo\er and be spared many ■more yeur.s in this cemmunity where greatly lovtd. he To every one whio contributed to the community’s “Empty Stocking Fund”—and to Mrs. Clarence Gallo way, whose untiring efforts to rai.se i .h.3 fund w'ill bring happiness today To the pastors of tihe city — may I'*’1^0 ^ke lives of many boys and girls they have the united interest and sup-|"fko otherwis-e would not have known piu't of their congregations and may jChristmas, the Kingdom’s work go foi*ward un-’ —— der their leadership. ' } To everyone who is accustomed to reading this column. May each of you enjoy a bounty of the joys and pleas- To the Chamber of Commerce, Ki- ■wanis. Rotary and Woman’s club— the holiday season, and may may they all have enough to eat in N®'*’ Year bring you 365 days of 1931. I umnterrupte<l Prosperity, Health and Happiness. To the poor and needy, the desti-j — tuto, the f.irgotten and forsakenr-may j LAND SALE a ray of sunshine come into their State of South Carolina, hves during the holiday season. To Mr. H. I). Henry—may hris bank continue to grow and increase in use fulness to the community. To our good friend, W. A. Moor head—«nay ever>’ good thing come his «ay and Joanna continue to grosv big ger and better under his management. To that good lAitheran friend, Ira Boland, an^ may His little grand- diaughter never look like her grande lather. County of Laurens, In Court of Common Pleas. L. M. Dakin, as Receiver of The National Bank of New’- berry. S. C., Plaintiff, vs. I May L. Fant and C. W. Fant, Dafendanta. Pursuant to a Decree of the Court >f Coram^ Pleas in the above entitled ase, I will sell, at public auction, at •“"Court House in the T<xwn and Mna. Con Moahiar, of 001 Nwth Nsiw Orlaana Ava,, Brinkley, AriL, wiitaa: *1 was ao oonatiMtad until I waa juat sick. I could not aCand to tske strong madi- cins, ao I dadded I wmdd taka Blaek-Drauid^t, and I ibuhd it to ba all ' *1 would hava suck diny ■paUa, and sod& Huratlng haadacheo, until I could harA ly go. But aftar taking a Ihw doaaa of Bladhlkmni^t. I would fsal just ine. ia a good madickas, and I leoom* ■and* it ie sdl who oaftr MldkL Xtia a Bi^cina CANDY Cream Drops Gum Drops Liberty Creams Cocoanut Bon Bont etc. lb. 19e Walnuts ib. 3Sc Brazil NUTS j:- OR Abends 2Se Ib. Cigarettes Lucky Strike, Camel, Chesterfield, Piedmont, Old Golds CARTON * ^ ’1#19 (10 Ice. . Pksx) TAX EXTR.\ Pitted Dates pkg. 22e Layer Figs pig: 2Sc layer Raisins Ib. 12He Stick Candy 3$e Kmm*, a. ...,39t gd. jo. «••••••••••.** 5Tc TAX EXTRA DEL MONTE Fruit Salad 2Sc AAF FLAIlf OR SEIirRISIIfa Flour 24 & 75c Lard .tiss;!.. oX 11c <£?>:::; Bread To SPOAB b S« I EOOaMA.i Dos. 27e CBA1IBERE1E8 ib. .. 17c Wa^Drau^ has the talwA. bi.‘ iicttZSe J{g At Chile, $2.95 ' To ghat fine old gentleman—Mr. R. Z." Wright, and his devoted wife. To Rtow them is to love them. County of Laurens, State of South Carolina, on the first Monday, the 6th day, of January, 1931, during the le gal hours of sale, the following de scribed lands as a whoia, to wit: 1. All that p4ece, parcel or tract of j land, situate^ lying and being in the! County of Laurens, in the State of OOMRIPATIOll. ta. llVgctoXOe j; BANANAS, 5 lb& for .. 25c LETTUCE, large head lOc CELERY, large stalk I5c : To Dr. B. 0. WWttan and the entire South Carolina, containing two hun ptuHi of his hnlM^on, and may|drad and fifty (SM) acrea, mora or ra a bright and h|ypy Christ- !*■*, bounded f , lands formerly of X . D. H. P. Fast, aid twa hundrad aad I'UiE GaiytT Atl antis: A aid two hundred andiRtlBBCtlBB TO IRl CHRONICLRt