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1 :| THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLINTOlf, E. a THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 1931 SUte of South Carolina, County of l^aurens. Chirens Building and Loan Association, Plaintiff, vs. Jesse Barksdale. Defendant. Pursuant to decree of the court in CLINTON’S FIRST LIBRARY ORGANIZED IN 1872 hxiitor’s Note.—Recently The Chron-lCrary, A. C. Jones, A. Caspary, J. J. icle carried a “History of the Clinton! B<;czer, R. R. Blakely, W. B. Bell. ' Public Library" by its librarian, Mrs. The minutes of the laift meeting an important part in shaping the des tinies of other men. Of these two men Belasco_ led the more public existence and affected the lives of more people. Through his ef forts the American stag? was lifted from the melodrama of the ’80's to the fine productions of the present day. . .... J , ... 11'hoy Hipj), covenng tho nast lwcntv-;Wcre read and approved, the above entitled matter, 1 will selli *' ’ ,,,,,, ‘ I ^ *• . r .u u .... , . ,, ... . 'vear period, l'JiO-1930. ' On motion, the treasurer of the old at public outcry to the highest bidder • ‘ • «t Laurens. S. C., on .sale.sday in Julv' , inning today a^d continuing X'‘'tLrsnre7Trthe that Belnasco. Born ■ “ Chronicle will'over to the treasurer of the Clinton c, i.;. next, the same being Monday, the r>thithc next ff*w weeks. The day of the month, the following lie- acr.bed real estate to wit: .\11, tha<‘ lot, piece or pared of land, situate,, lyinv and being within the town of ("linton, in the County and .State aforesaid, con taining one-half acre more or les8, and hounded on the northwest b'- S. A. L. Railroad main line f a k;. on the southen.st by lands of Thornwell Orphanage; on the southwe.'t by lands of .Mrs. R. K. Jones, and on the n.irthea.st hy lands of Irm Bailey. The said land with h u.8es thereon having been , conveved ‘o Barksdale hy Mrs. Annie Byrd Jones on Feb. IKth, and recorded in ■deed book IT, page 272, March 1 Ith, 1922. piinl a “Record of Clinton’s First Li-1 Society, all A Bad .Start Few men started life with greater in a monies in his Francisco cellar in 18.o1, his fath- " jer being a Portuguese Jew by descent, brary .Society.’’ organized -n i Bela.sco was forced to get his school-, with \Vm. P. Jactrfis as pre.siden% R. tinct society to turn over all b^oks;. R. Blakely, treasurer, and W. B. Bell,,ajid magazines in his care, to this »o-l ^ monastery and he learned! W, ar, Kivin* it pul,!ica.i..n ^ ,a„rchn,.n in th, brief! ted theirreports which were approved. wa.s there. Belasco looked . On motion, the library committee!* theatrical j were authorized to purcha.se books at!*"«" apparently about as so-1 their discretion. churchmen get , HUGH L EICHELBERGER NEW YORK LIFE MAN Ten Years Experience Professional Insurance Information Furnished Free made the duty ofl^® becau.se of its historical valu* and much int«^re.sting information it con tains. We are indebte<l to a local fiiend for a copy of the original min utes in a 4iand-v.'ritten and badly | worn condition by age, from which the' motion, it was ■ tt- j . , first chapter for the year 1872, is pub-.the treasurer to collect all monies duel His door was never closed to any- | Wished today |th«- society. | body be suspected of being a genius,' 1 On motion, each member of the so-1 however, and among his famous nro-{ ... o • . !ciety was reque.^ted to present a vol-|^esres are Mrs. Leslie Ca-ter, Lenorc '* ?r.C .“7 ‘’’..T'’“|umcMolhesodcty. ^Jlrich and Dav. Wanfiald. In fact, eani/.r,. th. l.>th of January, IS7J. motion, Dr. Craiit was roriuost-1 fow of the great actors of the present Present: Ri*v. W. P. Jacobs, Dr. J.|^.^| jy deliver an essay at the next reg-id.^y exist who cannot t»’ace their first T. Craig, R. .S. Phinney. Dr. W. "C. 1 Irby, K. 1. ( opeland, (i. B. M'(/rary, motion, it was resolved to elect A. (’a.»nary, A. ('. Jones, R. R, B^ake- The U i !n« of the sale: (’a.-h. The; |y succes.'fj^il bidder will be re<iiiired to meeting was organized by call- deposit With 'he ( lerk of ( ourt <)f j jpj, d^. Oaig to the chair and ask- UTi.in the 8ale being fmjj B K. Blakely to act as secretary. success hack to the “wizard." Rev. \V a draft fk'mrnon Plea knocked down. «‘;ther hy cash, cash- lei’s check or certified check, the sum of fifty (SfiO.O!)) (li liars as evidenee! several proposed amend- of good faith in the Cudding and *hall were then adopted. The Con.sti- be r(sju.re'l to eoinplv with the !<*i'iii''' tution was then adopto<l as a whole, of the salt within ten da”s after sale, the amendments, is as fol- !f the suices.sful bid.ier fails to com- jyvvs: I ply with the terms of the bid a.s j ^rt. 1. This society shall be known i afoicsai.l. fh<' premises to he re.sold on'^, the Clinton Library Society, I the same or .si me suh.se<juent salesday 'at the , III Its officers shall consist of a ie ri.'k of the former purchaser, ^ pj-p^jjjppt, ^Tet8^^^trcaatiin|r,^Jii^ to the duty of the pres- purchassT to pay for deed, .stamps an J ■ ij^int to convene and moderate the an essayist monthly. On motion, all resolutions were re quired to be made in writing, except a motion to adjourn. On motion, clause first of the li- Im. P. Jacobs then presenter! j rcg^alations was altered .so asJ,o of a C onstitution which was j after the words “three days," “withouWespecial permission of the li brarian." Society then adjourned. William Bell, .Sec. March 6th, 1872—Wi*:lBesday The society met at 7:.'10 P. M., and was called to order bv the president. The minutes of the last meetings rrsbrding and to be let into possession meeting of the society, and to conduct and treasurer’s reports were also read and approved. Dr. (iraig asked for further time in A Genus Belasco, himself, was a genius, be- ; yond question. Although primarily a J prodifcer, he wrote many plays, de- i signed stage settings and lighting ef- j fe<-ts, taught his actors how to .strut , through their parts, and in genera! | was a past master of all things con cerned witlv.the stage. His capacity fer taking pains was unlimited. He demanded realism in ev erything. In one play antique setting’ were demanded. lie refused to have I reproductions made and foent $100,- gatjmg Mfcrh^gim j lljujiam'g; ^ After the plav was finished, he ha<I the valuable settings removed to his own set of rooms above one of his whi< h U. prepare the e.r-ay to be uaedl •"<! Kaaied hla remain. befrre this society., Mr. R. R. Blakely offered the fol lowing preamble and re.‘'olution, which were unanimously adopted: 8urruunde<l by priceless ing years furniture He was a gamblei in the best sense of the word. Three times he went I Whereas, we fe<*l it our duty to ^’roke, twice when he wa.s well past of the premises upon the production corre.spondence. He shall also be of the C lerk s <leed. ichairman ex officio, of the library THOS. W. BFNNFnT, committee. C. C. of f . P., Ijaurens ( ounty, S. ( , jy secretary shall keep a fair 7-2-3tc record of the proceedings of the so- ciety. :o[ en up new avenues of knowledge i B>re, but be kept hammering I V. The treasurer shall re >ive unr,„^ facilitate, but ex-^'vay and is believtai to have left a hold all moneys paid into the treas- activity and studious re-' widow and children. He NO MORE 1? A TT Q a;';-oiint of the same acquisition, ‘’"’V ‘"’c thousands of examples ■ ^ a:;d hall iiay out money (on'/ on the W^hereas, we iKdicve a eour-i* of ^“ve given their lives to Ollier of the pre.sident) and by direc- pu|,iic r<-adings of original e.s.says at enriched in turn tioii ot th4* .society. linterval.s suggested by the wisdom of or mice, after you us<* RA'I-SNAP It's a sure rodent killer. Try a pack- aKe and prove it. Rats killed wiln \ I. It shall he the duty of the li- qj,,. society would be mutually bene- RAT-.SNAP leave no smell. Cats or biaivan to keep a register of all Isioks. |jjpijj| societv and the com for dogs won’t touch it. Ciianintced .'1.7c size— I cake — enoir’li Pantr>. Kitchen or ( ellar... H.*»c size — 2 caki's — for t 'urken House, coops, or small iMiilding-- $1.2.7 size-—7 cakes-—eniiu rh for all farm and oiit-b ii'diogs, sioragi buildings, ».r farterx buildings. .*sold and guaranteed by magii/.iiu':', jiur.-ha'-’ed by toe v.iciety or d iMi e<l tboiito, l;eei) the same in mu- n ly 111 !:irge, tberefon' b It,' (lived: 'Ihat two it compehml ^ id( r in the. shelves, keep a ri‘gist(M'mp||j|,p|.^ ,m,. ^ociely be ele. tcd at YOl NC’.'^ PIlAUMAt Y NOTICE! i‘ will have u carload of South- jrate Boll Weevil Mola.sseH and (.'aiciiim Arsenate. Also Porto Hica Sweet Pottito Slips. Seed if .d! 1)0,iks loaned out from (he ii- bmi y, to whi.m I aned and whether re lume I in an abu.sed condition or kep ( ut leyond the time, and to eover a”(i M'gister all new book.s received. YIl. The library committee Hliall ^consist of th<“ president, librarian amljj^j^p^ attending the same, lo l>e I three other members oi the society. It' stsMely. shall be the duty of this committiH*, accordance with the above rp.so ! 1. To examine the library on the;,^,^i„n j^p^, yv. P. Jacobs and Dr. J I first W inlnesilay' of evc*ry irfonth and j-p Craig were elis’ted speakers, report any defects they may sei* in it. i ‘yi,. Phinney proffered a copy | 2. To examine the librarian’s rec-:Plantation’’ monthly for 187'2,i ml s»'mi-aniuially and report on l^"*ivv'iuch was ucc<*pted with thanks by. (lime to the society j(j,p j 3. To purchase such books as they | Society'then adjourned, mav be ordered to do bv the society BOND FLOWER SHOP eed Old Friends V be Soon N Forgotten ? The lew of old friendehipt U probably moat often doe to friends moving to ocher localities. Keeping up a correa- poodence is bochcraomc and even irkaotne to many of / •o that theac friendahipa once dear to us arc gradually loeC ^ But this need ooc happen to yon. Thoeiaands jd pwpl> that keeps friendahipe alive. Your frienda, wherever they may be, are as cloac to you aa your tslephone. A call now and then to your out-of-town frienda will keep these old and dear friendships alive, affoexiing much happiness to you and to The cost it negligible. You can talk a distance of ISO miles for as little as fifty cents when using Night $ation-to-Sution service after 1:50 P. M. Southern Bell Telephone & Telegraph Co. (Incorporated) “THE COST 18 SMALL WHEREVER YOU CALL* thi-s meeting, t.u deliver ea. h a nublic FLOWKKS FOR ALL OCCASIONS lecture at the ('linton Female Acad- cMiy i'll the evenimr cf Tuesday, the! *• ■'’I*'*' Phone .19(5 23id I'f Anril, 1872, and that, an ad-| nifttHni'e fee of ten cents be eollected i from ea'’h person, ox’er ten years of: added' The Clinton Chronicle — SL50 a Year or to make ;)urchases on their owm re- .spiins bility if so ordered to do by the K. K. Blakely, Sec. ('<i\v IVa's, Cane Seed, Meal and society. Htillts ()als. Sweet Feed and •• “f « Hav. , All kinds of ('hieken Feeds. See us for best prices. We Deliver. FARMERS EXCHANGE T. .1. Blalock. M>rr. ('linton. S. ('. j place fr.r meeting. ' , .7. .\ny three luemlMTS of the com-! ! mitti c shall constitute a quorum. I V'lll. The payment of $2.00 annually j-hall constitute membershiii in the so ciety. Member.s failing to pay their I annual fee shall forfeit their rights in the library. The payment of $25.00 I at one time shall conOitote life mem bership. IX. The stcietv shall hold its meet-! xfilKMmiW 'I'he Best Radio j New 7';irker.'i. better than anybody else perhaps, know the U'st make of radio. There is no argument about it.' Fven vour local dealer will nrobablv, mgs on the first Wednesday night in after he ha.s heard aliout it. Restless, could not sleep MTHrr.E r;hcn were days I folt like I could not get my work done. I would get so nervous and ‘trembly’ I would have to Ho down. I was very rest less, and could not sleep at night. My mother advised me to take Cardui, and I certainly am glad she did. It is the first thing that seemed to give me any strength. 1 felt better after the first bottle. I kept It up and am now feel- cach month. .\. The officiM's cf the society shall Ite eleeteil annually, by ballot, on the fir'it regular meeting in January. XI. The library shall not be open on the Sabbath day. XII. This society may alter its Con stitution at any meuting, a majority of the entire membership consenting to the change. Regulations of the library 1. No member shall be allowed to The machine is madi' in New Jer sey. It .sidls for something quite a lot' more than $1,000. Frankly, we were not really curious about the exact price. ^ * Some Guarantee When you vlrop down on Saturday night to get one—that i.s, supposing you do — be sure to insist-.on their guarantee. It eonsists of a promise to , , , , . J ilfive your money back if it doesn’t cut out a iKKik ov,.r fourteen days or ^ interference and a magazine over three days, on pen alty of 5 cents for each day. bring in stations 2,000 miles or more away like one in the next town. At 2. Any peraon defaoine any volume in the library- ahall be responsible promised when he was shut up in Yt the damaKe. darkened room for several daya af- I ,1. The library shall be oiKned one,j^^ operated on, sue- hour each day for the deliverv of American doctor. He (Imoks, and at all hours for consults, Siamese broadcasting. tion. I 4. No person, hut the librarian, shall be allowed to take any mail matter, directed to the society, from the post-i Not for Amateurs 'The de luxe radio is a fourteen tube office. set and has every doo-dad you can find Clinton Dairy A-Grade Milk Was Chosen By Mrs. Yates for the Cooking School Next Week Because of Its Rare, PURITY, CLEANLINESS AND RICHNESS 5. No person shall have more than o" ®ther machine that is worth one volume out at one time. ^ ^«y The following persons were then en- rights they want for the few rolled as members of this society: machines they budd, they just buy a W. P. Jacobs, president, R.R. Blake-IcomPlete machine, scrap what they r. r don’t want, and fit in the ,ly, treasurer, E. T. Copeland, G. C. iYoung, G. H. Davidson, A. C. Jones, want, amd fit in the part. Each machine is built entirely by G. B. McCrary, librarian, R. S. Phln-i®"* takes several weeks Ing fine.**—Mra T. ney, A. M. Copeland, J. J. Booier, S. for him to construct. ’There is a wait- L. Wert, A. Cwpery'. J. T. C«i». W. ‘"f «•« “J m it K. Olbeon, Fort B. Bell, secretary, W. Carley, T. “‘‘•'y *"y y®"^ [local radio fans who wish to buy a On motion, the library o„mmittee •>»«««''''P*';; were then nuthorieed to purch.ee model, Th.l is jf W5.00 worth of book, .nd m.*«inee 1‘'«>y P I*"* '* • prior to the next meetinr. .nd to send •'«•»)’ miHipnrtre stuff for specimen copies of magazines. to HEALTH The society then adjourned. R. R. Blakely, Sec. February 5, 1872 A Famous Figure The daily grind in New York does not shorten men’s lives, judging by Pursuant to adjournment, the so- —- aad ■moqsneoa ciety met on the 5th of February. Present: W. P. Jacobs, J. T. Craig. R. S. Phinney, E. T. Copeland, T. Y. Harris, G. H. Davidson, G. B. Mc- two men wiho have just passed on— George F. Baker, tlV famous banker, who died at 91, and David Belasco, fa mous theatrical man who lived to 76. Both men made their mark and had CLINTON DAIRY MILK is approved by hun- drtds of ( Union users! 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