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/■AJ.Ji- THE CLINTON CHRONICLE. CLlNTOlt, S. t. V THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1933 Clinton (ElprontrU Estebliaked IfOO WILSON W.. HARRIS, Bdito^ and PublUbar Published Every Thursday By THE CHRONICLE PUBIJSHING COMPANY Subscription Rate (Payable In Advance): Ore" year 11-50; Six Months 76 cents; Three Months 50 cents Entered as Second Class Mail ^Matter at the Poet Office at Clinton, S. C. The Chronicle seeks the cooperation of its subscribers and readers—the publisher will at all times appreciate wise auirffestions and kindly ad vice. The Chronicle will publish letters of feneral interest when they are not of a defamatory nature. Anonymous eommunioations will not t-*e niKici-d. This paper is^not responsible for the views or opinions of its correspondents. lehem and as often . as Christmas comes, the carols, music, bells, voices —all unite in sounding o^r all words— A Merry Christmas! ANNLAL MEElINfi jmands of any kind against the county, Notice is hereby given that the an-j”®^ previously presented-to the board, a great singing circle meeting of the Board of County i earnestly requested to file them at 111 the world the'-'flSd Commissioners of T.,nrens CLINTON, S. C., THl KSDAY, OEC'EMRBK 21. 192.3 happiness at the Yule .season. A CHRISTMAS PRAYER The following Christmas prayer, from the scrapbook of a friend, hasi been sent to us and contains a thoughtful seasonal message; , “My God, who has mercifully and patiently led me through this busy! year, giving me more than I have de- serve<l or even desired, give me at thi.s Chri.stma.s, time the grace of Jesus, Christ. Let the graciou.s spirit of Je- su.s,—the spirit of the little child,—, as it knocks today at the hearts of' men, enter my life and bless it. Let duty become touched with beauty, and justice be forgotten in,love. At other! times I ask that I may do my duty.; Today I ask for more: that obligation may be changed to opportunity and' duty done with joy. Ai other times T a.<k that I may walk uprightly. Today' j Commissioners of Laurens County with the clerk of the board. •will 1)€ held, as provided by law, Jan-I J. D, W”. WATTS, 'uary 4, 1934, at the office County jB. Y. CULBERTSON, • Supervisor. Supervisor. All persons holding de-l Clerk. 28-3tc Everything In ^ FLOWERS Clinton Flower Shop Member F. T. D. Phone 33 A .MERRY (HRLSTMAS THE CHHONH-LK wi.shes a Merry Christmas— ; To Dr. E. F. Tavlor, holovcl 'to bow myself to oth- r-, '..ieian of hU community, who-c lotion era nee,K U't my oar.s hear tho cryl|? of friends rejoice that hia healthcoa-'‘'he and my heart feel t^ie,!? tinuea to imi.rove, *''' unlovely. Give my hands strength, not to do great things, but, ^ To .Mr. John M. Gopeland. a ,shut-in,' f””" K'aciously. U-t my Sf |who..e friend., are thinkinc of him at I“ "“cnfme but a Ihi, Christmastime and send oheer|l''‘'''‘''‘' a • and itreelincs. . |humd.ty. Heal the wounds of mmun-|^« I j fler.standing, jealousy or regret that ‘ ffjV T* /-on I (scar my heart, and let the gentler air 10 .Mr. it. B. Davidson—may peace i t . • . • , . , i , , , , . u I • . ‘Jf Hie ( hri-stmas .spirit touph my ife,' • and comfort and happlne.^s be liis at i ii <• • . • , , ' V 1 . 1 the cold of winter is touched by the; this Y uletide season, . - . » , . I gentler day.s of .spring. As the old We Wish You AU A MERRY CHRISTMAS and a BRIGHT, HAPPY NEW YEAR .,4 <1 CHRISTMAS has many significances. Among them, to us, ijs the opportunity of thankini^ the good folks we have been privileged to serve, and to wish for you the full measure of happiness you deserve. -A- We Appreciate . . . your patronage, veur good will and con tinued interest. We Hope . .. that we may continue to serve yop agree ably fer many years to come. Our hope is that your dealing with us has been as ple.is- ant as ours has been with you. First, to it.s big Limily of '-ca !c*rs. T* \f tj „ I • u • '>car ehds and the naw year begins, To .Mr. Kcx I’hillip.s here s hoping , ^ u . . , f , grant me peace with the wor d and that there are very few more day.s-, . , -r ^ •' 'peace in niy own heart, that tho.se I iii-jed remaining for him. i , , , , ’ . . To everybody — and poor alike. big and little, rich lo\e and lho.se whom I may help may Mrs. D. ’ir riuy,. a >hmu-fu/| always, ami may haiipiness ^ To rhut-in and contentment be Sumerel’s Department Store her’s. To the teachers. .school children and their THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT At this Chri.stmas period of :he To Mr. Job .M. .Si-mpson—if wishing; year, and particularly in those times, for hi.H recovery by lii.s numeroLis, when the world is searching for To the city administration and city can make him well, he will: truth, what could be more fitting than employees. To Mrs. J. M. I’itt.4—may her room/ .soon l>e out again a few of the words of Jesus Chri.st, — 'in His .si'rmon on the mount; , To Mrs. M. K. .Nash may this e.-'-j I>h*ssed be the poor in spirit, for, be filled with joy and happiness at shut-in have every (’hristmas, iheir’s is the kingdom of heaven. 1 this happy (Christmas s<‘a.son. happiness. j Hle.ssed a^'e they that mourn, for' ' j [they shall lie comforton. To .Mr. I. A. Railey —one of tlu ■ everyoneWho is accustomed to j Blessed are the meek, for they shall cnmmuiiity’s mo(,t beloved cili7.('u>^ ••<'nding this column, regardless of inherit the earth. nnd may lie .mmiu reenver from his ^ill- " here you Tei^ide. May each of you j Blessed are they'which do hunger enjoy a bounty of the joys and pleas-land thirst after righteousness, for ness. ure.s of the holidily seu.son, and may they shall U* filled ^ 1/1 ; „ , the New Year bring you days-ofc Rlei^sed aie-the merciful, for they To Dr. and Mr.s. Lynn, tne staff, and ■ ■ . ... . .. . . ■ .T . - , . y ‘ uninterrupted I’rosperity, HealHi and shall obtain merev. . big Thor nwe!) family ol happv h«iv- ii„,\ v.' u . ^ ... ^ ■ 1 ilappines.s. Blessed aie .he iiuro in heart, foiy and girls. I they shall see God. ~~ , .. „ „ i 1"> VEAR.S IN THE ('I.ASS-ROOM I •^h'vsed are the" peacemakers, for ii' «li . M * DoeiHnd. M'S K. /. _ »i i’J o Ihev shall hg odled the children of Wnght ani (apt. J. W. (opeland.l ''hen Dr. Almon Kdwm .Spencer. ^ Glinton’s th’ee surviving veterans, l*^^**'"^^**^ hi^* text books last hriday af GIVE GIFTS FOR* A MAN TO VVEAR’ Christmas wbo huh! w'lnii p'mcv s in the h earts cf th V ptM.p'c O r this community T(. the ' hull' icr of Conimcrci* Ko- tary. K iwa.ni.-,, Lions and Woman’.s clubs Muiy thei r cffoi ts for the com- muni ty he s.icce ssfiil. To our friend.^ and to our enemies we hope that the New Year will be food to you both. Blessed are they who are persecut- eousness’ silky, for their^s lorn of heaven. th,.u.,and.. of youn* men and wonn'n.i . '■y ,vile you. and persecute you, and shall young teacher Dr. Spencer j of evil against you e twir’vi Hunoon, he brought to a close forty-! nity. -tfive years of service in the class-room . • ■ i where his life has touched and blessed i '' * .\s a .-aniv to ( hntnn in IHtH h,^ p^.fv.^sor; f„|„ of (.rook and fivnoh in flinton col-1 y^, (.eon l.•l!t•. now known and lovod as Prosliy.! ^ terian eoHege. From that time with out interruption, both a.s teacher and executive, the name of Dr. Spencer and this in.stitution have beyh insep arably linked together, through black To I’residenl MASween of the col lege may every good thing come hi.s'days and red-letter days. During all way and TiT^ difficult task grow easier | the.se years he has shown a faithful- a.s the days pass. for a tooth. But I say unto you. That ye resist Jiol evil, bat whoever shall amite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the oth'*r one also. •Vnd if any man will sue thee at the law, and lake away thy coat, let him pHRISTMAS —the sea.son for the renewal of old friendships ^ expression of good will and kindness —is here. for the May your Christmas be filled with joy and happiness, and may'you carry with you throughout the year the Spirit of Yuletide. We take this GCca.sion to thank our friends who have contributed so generously to our Christmas business and throughout the>Tar,'and we resolve in our hearts to try a little harder to please you. To give you better. \alue.s, if possible,will be our constant aim and purpose in 1934. ne.ss to duty and a willingness to sac-.!, i i , I rr 1 -I have thy cloak ahso Irifice hi.s persona affairs because of i . . u u n ... w And whover shall To our home merchants—-may they'his faith and loyalty to an agency of .-survive the city's peddler menace. 'the Presbyterian church that holds a large place in his heart and life. To- ToySujit. Austin and his assistants, day, in point of years of service, he both white and colored, for adding to; ranks as dean of the faculty; and both the sea.soM’.s'enjoyment by the beau-1 with co-workers and student body, is tiful <'hiislmas lights. jbeld in admiration and lov«r compel thee to go ja mile, go with him twain. Give to him that askelh thee, and from hirii that would borrow of thee /turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said. Thou shall love thy neighbor, land hate thine enemy. B;iT not only as a teacher but as a i But I say unto you. Love your ene- To Mr. <. R. Kobin.son-though a I citizen. Dr. Spencer's life has been' ,nies, hle.ss them that curse you, do I shut-in, may he always be cheerful • one of usefulness in the in’erest of good 10 them that hate you, and pray! and bright and know that he i.s miss-; the community’s welfare, making as for them which despitefuily use you. j , ^ ^ ht has, ami that \\ ithout -usientation, a ynd persecute you. j wishing fit! his recovery. .distinct contribution to the city of his j adopt ion. , , To Daii ynian Steer, and thanks to | The Uhroriicle extends congratula- ■Stone Co. Your Clothier For 30 Years him for placing .\-griule milk’on ouv tions to this valued friend on having doorsiejis every morning of the year. 1 reached hi.s forty-fifth “birthday’’ in —.—.— ,the elass-room. Friends hi re and scat- Tu the < linton and I.ydia cotton j lered everywhere—whost* name is le- mills - may tUeir --pindles continue to express the hope at this happy hum with.out. iniei rujition. A'hristmas season that lie may be -i^i>atilhue thr S^so^^eelin^ To our colored st-eet sweepers who work so faithfully each day to keep with affection and unselfish our streets clean. ‘ service to a marked degree.— To .Mr. < . .M. Bailey—may he soon recover from his illness and return’ GLAD WORDS THAT THRIId, . , . - , , C'hristmas. .Merry Christmas, what to hi, placv 1,1 usefuInMs an.l ri'Jixm. j nbility in Ihi' community. ‘ hapninoss' ar.. a.isooiuhvl «kh _ , T”, jyour coming. Everv coiner of the To th.. paslom of tho cily-may thrills «it), vR: approachxif Iho rM ■ -S';"'- Tulatid.. -av.., y hoart i.s nia.I..' 1!“.!"'. Flail l.y tho nusssaK,. that it Ininas. ('ity and town await your coming with lead the Master’s work in this com munity. GREETINGS the same engerne.ss and happy antici- ,, \ , ,, , pation; rich and poor give you the To he poo, anil needy, the ile^tu h,.,rty welcome. The oil! ami the tute, the forgotten-and forsaken-.- jhr ..real and the humhie. •nay raya of »unah,ne come into the.r Uvea duriHK the holiday .aeaaon. jhrouRh chanRlnK year,-and limes al- Ito o„r friend^ tV A M,.orh,.,H . "“»■■■* ‘’''■’“FI'I I'’‘' ' joy; the .same wejconie me.s.sage of To our f,.end, \\. .A. Moorhead- ^ may eve.y B-od th.nK come h.a way ahd Bond .w-i-ll. dV and Joalmu eont.nue to prosper un- ^ ^ aer hiB mi.nagement. i .-i I every face; under your intluencr ev- ’ ar f-h f. ne7~, ! , Jery home radiates good cheer and the To Dr. B. O. .Vh;tten and the entire / Uriv. „ i i . . .. , t hristmas candlei shire a.i u .symbol population ot lii.s institution, and may they have a bright and happy Cfcnst-ti,- . , f ^ “ 11J »« kind 01 magic you transform us into mas season. - i • w i 'the men and women we wouhi wi.sh To to be; with a povn^er that no other day ^- possesses you prompt us to deeds of] , \ ' possesses Young-a >eal Clinton builder and a love and service apd giving.fares are aitizen ev^^rybody respects and loves, tforgotten in the jbys you bring; suh- ‘ , iJ»hine fills every heart as the .spirit may their^of love and frie'ndlincss spreads ii.-iell To all who are sick rooms be flooded with Yuletide hap- abroad. And with one voice the Whole piOeca. To Mra. Maggie Ray—though con fined to her home, her friends are thinking ,of hei; and wishing much world bids you welcome and all bless you for the joy and the happiness you 1»mg. 'The angels sang out their tidings of great joy above the plains of lieth- i bis Holiday Season brings to a close LEN years of Profea- .-ional services in CI.INTUN* ;;t this ‘im|M>rtant milestone we pause to acknowledge the many inspiring mes.sages of friendship and goiKl will that, have reached us during this time. In a deep and aljiding sense of gratitude we., express our wannest wishes to our many friends and patients, for a con- t.mued pn^perity and we pledge to continue to meet this ever high .'r .standard of .requirement of DITOMET RY. E. MOOD SMITH. O. D. . FELDER SMITH, O. I). The Season's Greetings! JT AFFORDS US MUCH PLEASURE TO PAUSE FOR THE THIRTY- NINTH TIME AND EXTE.NT) THANKS AND GOOD WISHES TO THE RESIDENTS OF CLINTON AND THIS ENTIRE COMMUNITY Sinee the beginning of this hu-'iness thirtv-inne vears airo it has beon' our privilege to serve a big portion of the re.sidcnts of this section ‘vVe are thankful for the patronage extended us over this long period of'uninter rupted service and for/ the part we have been privileged to contribute to the development of this community. Best Wishes For a MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Drs. Smith & Smith OPTOMETRISTS CLINTON. S.4^ D. E. TRIBBLE COMPANY — Builders Supplies Undertakers Hardware \,