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'I Th Picens Seiflnb PICKENS, 8. C. PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDA $1.0 a Year Invariably in Advani Entered at Pickens, 8. C. Postofet Second Class Mai! Matter. GARY HIOTT, Editor and Mgr. ARE OUR JUDGES TOO LED lENT? Greenville Piedmont. The grand jury of Oconee Count last wek concluded its presentmer to Circuit Judge George E. Princ< pres':ing over the Court of Gener Sessions, with these remarkabl words: "We de--ire to recommend, if w( may be rit ted to do0 so, that th( circuit 'ade. ipose more reverc sentene( ::, Oeenee county for the infra('t:<:: of the et iminal laws of this state. t v~ "ec !lv call attentior to the sentenets of this court at this term for '; (,:) of prohibition laws the s ' . - impo:.('d 'n many e s being hardly sufficient to defray the costs of arrest, and, in our judgment, n no case sufticient to make an ex. am Ie o: the (dender for the deter rences of <hr. For a grand jury to tell the p:-(sid ing judge, in flee't, that his sentenc es were too light, is a most extraor dinary and unusual proceeding. Not having any information as to the cases referred to or as to what might he said in support of His Honor's course, The Piedmont cannot pass judgment, but right or wrong, the grand jury of Oconee county un (lue'stionably has the courage to utter its convictions boldly. The grand jury of Oconee is not. alone in its complaint that the sen tences of the judges are not severe enough. The Yorkville Enquirer yesterday declared: "How are we ever going to get anywhere enforcing the prohibition laws by giving offenders sentences of three months with two months sus pended during good behavior? The people made those laws and the peo. ple want them enforced. If they really want to stop violations of the prohibition laws the sentences must look something like two or three years without any first offense credit. Whoever stopped selling liquor be cause of a sentence anyway?" W. L. Daniel, one of the leaders of the Saluda bar, an alumnus and trustee of Furman University and brother of Assistant Attorney Gen eral John M. Daniel of Greenville, in a vigorous communication to the Co lumbia State points out that it is customary for circuit judlges to charge grand juries long and clearly upon their duties as custodians of the public peace to ferret out crime and present for prosecution in court those found engagedl in lawlessness. "But what is the use, if after being haled into court andl convicted by a petit jury the effect is practically nullified by a sentnce that must often make the criminal positively laugh?" asks Mr. Daniel. "In the case of wvhiskey making or whiskey selling, a small fine can easily be re couped through a few sales." The most striking and far-reaching criticism voiced by Dr. Danisel is thist "Why should ethis class of offend ers, undermining morals and provok. ing morals and provoking more crime than perhaps any other class, be deali with lightly and practically assured that if convicted only a light finet will be the penalty for the first of. fense? What is there in the nature of the case that entitles these whis key making and whiskey selling of. fenders ito leniency for the first of. tense or for any such offense? It is a premeditated, deliberate act, knows by such offender to be a crime; and 'they have dloubtless figured out anc perhaps laid aside from the illega making and selling of whiske, enough to pay the -conitemplatec moniey fine. A chaingang sentenec would stagger them and be a jol not only to themselves but to other of their kind as well." The logic of that is inescapable If the illicit liquor maker or sellet is dealt 'with leniently for the firs offense, why not deal leniently witl the burglar, the rapist and the mur derer for the first offense? Nor can there be any zdeply to th< conclusion of Mr. Daniel's arraign ment: "In a very peculiar and vital sense our judges are rieponsible for th4 light regard in which the law and th< courts' are held by many of oui people; and lit would seem in ordei for them. to ponder well the practi. cal suggestion, to sentence to th( chaingang, igstead of fiining, those -.' onvicted .of the : aklg ard selhIng Qf whiskey', Do we moin to stQe ? ~'i~oy nk nad whisk ~ ~ ing2 If so, it is high time the judges well as the juries were saying so no uncertain terms. They have t Power and the discretion to make tl class of offenders feel the hea hand of the law. Will they do I Their sentences constitute their r p0 ply. Meantime, crime is rampar while the law abiding, peace lovii s citizenship is outraged by the m chinations of this insidious class < reckless criminals, who count mona above all else, and ply their trad apparently without fear of ti courts." These observations should have th . careful consideration of not only th judges but also of the represents tives of the sovereign people o South Carolina in the General As sembly who should at their next ses Y sion inquire thoroughly into the ad t ministration of the lawin the court , of this state. e IMPORTANT NOTICE TO PAR ENTS AND GUARDIANS. According to the compulsory wchool law, every parent or persor having charge of a chlid between the ae- of seven and fourteen inclusive, mug; report same to the trustees of their school district on the last Fri dFi in July, which (late is the 29th. Failure of any person to do so will subject them to a fine of ten dollars or imprisonment on the chain gang for a period of ten days. Parents please take notice of this and do your duty. The trustees will be found at the different school houses in the different school districts. F. V. Clayton, Supt of Education. W. O. W. CONVENTION IN NEW YORK. The Sovereign Convention W. O. W., held in the City of New York, was the best meeting I have ever at tended. The financial condition of the society is in good condition, and the very brightest prospects for the future. The uniform rank will re eeive much encouragement for the future. Col. Harry Slitter, of Co lumbia, will have charge of this de partment. Camps who may be think hig about putting on the uniform rank should write Col. Slitter. Gen. John M. Daniel, of Columbia, was put on the law committee of the or der. Some of the most noted men in our nation are members ofthe W. 0. W. United States Senator Mor ris Sheppard is our sovereign banker. Our sovereign commander, W. A. Fraser, is recognized as one among of the best insurance men in our country. Gen. Royster, .of North Carolina, is chairman of the law com mittee and one of the brightest men in our whole nation. All the members of Woodcraft can rest assuredl that their interest will be cared for by this great order. Mr. M. W. Bobo, of Spartanburg, is manager of the state of South Caro lina. Write him for any information concerning the order. RICES CREEK ITEMS. The farmers of this section are through laying by and they are at tendling singings, reunions, picnics, ice cream suppers and are having as good a time as "hard times" will al low. Messrs. Roy McCall and Russell Breedlove of Six Mile, spent the wveek-end with friends. Miss Ella Mao Price, of Anderson, has been spending a few days with relatives. She returnedl home Thurs (lay accompanied by Misses Annie and Elsie Collins. Several people atteniled the chli. dlren' clday at Flat Rock. Miss Annie Mae Crane, of Liberty, spent a few days with Miss Early Rogers recently. Mrs. C. G. Gantt was the spend the-da guest of Mrs. J. p. Gantt Mr. Fredl Collins is home from Camp Jackson. Mr. and Mrs. John Hughes were te spendthe-day guests of Mr. and rs. Leo Summerall recently. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Gantt, Maste Frank and little Alvenia visited the latter s parents Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. GiltrpWe the spend-the-day guests of relatiee in Pickens Sunday. Mrs. Velma Phillips, of Central spent the week-end with her sister Mr. Earnest Waldrop.er The B. Y. P. U. will give a short program next Sunday night With an addition of "The B. Y. P. U. Spirit," given by somne of the active mem bers. We wish for all the Parents to be present. Thursday a delightful reunion was held at Mr. J. W. Collins'. He is the oldest m4n of the section, being seventy-eight years old. He served one year and eleven months in the Civil War. Hie I~ the father of eighteen chil as dren, the following being present in Messrs. V. U., C. C., D. E., E. F. he Fred and Lester Collins. Mesdames lis B. P. Powell, A. W. Durham, W. H ry Ellenburg, E. W. Hunter and Misses t? Annie, Elsie, Mamie and Nettie Col. e- lins. Messrs. D. A., Otis Collins and Lt, Mrs. Ida Miller were absent. ig There were 64 grand children, 47 a.. great grand children and one great )f great grand child present. y The table was bountifully spread e with good things to eat. It didn't e look like hard times. They served ice cold lemonade in the afternoon. e Such singing! It was hard to beat. e Moonshine Blues. NOTICE TO DEBTORS AND CREDITORS. All persons holding claims against the estate of the late E. R. Thayer must present the same' duly proven, on or before the 1st day of August, 1921, or be debarred payment; and all persons indebted to said estate must make payment on .or befure the above date to the undersigned. J. Frank Thayer, Julius F. Thayer, 3t-pd-14 Executors. $10.00 REWARD For proof to convict any person of hunting, fishing or trespassing in any manner upon the lands of the undersigned on Keowee river. W. B. Whitmire. J. B. Powers. 3t B. H. Powers. SUMMONS. State of South Carolina, County of Pickens. Court of Common Pleas. Mrs. E. E. McHugh, Plaintiff, vs. Bessie Mauldin, Hattie Davis, Bower Martin, Adelia M. Martin, William Martin, Lil Elma Martin, St. Law rence Martin, Adelia Martin, Andrew 1 Gowan, Oscar Anderson, Toni Mc- I Gowan, E. Thomas Gowan, W. R.' (Miles) Burgess, D. M. Chastain, William Anthony,- Eva Ferguson, Maria Anthony, Queen Ferguson, King Anthony, Mamie Searsey, Joseph Anthony and Henry Anthony, Defendants. Summons for relief (complaint not served). To the defendants above named: You are hereby summoned and re quired to answer the complaint in this action, which is filed in the of' fice of the Clerk of Court of Coin-I mon Pleas for said county, and to serve a copy of your answer to the said complaint on the suoscribers at their offices, Pickens, S. C., within twenty days after the service hereof, exclusive of the day of such servce,;' and if you fail to answer the com plaint within the time aforesaid, the plaintiff in this action will apply to the court for hte relief demanded in the complaint. Dated June, A. D. 1921. Careey & Carey, Plaintiff's Attornes To the defanidanits William An thony, Joseph Anthony and HenryI Anthony ; -non-residents 'Whose ad dresses are Ubknown. You are hereby notified that the summons and complaint in the above action for-the partition of real eslate in Pickens. county in which you claim an inter- ~ est were filed in the office of -Clerk of I Court of Comhmon Pleas for Pickens I county, state aforesaid on June -29, I 1921, at -Pickens, S. -C., where you may obtain copies on application. 3t-i 4Carey & 'Oarey, St-14Plaintiff's Attorneys. Effective July 15th, 1921, Chevrolet Motor I Car prices ar'e: Model 490 Thuring Car $725.00. Model 490 Sedan $1~ I 100.00. Model I3. 13. ((Baby I Grand) $1,100.00. Model 490 Sedan and I F. B. touring have been reduced'5$375.00. All above' yricearieliv-.~ ered. For information ord monstration see ~-H. L. Barr, care ~Barr 'Bros, Easley, S. C. ' MONtY to' t6A'N. On Iiproved 'Fagzas "in Pickeijs, Ocone. anad GCeevill.e outes.' City Spropetty, CeeevIlle, Euiley~ and4 Se . . 4 Ir4V.S C OU.. O,.ag K4eRmu. CI C SOME I To make room for our ends through our stock to clk One small lot of $12.50 and $: One small lot of $8.00 and $14 A few Crepe de Chine $25.00 A few $8.00 and $3.50 Ginghai A few $6.00 and $8.00 Silk Ph A small lot of White Pique an One small lot ladies $6.00 and A few pairs men's Oxfords, i A few $3.00 a d $4.00 men's Just received another shipment New goods coming in every fe' than a year ago. Men's $1.50 Union Suits, a ye Union Suits, now $1.50. One of the best stocks of hosie: Womens Lisle Hose that form from 50c to 75c, now 25c, and Womens Slik Hose that formerl Women's Silk Hose that former 9 One lot men's all Linen Collars Our Stock of Ste and Wagons is as Go iFOLGEI "The store whe: price." Clothing, Shoes, 11 ANNI Friday and Saturd2 our store, and we w off er. Watdh fher our jpa The IHopkins :Man 1 Wednesdaky and Thui 'lneasure )you for thal T&I9EMF4FINAL"ggTTUMENT AlN DISCI4AliGE. N'otice Ieher~eby 'giveri that we will nake applibation to- N. A. Christo ~her,- Esq., Judge' of Probate for 'ckens county, in th~istate of South laroliha, on Saturday, the 20th day f Auguist, -1921,e adl 11:00 o'clock in he forenobn,- or as soon thereafter s said application can be heard, for< eave to make-final settlement of the >ersonal' estate- of 13. F. Murphree, leceased, And obtain discharge as ad ninistrators of said estate. -Mi's. $hIzabeth Murkhree, W. 'F1--Muthre, It-16 UAdmintrat-rs tEAL BARGAINS FO] new fall goods which will soon begin 'se out at very low' prices. 15.00 Voile Dresses, to close at ... . 1.00 Voile Dresses, to close ,t silk Dresses, to close at I bresses td eloge at. id Skirts, to close at d Gaberdine Skirts, to close at half p $7.00 Oxfords, small sizes only, to el 7.00 to $10.00, to close at, the pair straw hats, to close at-....-... of women's medium priced Oxfords v days, with prices all through our F ar ago, now 75c. Men's $2.00 Unic y in the county for men, women an erly sold at $1.00, now 50c. The 5 a good one. y sold at $1.50, now only ly sold at $2.00 to $2.50, now slightly soiled-- - - Lple and Fancy Grocerie od' as Money Can Buy. Yours truly, & HENI re quality in merchandi [ats and Cents' Furnishing JUNCEN ry, .Agust 5th 6& t6h wi ill have some very extra ~wIth theheJLin wil rsday, Agust 2 & 4. O'new suit. BENSON & ~ickens, S. C. NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION.I Notice is hereby given that the partnership heretofore existing be tween the undersigned, E. L. Jones rnd B. I4. HendrIcks, in the owner-. ship and management of the general nerchandise business known as B. L. rones & Hendricks, Easley R. F. D. 3, has been by mutual consent dis.. iolved, by the said E. L. Jones pur-. hasing the interest of the said B. .Hendricks In the said business. til accounts will be received by E. L,. Jones and he will pay all indebt.. ~dness of said firm. This the 20th day of a.s., , 1921. E. L. Jones. 4t B. L. Hendricks. , t.. " R AUGUST. to arrive, we have some odds and, -----.-.8. --------- -- -- -- -_*8.00 --- --- -- -- -$1.50 ------- - ------*- 3.50 rice, ose at, the pair----------1.50 - - -- -- -----.$5.00 - -- -- --$1.00 to $1.60 at. --.43.00, $3.50 and $4.00 pair tock from 50 to 75 per cent less in Suits, now $1.00. Men's $3.00 d children. Oc Lisle Hose that formerly sold ------- ------75c ---------- ------...-$1.0 ----------2 for 25c, ten for $1.00 s, Hardware, Buggies i R ICKS 3e comes before the Goods a Specialty lENT 11 be Dollar Days at ordinary values to :t weeks paper. 1he at our store Come in and let him Co. WOOD YARD FOA PICKENS. I have opened a wood yard in Pickens and am prepared to furnish the people with oak and pine wood for stove or fireplace and in any lengths. My yard is at the Pickens depot. Can also furnish white oak fence posts. Am still running a public dray and prepared to do hauling of all kinds on sbort notice. I have a complete wood saw outfit and can go to your house and saw your wood. A.-A. Pa.. If Pkon..323. Pcen.