Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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■ Chtii Sicatl / i r* ,'ij; / ; V / •# R. SAMPSON had not no ticed that alienee had fall en In the outer office. The clatter of typewriters was stilled; the hum of activ ity had ceaaed. Deferentially hi* door wa* opened, and Jones, the Pbndi clerk, entered. *1 just thought I'd drop In and say fTMerry Christmas,* Mr. Sampson. To- •jnoiTow’s Christmas, you know.” “So It Is, Jones, but I don’t see any- to be meiry about. People buy- thlngs they can’t afford, and eat- more than they can digest. Isn’t •or 1 Jones hesitated. Mr. Sampson was m Mb of strong opinions. “Well, speak up I If I’m wrong— «how me!” *1 think you are wrong, sir, If I •may say so. If you’d a little flock of kiddles you’d see •it differently.” ] “But I haven’t, and that doesn’t iaonvlnce me.” “You see,” the sfcaad clerk went on, emboldened, “to be •Jttppy, any day, ifom have to think abont other peo- tBK and that Just natural at . Mr. Sampson was 'flleat for some mo ments, while be gaaed through the 'Window st the dusk <arttling over the l«Uy. When he spoke the crlsp- UMns of his voice was mellowed, f! “To be hsppy I have to avoid think ing of other people.” he said. Jonas felt himself dismissed, sod WDsntly withdrew. He knew soon* thing of his chloTs unhappy love if- Ifalr, which had left him worse than a fwtdower, and had turned all hla great toward making money, a pur- which ho had been partlcu- cuasfuL Bat from bapploeas Jm soomsd to bo poraMoeotly divorced. 4 At tko door of tho office building on later Mr. Sampooo wss con- by as urchin with the chsl- “Bay a paper, sfrr Orffl- •amrtty bo would bars Ignored the «hD4. bat Jones* Injunction. ’You have tm thtak of other people,* was Insistent jto Ms ears. Ho boo*tit a paper, and, lag am Impulse, questioned the lid. ^fed your supper T > “Ho, sir. I don't get supper *tll I W* «aj papers sold.” 5 “Bow would you like to come snd have sapper with mef* The boy looked his surprise. “Too I^Yos, I mean tt Come along.” Bat tho boy demurred. “Can't go I sell my pa pen. This Is the best hour, and I got to keep busy.” He motto a deft sale to a passer by wlth- wat Interrupt In* the oonveraatloo. J “How many ihjhti have you left.” “Twenty.” • Mr. MSmpson counted out forty oowtSL TH buy them all. Now we <ma go to supper.” Ho led the pusuled boy across the 'Wtreet. His first thought was his club, Bat ho changed his mind and turned •‘Into a cheap but wholesome restau- *JBBL Here be ordered a meal and fghey ate together. Once convinced '•feat there was no trick about It the jfeoy attacked hi* food with gusto, while hi* host looked on with more Irngjoyment than he had experienced cfsr many a day. By judicious ques- tftsmlng he learned that the boys wseme, like hi* own, was George; he ;llvei upstairs at 18 Garrett street; he .fetd a father and mother, an older -tglster, and a younger brother. Be ventured a more delicate que»- tlon: “Does Santa Claus come to your |Boose, George r * “He used to, but dad’s been out of work for a long while,” he boy re- plied, wistfully. “And the baby’s sick, so mother can’t go out to work, and it takes all Jean and me— and I—can earn Just to keep things going.” “I’m sure 11 doe*,” said Mr. Sampson. “Well, 1 must get along now. You can go home early to night” ~ He parted with the boy, but Imme diately went to s telephone. “Hello Doctor Morgan T Frank, 1 to run out at once to If a There’s a hla to a ho*- nee that he fees everything he tad eeod the Mil to am.” >ut,” •aid the doc ;r Mr * at fife* Willbton, Dec. 14.—The many friends of Miss Ellen Parker and Wal ter B. Davis, of Williston, will be In terested to learn of their marriage, which took place at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Parker, Friday afternoon, December 6, at 4 o’clock, the Rev. W. R. Davis, father of the bridegroom, performing the ceremony. Immediately after the ceremony, the young couple left for a wedding trip, after which they will be at home to their friend* in Williston. Mrs. Davig possesses a charming personality that hao won for her many friends wherever she is known. Mr. Davis is a popular young man, and it is a source of pleasure to their many friends to know that they will continue to make their home at WU- liston, where Mr. Davis is a repres entative of the People’s Water Ser vice company. » ♦ In sections where the winter* are even moderately severe the straw loft- house has been found very satisfac tory and Is proving popular among the poultry producers wherever tried. • • • Are your garden tools In good con dltlonV This 1* the time of the year to repair and sharpen them. Are yon using the best labor-saving hand tools? There la a large assortment from which to choose. Local and Personal News of Blackville Blackvfllc, Dec. 14.—Miss Eugenis Still was hostess to the Monday After noon Bridge okib December 9th. Three tables played. Mis* Evelyn Richardson wan a guest for the after noon. Miss Helen Weissinger won high score prize, a dainty handker chief. Friday evening the Blackville Ma sonic lodge entertained the Mason* and their wives and the Eastern Star chapter with a banquet at the Sham rock hotel. Mrs. G. F. Poeey and, Miss Eleanor Smith furnished a pro-1 gram of music, consisting of several violin and piano numbers. Mrs. H. A. 1 Rich gave two vocal numbers^ The welcome was given by Dr. 0. D. Ham mond, master of the lodge. Wor shipful Grand Master Giles, of Gran~ iteville, made a most fitting talk on the Tubercular hospital plan of the Masons, naming some historic per sons who were themselves identified with the Order of Masonry. Mrs. Bigby Danielson, worthy grand ma tron of the Eastern Star responded with a charming talk on the Sister Lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Danielson were guests from Columbia. Doctor Ham mond then called on Supt. G. F. Posey, who at the last meeting was chosen master of the Blackville lodge. year that hat characterized the past one. Mrs. B. E. Cooper, worthy matron to succeed Mrs. Sigs- bit Grimes spoke a few words in ap preciation of the honor bestowed upon her. H. A. Rich thanked the- mem bers of the Eastern Star for their sup port given him as worthy patron dur ing the £ast year naming Earl Delk as his successor. The guests num bered 75. Mrs. G. F. Posey entertained for her sister, Mrs. Sam Buist Rush, on Wednesday afternoon with three tables of bridge and two of “Hearts.” The color scheme of red and green which was .evideneced even in the refreshments elnt a charm to thq affair. The honor guest held high score. Mrs. W. W. Molony cut con solation. Mrs. C. R. Boylston won high score at hearts Mrs. Rush was given the prize. She was formerly Miss Lillie Belle Bruce, of St. Mat thews. The hostess assisted by Mrs. LeRoy Still and Mrs. J. V. Matthews, served an elaborate salad course. Mrs. Posey’s gift to her sister was a piece of silver. Mrs. E. H. Weissinger entertained the Thursday club on December 12th with Mrs. Sam Rush honor guest. A contest was enjoyed. Mrs. Earl Mathis, Mrs. LeRoy Still, Mrs. J. V. Matthews and Mrs. G. L. Weissinger gift to was a set of lovely gob- A molded naiad coarse Tuesday evening the Blackville- Willrston Presbyterian auxiliary spon sored a play at the school auditorium. The play was directed by Miss Emma Bryant and was written by Mrs. Law rence Groves, who before her mar riage in the fall was Miss Dot Meyer, expression teacher in the schools here for several years. The play is bright and attractive with some live ly bits of humor. The cast included Miss Helen Holstein, Mrs. John Bug- gle, Miss Elia Hill, Miss Ruth Bar ton, Mis. Lawrence Groves, Eugene Fielding, Earl Delk, Bonner McLen don and J. J .Cordell. Sam Lowe and Harriet Risher were heralds. Be tween two of the act* * yo-yo con test *was enjoyed in which Harold Crum, George Hair, Mary Jane Ray, Otto Ray and S. Hightower took part. Harold Crum was winner of the 50 cents given as a prize. Several choruses were given by high school girls. The costumes were colorful and attractive. A fairy chorus by some of the s v mall girls was especially pret ty. A school days chorus in which Charles Carroll, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Carroll featured and which included several of the pre school age was quite amusing. Sam Wen grow as bridegroom and Helen N j-rMtly «n)oy*<J- Mr*. G. T: Posey waa accompanist for the even ing. Miss Eleanor Smith gave a vio lin sola . « » • MISS BAXLEY ELECTED PRESIDENT AID SOCIETY Blackville, Dec. 14.—The Aid So ciety of the Blackville Baptist church met Monday afternoon. After a shoit program in observance of Prayer Week, the following officers were elected for the coming year: Miss Olive Baxley, president; Mrs. B. H. Duncan, vice-president; Mrs. Pearl Mathis, secretary, and Mrs. W. Altman, treasurer. The Eastern Star chapter at its reg ular meeting on Tuesday elected of ficers for the year a& follows: Mrs. B. E. Cooper, worthy matron; Earl Delk, worthy patron; Mrs. S. Polia koff, assistant matron; Mrs. A. V. Collum, conductress; Mrs. Jack Draudy, assistant conductress; Miss Mary Martin, secretary, and Miss Cecile Fickling, treasurer. Three, new members were taken into the chapter—Miss Eleanor Smith, Mrs. H. H. DeWitt and Miss Mary Martin. » " ■ Law violators are much alike in many disrespects. That Are Practical are the moat WeEcome! Only lO Shopping Dawn! Shop now—while •elections are greater, with new, fresh merchandise in every department! Prices are unusually low, and you shop here knowing that every gift is guaranteed! 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