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Clinton Also Has Eyes on Chicora. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS ON POPULAR PEOPLE i. r.ny Evidences of Growth and punHlon In Adjoining City?New Ice Plant began Operation Yesterday, Owned by >V. II. McPhall, of Laurens Clinton. July 9.?This town is de veloping almost as rapidly as Jonah's gourd vine. Visitors are more struck with the rapid growth and marked im provement than are home folks to whom It is a matter of course. Among projected Improvements Is an entirely new power house which will double the present capacity. The brick and the machinery have been ordered and a deep well Is being bored to provide additional water. $20, 000 goes Into this work. Today the Clinton Ice Plant began operation. This long-needed enter prise will add greatly to tho comfort and convenience of people living here, making a supply or pure cheap Ice certain. Heretofore, unfortunately, ice famines and high pricos have made Ice a luxury. This Ice plant has a capitalization of $15,000. Mr. W. H. McPhall is president. Mr. John Young, owner of the Clin ton hotel, has arranged for the addi tion of fifteen rooms, the installation of up-to-date plumbing and sewerage, and tho thorough renovation of the entire building. This is one of the most beneficial of all the enterprises mentioned, since it will put Clinton in a better position to compete for the patronage of tho travelling pub lic. At the Presbyterian College work has begun on a handsome new dormitory to cost $30,000. Doctor Douglas is en gaged in an effort to raise funds for an up-to-date science hall and a gym nasium. There is little doubt that the attendance next session will be largely increased, perhaps doubled. At the Thornwell orphanage work has begun on the Florida cottage, to be built with funds raised, largely through the efforts of the Hev. J. B. Branch, In the state of Florida. Another enterprise which will In crease post-otTlce business and spread the name of Clinton is the publication Of the Inter-Church, a national reli gious weekly to be published by the Inter-Church Publishing Company and edited by the Rev. J. P. Branch and the Rev. T. K. Simpson. It is to be strictly non-sectarian and its prospec tus states' that it meets a long-felt need. But all of theso evidences of enter t prise fade into littleness compared with the determination on the part of ?Clinton to have Chicora college if that Institution leaves Greenville. The mat ter Is not new here but has been a ?subject for quiet talk since some time in May. This is the logical place for it and many men Influential In church councils are in favor of bringing it here. There was a good deal of talk on the subject during college com mencement but somehow the Impres sion was made that It would certainly stay in Greenville and the Interest subsided. Social Life. The delightful weather up to this time has kept most people at home and has encouraged a great deal of entertaining. Noteworthy among re cent affairs was the elegant recep tion given ..n Tuesday afternoon l>y Mrs. J. Rhett Copeland, Mrs. \V. H. Shands and Mrs. J. H. Hunter. Mrs. Hunter's lovely home proved bow per fectly It is adapted to entertaining, with its wide shady verandas and its spacious rooms. The hostesses were assisted in receiving by Mrs. J. I. 'Copeland and Mrs. M. A. Hays. Mrs. James R. Copeland and Miss Tallulah Neville presided over the punch bowl. Misses Kate and Bvlo Shands, Sarah Hunter, Frances O'Danlel. Emmie Young, and Elizabeth Young served the delicious cako and Ice cream. On Wednesday began a house party at the home of Mr. W. Hi Shands. Misses Evle and Kate Shands are host esses, the guests being Misses Julia. Nancy, and Virginia Owens, Mary King, and Amie Copeland. They are having a Jolly time, among their spe cial pleasures being a large party on Friday night given by Mrs. Shands, a tea given by Mrs. Mlddleton on Monday evening, a )ea by Miss Connie Bailey Tuesday evening, a tennis tea Saturday afternoon, and a picnic on the river July the Fourth. The party break? up tomorrow. Mrs. Emma Little and Mrs. James R. Copeland have Issued a number of In vitations to a reception for Wednes day afternoon In honor of Mrs. A. R. Shockley of Spartanburg. Personal Mention. A party of girls chaperoned by Mrs. "SM. A. Hays left Monday for Mont rent where they will spend two weeks at "Camp Lonesome," the Dean's place, which Is situated on the lot adjoining the cottage occupied this summer by the Itev. C. P. Ranklll's family. In cluded in Mrs. Hays' party were Miss es Pearl Hays, Margaret and Lucille Parrott. Mabel and Maud Sumorel, Nettie Dil lard, Ola Young. Messrs. A. B. (Jalloway. B. 11. Hall, W*. O. Roberts, and .1. M. McFadden returned .July 4th from a two-weeks mountain trip. They went up Into the Great Smokies, enjoying the fish ing and the wild romantic scenery. Mr. R. Z. Wright returned .Monday from Atlanta where Mrs. Wright re cently underwent an Important and critical surgical operation at Grady hospital. Miss Sal'.le Wright remain ed with Mrs. Wright. The physicians say that Mrs. Wright's condition is as good as it could be and that If she continues to do as well as she has done .she can return home in a few weeks. Mrs. Wright's many friends rejoice to know that ohe will soon have back her accustomed health. She has been almost an Invalid for the past year or two. Dr. H. L. Todd has been Instrumen tal In the organization of a company to manufacture fertilizer in Greenville and to the regret of the entire com munity has accepted the management of the new concern and will remove his family to Greenville In August. While his friends congratulate him on the enlarged opportunity they are loath to part with him and his family. Another sevore Ions to Clinton will be the removal of Dr. .1. Dillard Ja cobs and his family to Atlanta. Dr. Jacobs has sevored his connections with Jacobs and company and will organize and independent business. Mr. Rutledgc McGhee and family of Greenwood will remove to Clinton shortly, Mr. McGhee having accepted a responsible position with Jacobs and company. Many Clintonlans are enjoying trips Mr. Roland Scaife and Miss Mildred Scalfe left July 4th for New York city. Messrs A. B. Henry and J. D. Belle left for tho Bankers' convention July 4th, going on the special excursion to New York city on the Clyde liner, Arapahoe. Misses Maud Pearson and Arva Hen ry are enjoying a tour through the principal northern cities. Among note worthy visitors are Mr. George Wright's mother and sister of Norfolk, Va. who will spend July here. Mr. and Mrs. White of AbbevlUe are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Goorge Wright. Mrs. A. R. Shockley of Spartanburg Is visiting relatives here. Miss Carrie B. Schwing of New Or leans spent the week-end with Miss j Janie Kennedy. The Rev. and Mrs. Wise of Atlanta visited Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Martin this week. I Miss WlllOU Boyd visited Miss Fronde Kennedy July 4th. Mrs. Jack Davis has gone to Lau rens for the vacation months. Miss Mattle May Neville is attend ing a house patty in Walhalla. Miss Mittle Young is visiting Mrs. J. B. Townsend In Anderson. Miss Mollie Manson will leave soon j for Lynchburg. Virginia to visit friends MRS. JANE 0WINGS. Estimable Lady Died at the Home of her Son here Thursdnj. The funeral services over the body of Mrs. Jane Owlngs, who died at the home of her son in this city last Thursday, were held in the Laurens cemetery Friday shortly after noon, the services being delayed by the rain. Mrs. Owings was the widow of the late Mr. Dock Owlngs and was about sixty years of age. Site was ill only a few days, her death coming quite unexpectedly to her relatives and ac< qualntenCCS over the county. She is survived by three daughters. Mrs. Jack Harris and Misses Susie ami Mattie Owings. nnd one son. Mr. Dick Ow lngs. Her death brings sorrow to a! large number of relatives and friends. Political Roosters. Messrs. John P. Bolt and .lohn B. Brooks were the happy recipients of two "Hghtln" roosters" from Gray Court last week. Luckily the two an iir.als were separated by a strong par tition so that they could not get to gether after crowing. The one to Mr. Brooks had a tag on his neck giving the name of the rooster: "Ira B. Jones," from "Your Friend". Tho oth er rooster, sent to Mr. Bolt, was named "Cole L. Blease" and had the feathers of his tail cropped off, but "Ira B." was neither de-talled nor de faced In any manner. Both of the gentlemen aro very proud of their gifts. Experienced Mabel. "John," said the sweet young thing about to get r^nrrled. "1 hope you won't be like all the other married men." "What do you mean, my dear?" "Mabel snys they're all alike She was over this afternoon giving me tbe benefit of her experience. You know, ene knows all about men." ? She does? And when was Mabel married ?" "Last June." I MADDEN NEWS | Maddens, duly 9.?"The fourth was spent in various pleasant ways by most of our people. The Misses Protlltt and brothers attended the barbecue at Mountville. Mr. J, A. Wofford-and celebration at Ekom or rather at their celebration at Ekom or rather at thtlr Tepee on Double 1H11 and the little boy that is such an inthuslastic stu dent of Indian lore, learned of the battle fought by Indians at Double Hill, In days primeval. Mrs. T. S. Langston joined a party of plcnlcers from Laurens on their way to McDanlel Mill for a day's out ing and spent a pleasant day. Mrs. P. H. Martin entertained hor aunt? Mesdames Allison and Teague and her sister, Mrs. Wofford, and' Mr. J. D. Culbertson and sons went over to the old home near Ekom, to see his sister, who has been quite sick. Prof. D. Y. Culbertson and sons and Miss Susie Langston were Fourth of July guests at the pospttable country home of their counslns, Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Blakeley near Holly Qrove. July 3rd was Mrs. Blakoley's birthday, July 4th that of Miss Langston. They cel ebrated both birthdays and also "The Glorious Fourth" at one fell swoop. A moBt enjoyable day was spent and many friends wish each many happy returns of the day. Mr. John Boyd and family of Green ville are camping near their old home at IlcDanlel8 Mill for the summer. They will receive a pleasant welcome from old friends and neighbors. Mrs. Rhada Fuller and grandchildren of Columbia have arrived for their annual visit to her mother, Mrs. Betsey Motes. Mr. and Mrs. Thad Moore were the week-end guests of Mr. Jim Roper of Rabun. Messrs. Martin and Madden will have lu charge the barbecue to feed the crowd who will of course be here for the live stock show and the Ladies Aid society of Prospect will doubtless have In charge the refreshment stand. Mrs. Clyde Martin and children of Laurens wore out for a short visit to her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Jno. R. Fin ley. Mr. Martin has accepted a posi tion in the Monagan Mill, Greenville, at a very substantial Increase In sal ary. Clyde was raised here and for a number of years has been the effi cient overseer of the cloth room In the Laurens mill. He has the ability und the experience and his friends are sure he will be successful in his wider Held. Mr. and Mrs. Martin left for their new home Wednesday, fol lowed by the good wishes of all. Mr. and Mis. Jlmmie Benjamin at tended the marriage of their brother, Mr. John Benjamin and Miss Bettle Kniglit Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin passed through our city en route to the home of the groom near old Mountville. Many friends wish for the newly wedded pair "bon voyage." Mrs. Evie Bailey and children from Sedalia arrived Sunday for a visit to her mother and other i.datives here. Little Misses Sara Bryson of the Thornwell Orphanage and Ella Teague of Spartanburg have arrived for a visit to their grandmothers. Mesdames Cunningham and Teague. Mrs. g. H. Flnley and children and Mesdames Allison and Teague were the week-end guests of Mr. O. ('. Cun ningham and family of Cold Point. Mr. Tom Shaw of Cold Point was a visitor in our town Monday morn ning. He has Just returned from a trip to Wrlghtsvillc Beach. Mrs. Shaw and Children accompanied by her lis ter. Miss Mary Davenport will leave for their popular resort the latter part of the week. Miss Carrie Langston visited at the home of Mr. c. N. McCravy of Laurens Saturday. Mr. T. S. Langston accom panied hor and attended the revival services at the Methodist church. EVIDENTLY A HARD TASK Somewhat Humorously Worded Epistle tho Result of Struggle With English Language. As the most delightful example she has ever seen of tho English the Eu ropean uses in his correspondence, a woman who has Just returned from "the other side" Is showing hor friends a letter that she declares to bo her most Interesting "souvenir." "After we left Amsterdam," she ex plains, "my daughter discovered that she had left her cuff-links In our room at the pension. So I wrote back to the proprietress, whom I knew spoke Eng lish, asking her to look for them. Here is tho reply." Then she shows It. And this, word for word, is how it reads: "Dear Mrs. Thomas Grant: "Immediately upon receiving your lettre I am going at onco to looking in every drawer, and found this two but ton In the table near her bed. Can it bo this two things what your daugh ter lost? "In that way I am very glad to found it "So not, bo bo good to send It roe back, for It might bo of another per son who perhaps will write me ho lost something." Advertiser Printing Co Printers of Job Work that has Pleased Hundreds. Why not Give Us Your Next Job and be Assured of Satisfaction in Quality and Price? Laurens, South Carolina