Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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The 311tion Pictures. What is the matter, with motion pic tures? That is a question now promi nent in the minds of many Grecnveill people. The "Woman's ]tome Com panion' 'gives an answer. The aswer is the same as that ,suggested some (lays ago by The News. The primal trouble is not with the picture makers, not with the operators of shows, but with the public, It is a question of taste. As A matter of public interest, and also, as a guide for whatever ac tion may be taken, this phase of the matter should be considered. From the experience of this paper with motion pictures, we have concluded that those -shown here are as good as any shown elsewhere. The makers of the films produce the best that the public will stand for. It is not a question of catering to the tastes of the produc ers. It is a question of pleasing the public. IIn whatever line of business one may engage, the patrons of that business must be pleased, or the busi ness will "go broke." Consider the following from the "Woman's home Companion," and seek to meet the real issue, seek to culti vate public opinion. in case there is a quality of pictures which are detri mental to the common weal: In the May Woman's IIonic Compan ion a campaign for cleaner moving picture films is inaugurated. In the the leading editorial are given facts that seem to show that the hulk of mo tion Picture devotees prefer the "risque" film to the clean one. "The president of a moving picture company which, from Its organization, has led the tight for better, cleaner films, discovered three months ago a falling off in the company's receipts in a certain state in the Middle West. Ie sent an agent into the territory to in vestigate. This interview whleh took place between the agent and the own or of a theatre in a city of five thous and was typical. "'Why have you given up our ser vice?' the agent asked. "'Couldn't. make your pictures paY.' "'Weren't tie plict u res good?' "'Yes, too good.' "'What. do you mean?' "For answer the theatre-owner pro duced his record of receipts for the preceding four weeks, "'Here's what I mean,' he said, 'I want to stick to you people. I believe In what you stand for, and I know you produce the finest pictures in the bus iness. "'When I have shown your clean, high-grade pictures during the past month I have averaged $22 a day-not enough to pay my expenses. When I have shown Blank's pictures (naming a manufacturer whose product is no toriously suggestive in title and char acter) my receipts have averaged $53. I've got a wife and kids; I want to be decent. But I've got to live. What is a man going to do?' " The man quoted here is typical. He is doing what most other men would do. As in polities, as in other matters, the publc Is getting what it demands. So lot the church, the school, and more impoirtant, let the home he caireful of its tastes. That is the solution of most qluest ioins we have. Teach h ighi ideals. Bring people to thiem . Then will thieire he less of thie questionable. Then will there be no demand for thle sugges tive p1(iires 0or shiows. The censoishi p that will succeed finaly and f'orever, Is thle censorshiip of t aste.-Greienvillec New s. Ju id ge Johnmsoni ltemiemibored. There appear's entombed in the es teemed Congressional Record of last Mfonday a little tibut e to JIudge Jio sophl TI. JIohnson, of the We'sterni (ik rict of Soulth Carol ina, which shows that gentlheman to be remenibe red by Ihis friends ini congress, w ithi whom he was associated for so many years. It will be incidentally pleasing~ to Judi (ge . lihnson, no doubt1). IDurlinug thle coiisidieration of iincon tested lulls, a bill piroviding a tine for' the holding of the U'nited States court at Alken, S.. C.. caine up. After' asking several questions of South Car olina congressmen interested In the measure, Mr. Mann, republican leader of the house said: . "Reserving the right to object, I as suime that this bill is possibly to ac commodate or, if not to acommodate, to accord with the reeommendation of Judge Johnson. "Mr. Webb: No; I can not say that It Is. "Mr. Mann: If it is not in accord with his wishes, It has not 'the chance of a snow flake. "Mr. Byrnes, of South Cairolina: T can say to the gentleman from 1ll1 no(1s5 tlat this coui'thouise Is not In (lie dlist rict ini which Judge Jlohnson Is presidIng judge, but Is in the district In wheth JIudge Smith presides and is recommended by him. The bill is in ti'oducedl for (lie p)urpose stated b~y the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr'. Webb)., "Mr. Mann: Mr. Speaker, I am rathier slow at getting at what I want to say, but I arose simply to say that , one of the ablest members this house over had, in my oDinion, was appoint A Noble People, a Vlnd Pastor. Dear Mr. Editor: Please spare me space enough to let the people know that I have hanged my address. I have moved from the Laurens mill to the Watts mill, in the new parson age which the company has just com pleted. It 1s'a beautiful, commodious house with all of the modern conven iences, It Is located near the church. These good people were very thoughtful of their pastor and family. Led by Mrs. W. E. Lucas and Mrs. E. G. Jessee they proceeded to load a dray wagon with good things to eat and bid him drive straight to the par sonage and unload in the pantry. Our hearts were full to the overflow. Words cannot express the gratitude of our hearts. These are a fine people. They love all that Is good and true. Mrs. W. E. Lucas is doing a , noble work in in structing our choir. Mr. Swygert, the secretary, Mr. E. 0. Jessee, the super intendent, and his good wife and the teachers of the school help us very much in the Lord's work and the busi ness men of the villege are all big hearted, Christian men. Oh! how muh better would our mill towns be, if all of the leading men were Christians and lent a helping hand, and would care as much for poor lost mna as for money making, and payig dividends. God bless these dear peopie and spare them many years to help in this great work. I have not forgotten my dear friends at the Laurens muilI. They all have been very nlice and kind to us while we lived in their midst. I wish for them many years of success. Lovingly and humbly God's servant, .1. A. lprok. * * * * E ,1 11 El,) NEWS. * " " Itiddles Old Field. April 17.-- There is to be an all-day singing at Warrior ('reek church on fih Sniday, April 30th. Everybody is cordially invited to comlie and bring well filled baskets. Misses Clara Garrett and Docia RIhodes spent Tuesday night with Misses Clara Atha and Loatha Wil liams. Miss Anna Rhodes has been in Lau rens aeveral weeks visiting her cousin, Miss Mittie Owings. Mr. Frank Cox spent Saturday night with his cousin, Mr. Palmer Williams. Miss Eunice Kellett spent Sunday with Miss Omega Riddle. Misses Katherine and Eva Hollis and Miss Mattie Steele spent Sunday with Mrs. J. M. Todd. Miss Nannie Cox spent Saturday night with Misses Clara Altha and Leatha Williams. Miss Mittie Cannady is visiting rela tives at Woodruff. Mr. and Mrs, N. D. Garrett and fam ily and Mr. and Mrs. George Willard spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Riddle. Mrs. N. I). Garrett spent Monday with Mrs. J. I0. Williams. There was a singing at the home of Mr.~ E. M. Rliddle Sunday night and was enjoyed v'ery much by a large crowd. * lil('hOi('Y T.'A~iiN NEWlS, * II ick~ory 'Taver'n, A pril I17.-T'ihe farjners are very butsy plantinag cot ton seed1 at this writing. Mr. Ii. 0. Abercr'ombic has piurchias edi a Ford touring cai'. Misses Vera and Allien Htaidwin of Rlabun sipent Thurisday night with their gr'andifather'i, .\r. A. A. Aberciomi Everybody report s a joyful dayi~ at the school fair'. M.iis Lutc'ile W~olff accomptianiedi by Mr'. 1 .aurens Mahton was thle visitor of Mlr. and Mrs. Gieor'ge Wolff of Shi lolh sect ion Friday night. Mr. W. S. Bolt anid Mr. J1. N. Kellett motored down to Columbia 1Tuesday oil business and r'eturned Thursday. Mr. Kellet, while down there bought a For'd car, and while comling home lhe had a narrow escape of being tui'ned tur'tle but as good luck would h~ave it it ran upon tihe ban~k, and did nlot damage the car very mutch. Mr. W. S. Bolt and family visiteil Mrs. J. R. Brownleo of Dials Sunday. -Mr. J. N. Kellett, Jimmie Iee, and Mr. J. A. Coats of Friendship motored up to the unveiling at Green Pond. The teachers, Misses Madge and Paloi McKittrick and Lucile WVolff', accompanied by Mr. Todd K~night wei'e thle guest of Mt's. Flor'ence League Mi'. R. M. Bolt andl wife spenlt Sun (lay wIth Mr. A. A.Abercrlombie. ed United States disti'ict judge in the rtate of South Carolina, Mi'. .Joseph TI. Johnson, and I will take my hat off to him at any time, whether in thle house or on thle bench. (Applause.)" This is but an incident of a day in congress--but interesting and compli imentary to the judge of this district and a resident of Spartanburg.-Spar tnhurg Harald; MINTER COMPANY IS NOW OFFERING A Most Attractive Line of Spring and Summer Goods Below we are mentioning just a few of the many pretty articles that will be found here. Come in and look, at least. We know the beautiful new styles, splen did quality and extremely rea sonable prices will appeal to you instantly. Dainty Footwear. Men's Shirts. New thitgs in patent an1d (dull leath- Ni 1 t %htI 1.00. 1.50 and 2.00 ers at .... .... .... 3.00, 3.50 and 4.00 Silk Shirts.2.00. 2.50 and 3.00 ltuster Ilrown .Slippea'rs for (lilh-enI __ ..,, are best. White Ivory hlttonl, for girls at 3.00 White Canvas Slippers .... 1.00 to 2.50 um mer Underwear. ~\'hit~ ('avils 1j1)1(.j4.1'Union Sutits fro s nit.........0 ad 1.50 New things in Neckwear All that is pretty and new in colla s .25, .50 Panama Hats.most att tiv e of Silk Hosiery, PanamaHats.Ill 311 th Ile.slal(1e8 thait are file 4)t'ed for this seasont. Extra fine The best line of Panama IIats we have tittitlity, l)ieed frott.......50 to 1.00 ever shown. Sec the new styles 3.50, 5.00 and .. .for .hoenix Guaranteed Silk Nobby Straw Hats .... 1.00, 1.50 and 2.00 toe d ,1n Charming Spring Suits. Waists. Wtave show il. t1i11g nia tl eaitlt i fi nlewl All the new styles of this seaison are beinltg showi. The innterials and ast ta a tied to please ou. ceecks in1 phiin and cominlationl,' 't ar ty l'st e, ltri s talfetas and 'omlbinlationls of taffetas it i 'lrt .50. 1.00 ati 1.50 anttdl silkcs, prit''t' ot . .10.00 to 19.95 lSilk. h ............0 2.50 to 5.00 Easter and Chautauqua are both near at hand and you'll want to be dressed in the prettiest and most fash ionable garments. Let us serve you. Minter Company * 'TYUt'SVILLE NFWS. * Final Exercises Will be Held TIomor. UALJI L "" " ""* """"""** * g* ** e row Evening. Tylersville, April 17.-Rev. 11. L. The closing exercises of the Ora Baggott of Gray Court filled his regu- graded school will le held Thursday ACTS Luff DYNAMI TI lar appointment at Langston Sunday e at 8 c T x morning. e, will consist of a declamation con Mrs. J. A. Smoak of Cameron, Is vis-advanced Mrs J A Soa o 'Cmeon i vs-grades for a medal given by the trush- I guarantee "Dodson's Liver Tone" will give youlthe iting her mother, Mrs. M. O. Clark. tees. The girls of the advanced grades Mr. T. P. Poole and daughters, Miss- will recite for a medal given by the best Liver and Bowel Cleansing you ever had. es Grace and Mattle Bobo, were in school Improvement association. The Laurens shopping Saturday. primary boys and girls will recite for' Stop using 'alomel! It nt kes Mi's Ton Gros of'rayors s viit- ziiies giveni by the trustees and the sick. D~on't lose a (lay's wr . f~ lrgt upgdmk oure ii Mirs. Tom Gross of Taylors is visit- IfyuYurhtpan mkeou'c1tis inprovenment association. The ress feei lazy, sluggish, bilious. f consti- andi vigorous by morninig I want yout to Ing her parents, Mr. andi Miri. .1. W. I of the evening will be made by . .. 1 :. pated, liten to ie- go back to tle store and gel youi P'eterson. ny ocs's ivr'olesd Peeron;I. 'Iiedy, of ArskineColee ('tonel is merenury or qii ick silv~'r st roy lug the stile ot caUlomiel hlt''tItise it, Miss Lucy ittle and i.rother, Fred ! hic cuses necrosis of the ones. is ren iver medcine enirely ege spntSaurayinLares.'a lounttel, when It comles 11nt0 ('ontact table, t he ~ecfore it. cani not salil or e 1 sipent Sturda'lfy in 14i1uren4. Mr ad i'. .T.Bejainspnt('ard of Thianks. w~iiih sour bile crashes into it, breaking miake you sick. Mr. and Tbrs. L. T. 'enjamin spentyou feel that awfu I Sunday with NIr. and Mrs. T. I'. Poole. We take this method of expressing nausea and cramping. Ir you are 'all Dodson's iver Tone will put your Mr. F. W. Little was in Laurens our heartfelt thanks to our friends knocked out," if you' liver is torlid sluggish live' to work and lean your Satu rday. I and neighbors for their tende' syni I nd bowels constipated or you have bowels of that sou' bile fnd consti i headache, dIi/ziness, coatedl tongue, if gated. waste which In clogging your .Mr. and Mrs. 3'. L. Cooper visited pathy and many kindnesses shown 1s5 breath Is bad or stomach sour Just try system and making you feel misvstable. Mrs. M. O. Clark and family Sunday. during the sickness and death of our a spoonful of harmless Ilodson's Liver I guarantee that a bottle of lodsoa's Mr. and Mrs. Furman Poole spent darling baby. May God richly ieward Tone. Liver Tone will keep your entire f.lnu Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Poole each of them. hero's my guarantee-o to any ily feeling fine for months. Give it to Ted store and get a 60 cent bottle of your children, It is and failYe ve. o odnonis Liver Tone. Take a spoon-grIpe and they like i''lolesk Theen es will consit of a decamation con