The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, December 28, 1921, Image 7
COUNTY ALMS HC
AS UNCLEAN
Clinton Woman Gives Her Il
Thanksgivin, Jay. "No
'WIe following conumunication from
Mrs. N. Vance Bailey -was printed in
the last issue of The Clinton Chron
iMe:
To Whom It May Concern:
Since the discussion by the Con
inercial Club in regard to the County
Home, I feel it quite in order to state
my position on the subject, as I flg
ured without a heading. Bear ti
mind Mr. Public this rushing into
qrint is a greatness thrust upon me,
I simply stand .by my statement. A.
a girl, the Alms House was an in
tense interest to me ijways. tUn
consciously I must have accepted at
a tact .that the poor, to whom we ar<
obligated now as then, received par
tial comfort at least at all such
places. Though tho inmates wor<
often found in garments much 'patch,
ed and faded, the key-note of neat.
ness sounded loud. Fact is, the peac4
and cheer of the place tempted
caller to prolong rather t' tm cu
short a visit. 'But Alack! Alh 3! ni
such picture is with me now, for
have had a Thanksgiving trip to th
Laurens County Poor House. Too wel
I know one call no more gives on
a working knowledge of an Institu
tion than does tue oi't (lote
one swallolw make a summer, but cor
tainly a straw still shows the wa
the wind 'blows. le It saId, no thril
of pride was mine as I drove awa
from that place, for surely a mm
uninviting one could not be owned 1
any county in any state. A ne
house? Indeed, yes, but the odom
that greeted one on entering iver
anything but new. Fact is, I
strength and penetrating qualities tI
afore mentioned odors indicated woi
derful ago -and vigor. I feel safe I
ra.ying-, no early natural d( .th awai
them. The wonder to mc why t
ties (sure they were on hand, ev<
unto the third and fourth generatien
and every mother's son on the jol
did not spread disease both within a
without the house. In this new bu 1
Ing I see no living room, and I a
wondering if ;the bath room was co
sidered unnecessary too. I thoug
that in this enlightened day all pu
lie institutions twero given a meeti
place for work, recreation or worshl
while a %bath room was a matter
AN N
After
adopting
scarcity 0
adoption
Busir
market ti
Ve
thlimir
tention i
tomers, ti
tion. ip
We ,
Weli
ciate the
tinue our
valuable
JoN
USE CRITICIZED t
olt
AND UNHEALTHY (
-do
npressions of Visit There on Ao
Thrill of Pride" Gripped Her. 'bu
course. Let me say with cmiphasis,
.1 am not hurling criticisms at any
person, -but I do say with all the force In
of my nature If Laurens County can't st
do better by seven inmates, then it's s
high time we ask Abb'eville, Greeu
wood, 'McCormick -and New'berry to
"come over and help us," even if they
are doing the same style of work.
Pooling interest and cash would sure
ly make for improvement for all. Per
sonally .1 would welcome the day when
an Alms 1House could be built in Co
lumbia, a refu'go for the poor of the
entire state, doing -away w' , the
Ipresent day' County 'Poor House.,
A 'member of the 'Commercial Club,
who had taken rather a "stand pat"
position on this question, stated to me
later-"You just ought to see the
jail," inferring since the jail was
worse, the County Home <ould be en
dured. If that is the best argument
, a man has, why argue? Even a crim
t inal is entitled to consideration, as I
)>see it. But if our voters 0. K. neg
I lect of jail, does it necessarily follow
the County Poor House must be plac
i ed on the same footing. In my eyes,
such an argument or excuse is as
-strong as a soap bubble, certainly has j
as little foundation and no more force, I
Its with shame, not pride, I think of
y such conditions at either place. When
1I was told that the old man I had
y specia.lly .gone to see was too ill to
C1 know -me, a visitor added, "The flies
y are about to eat him up." My eyes
viand nose were not the only ones af
sjfected, you see.
e This work can never be done as
n1 a side issue. Care of these inmates
c calls for all one's time, 1l)us 'nost cll
- ient help. It's up to Laurens Coun
n ty to see that those in charge have
's that help. If that Commercial Club
ie committee will tarry awhile, they will
n see it's an all time job. Then if that
s, same committee comes to my place
)) and suggests that I shoo my own
Id flies, I'll tell them that "the house
I- is screened," knowing however, that
m even screens can't work by them
a- selves. Again, if my sudden interest
ilt (with shame I acknowledge' the sud
b-denness thereof) is questioned, just
1g remember the advent of the weevil
NI makes some of us see the future with
of queptioning eyes. I othei' iwords, it
OUNCE
kE
'a thorough consideri
the policy of hereafte
f CAPITAL resulting
of this policy absolute
ess statistics show the
eir merchandise to ti
ire further convinced
jation of losses in bad
to give as fully as it
irough the medium o1
ice.
vill adhere strictly to
Feel sure the trading j
wisdom of this decisi<
policy of faithfully e
and much appreciate<
ES-TA'I
&UREE
,y be .the old Adam of personal in
'est growing strong in me with my al
I age. Yet, I fear I'd be apt' to W
y with the old darkle, "Knock ien
de head, boss, but for God's sake N
n't send me to do po house." Did 1
u remind me that I had a vote?
tother greatness. I did not seek, M
t one I hope to use for the uplift v
my follow inan. I am trusting my
sters, who have struggled so long a
line up, will get in touch with in- ht
tutions in 'baurens County, whether
Id institutions house laiw-breakers, I
the financially down and out. But t
ese sisters can't work alone.
"If you 'think that .too long youli
have waited and striven,
Then remember you have gotten as a
much as you have given; -
'In the loaf of the burden just look
for leaven;
For 'God's In the world, and theji
-world is his Heaven."
Is that correct? 'We all know' it is, 11
:d just as well do we know that
aurenst County is responsible for the
elfare of the least of these.
'I have no more to say, and certainly
othing to retract. It's up to you,
[r. and Mrs. Citizen, and being of
1at same citizen family, it is also
1) to-N. Vance Bailey.
LANFORD NEWS
-Lanford, Dec. 26.-Christmas is here
gain and all seem to be enjoying the
Lolidays immensely, but in a moder
,to way, in comparson.to soeie former
ines.
'Rev. J. M. Robertson ipreached a
nost excellent Christmas sermon Sun
lay morning to a very appreciative au
lience. Misses Grace iDeShields, of
Lander College, and Maxcie Patterson
issisted the choir and added very much
to the music. Miss Carrie Fowler of
)ira, was also present.
Capt. and 'Mrs. J. 'W. Lanford are
spending Christmas in Knoxville,
Tenn., with 'Mr. and Mrs. J. 'B. Cooley
and Mrs. .Mollie Moss.
Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Franks went to
Spartan'burg Saturday to visit their
daughters, Mrs. #L. G. Moore and Wirs.
P. A. Thomas and their families.
Mr. and .Mrs. J. D. Johnson are at
Arcadia with their son, Mr. B. W.
Johnson, for the Christmas holidays.
4Mr. and -Mrs. Hobson Franks and
little Johnnie were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Johnson Monday.
-Messrs. Fred Cox and Louie Lan
ford, of Furman university, are spend
ing the holidays with their liomefolks
IMENT
tion of existing coii
r selling all merch;
in the difficulties
ily necessary.
it nearly all up-to-a
ie retrail trade on a
that we can affect<
accounts. We wa
is possible for us
F lower prices on ev
an enforcement of I
>ublic, familiar as ti
>n by us. We wish
nideavoring to so co
el patronage.
(LOR
ISH
Miss Mary Higgins, of Limestone,
id Miss Carrye 'ou Higgins, of Ark- I
right, are at home for the holidays. e
Mr. Wash iHiggins, of Georgia, and tr<
'r. EHarper Higgins, of Unio- were wi
aests of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. lIiggins. "i
The Christmas entertainment at the
110
,hool house Wednesday night- was vil
ary much enjoyed.
Miss Jenness Cox, who is teaching W
t Conway, is spending Christmas with
cr parents.
-Messrs. Paul Cooper and Grover
turnett, of Mars 11111, are at home for
tie holidays.
Miss Leitlia Cooper is visiting friends
a North Qarolkna.
Mr. J. B. iHarmon, of Laurens, was
guest of Mr. ,. M. Cannon, Christ
tas day.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Garrett spent
laturday and Sunday with relatives at
tiddle's Old Field.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Drummond
vere guests at the Drummond home
luring Christmas.
.Mrs. 'M. W. Fowler and Miss Carrye
Aowler, of Ora, were guests of Mrs.
P. A. Drummond, Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. W. Y. Williams, of
Youngs, were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
I. 13. Williams Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. It. Patterson were
In Laurens Monday as the guests of
iheir sister, lis. Annie Naborn.
Rlev. Graves -. Knight, of Laurens
preached at .the fliptist church Sun
day morning at I I o'clock. All of the
community is very c0rdially invited
to attend this, the first service In the
new year.
With best wishoes for a happy and
prosperous New Year to the Adve'rtiser
and all Its readers.
MOTHER, QUICK! GIVE
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
FOR CHILD'S BOWELS
Even a sick child loves the "fruity"
taste of "California Fig Syrup." If the
little tongue is coated, or if your child
is listless, cross, feverish, full of cold, or
has colic, a teaspoonful will never fail
to open the bowels. .In a few hours
you can see for yourself how thoroughly
it works all the constipation poison, sour
bile and waste from the tender, little
bowels and gives you a well, playful
child again.
Millions of mothers keep "California
Fig Syrup" handy. They know a tea
.spoonful today saves a sick child to
morrow. Ask your druggist for genuine
"California Fig Syrup" which has direc
tions for babies and children of all ages
printed on bottle. Mother! You must
say "California" or you may get an imi
tationfg syrup.
OF IM
ditions, we are full
mndise on a CASH
experienced in fina
ate, successfully op
.CASH BASIS ONL
cuite a saving in our
nt to positively assui
to determine, the
ery article on which
:his policy, which wil
iey rnust be with exi
to give every assur
nduct our business a
HARD
LRDWA
NOTICE
liptlee is horoby glven that after
nuary 1. 3922, my services will be tl
idered only on a cash basis. ,Pa
ins5 will please not ask for credit. I
i hdwever continue my services to
rcoununity as in thv past, wvhere I(
trons pay promptly. Those who dot
t pay promptly will be refused se (
DR. J. L. DONNON.
are Shoals, S. C. 22-3t-1)
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days t
i!kts refund money V PAZO OINTM ENT fanh.
1M) Chi1:11, 13:111d, 1Bledi ng or Protrudin~g IlileA.
!It relieves Itchlnii Pi!cq, Gild .Ott C111 11e
%e-atrthe flrst nmpii.!atiou. Price Cue
Wishing
A
Happy N
PN
We wish to thai
all for your past
promise that in
will strive to gii
high quality m
bined with proi
courteous treat=
in the past.
All mail orders s
as received.
Wright
Sho<
Spartant
PORTj
y convinced of the
BASIS ONLY.1
sncing our business
rated mercantile es
y.
Soperating expenses
r'e the trading publi
saving thus effeCtel
it is possible to me
[1 become effective,
sting conditions, Wi
mnce of our sincere
s to merit a contini
WARI
ARE 4
NOTIM0
'Notice is hereby given Iliat a Cer
ficate of )eposit (lated Sept. 2nd,
3211, and issued to J. 11. .Jones and
ayable to .1. 1!. Jcne or or ord, has
cen lost or misplaced by the said
wier and holder thercof, and that
wi' said certifleate tof DIeposit by any
ther than the said .1. H. Jones is i
Lwfuil an(d Iinalthorized.
Notice is further herehy given that
,duplicate Certificate of IDeposit will
i0 issued to the said ow ner in I ieu
hereof after advertisement for t o
Veeks.
BlANK OP WA' SIlOAIS.
)cc. 16, 1921. 2: -2t
You All
L0
ew -Year
ak you one and
patronage, and
the future we
re you the same
erchandise com
npt service, and
ent that we have
hipped same day
- Scruggs
Co.
urg, S. C.
NLE
wisdom of
rhe extreme
, makes the
tablishments
and through
c of our in
I, to our cus
ke a reduc
Jan. 1, 1922.
11 fully appre
desire to con
ance of your
Co.