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*fliui*day, November 15, 1928 McCORMJCK MESSENGER, McVO s • V/«* ' Page Number Sii S. STROM FUNERAL DIRECTOR, EXPERIENCED EMBALMER IN CHARGE McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA. FURNITURE AND STOVES Night Phone, 55 — — — Day Phone, 76. ••• 'mmmmwmm® RELY ON THIS BANK . i"» a A strong banking connection is without doubt, one of the most im- 4^* . ’3' » portant factors in the success of most commercial institutions. The wise business man knows that, and ac cordingly, wastes no time or effort in picking out the best and strongest. *Jl The business men of McCormick look upon thi$r%a)l4fcJlot only as cust- eir accountsTliut as a conn-' sellor in business affairs to be relied upon for valuable information and kindly service. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Long and varied—have given us a generous amount of valuable knowl edge of business and finance which is helpful to every business man who confides his problems to us and like- wise is helpful to others as well. THE FARMERS BANK McCormick, S. G. t MU COLD & l » L r »» air*** »»»»***-»*»*$ Some Branches of Bittersweet ¥ Stop it before it gets a good start with remedies from this stipe. We carry a most complete line of cold remedies of natidnal repute that will give you quick relief/ir -nost every instance. Laxative cold breakers, jh-omo-quinine, laxatives, cough syrups, menthol inhalers, atomizers qnd other items are all here. It is a i^ighty wise idea to keep the different need ed supplies on hand so that you will have them ready for install use. Sometimes if you let a cold go with out attention overnight it will gain such a hold on you that it is hard to get rid of it. Conje in at your first opportunity and let us sup ply you with the things you need. PIPKIN’S DDUli STORE W e ServdTo Serve Again W. S. PIPPIN, Proprietor ’Phone No. 42 — McCormick, S. C. FIEim APPLIANCES If you have never looked through our electrical department you are not familiar with the many ap pliances that we have for the home cutiipmcnt that will make the home much more livable and enjoy able and save infch labor. There is some Sling here to perform eve*) task cookers, waffle mns, toasters, vacuum sweepers, per colators, curling irons, washers, irons, hot plates and other items. WHITE IURDWARE CO. MAIN STRDF.T McCORMICK. S C. By JANET CATHCART (Copyright.) you hear him?” gasped Miss •K-^ Fletcher as the district man ager left the room. “Did you hear him, Lucy?” * “Yes!” breathed mouse-like Lucy, as she resumed her rapid clicking of the typewriter keys. “The—the big—goose!” substituted Miss Fletcher for a more descriptive word to apply to a chief who up to that moment had been the most polite and considerate of men; “all about some branches of bittersweet on my desk.” She rearranged the brown twigs, heavy with rich red and orange fruit, and held her fingers in position to resume her work at any moment. “Barked at me. he did. Says he, ‘What's that?’ and I says, ‘Bitter sweet from the country, and all it needs is some wild clematis, all gray find feathery and—’ ‘Humph!* lie harks again and goes off. What are you tittering at, Lucy Lee?” “You are so funny, Jane! Try to hank ‘Humph!’ yourself and see—” “You are shallow,” interrupted Jane Fletcher, as she rattled the keys of her. own machine. But occasionally her eyes roved to the closed door of the private ofliee. Behind that closed door Cleve Lara- bee stood motionless, his broad shoul ders blocking out the light from the western window. A wonderful view could be laid from this higli window, but Cleve Lurabee saw nothing save frost-touched leaves dropping around like tinted blossoms; the orange-red I fire of bittersweet tangled with the 1 curly gray tendrils of clematis, and Annabel Day—standing there. He turned from the window and sat down heavily in his chair. He had almost forgotten Annabel Day! Fifteen years ago he had left Moss- dale and sought a living in the city. His parents had been dead a year, lie had little patrimony, and no prospects in the Vermont village. So he had said good-by to Annabel, refusing to bind her by any promise. For a while they corresponded, but after a couple of years she had stopped writing. . | He had come to be the district man ager of a great corporation; .and he had believed ha was happy—until this afternoon, when the sight of a branch of bittersweet had stirred up all the oid boyish love of the countryside where he had been born and raised, and—where Annabel Day had lived and loved' him. i His brooding eyes gradually came to notice the flat package on Ins desk —the name of a well-known pho tographer was in one corner. Idly he lifted a knife and severed the string and opened the papers; half a dozen photographs were soon scattered around him, enlargements of smaller pictures—and now, every thing vanished and lie was hack in the hill country again—on the right was the deep goi’ge tilled with snow and on the other side the tall hem locks weighted with the fleece ’of win ter. Once when they were children lie and Annabel had played these were Christmas trees and hung them witli all sorts of bright baubles; before him was the slope of the mountains, snow-capped and friendly; here to the left was a hit of autumn road—there, a glimpse of some quiet pond reflect ing the old bridge and the bending willows— Suddenly he woke up and gathered the photographs.into a pile. Then he searched the wastepaper basket for the wrapping paper. He put on Ids hat and overcoat, locked his desk and passed out of the office. “So.” mused the pale clerk at the photographer’s ns he scanned the pho tographs on the counter. “I remem ber now Mr. Kulow sent them over for your approval. They are very popular among people who are from Vermont. Great country up there, and this is fine photography. There’s a girl up there who does it all herself— makes a good living at it, too—some artist, she is, too—see the grouping of those tree^—and this—that’s a fine dog—goes with tier everywhere, she says. We have a picture of her. Here it is.” Cleve Larabee stared at the strong, graceful figure vividly portrayed against a background of dark hem locks, freighted with snow. She wore knickerbockers tucked into high boots, a heavy sweater and a man’s hunting coat. A knitted cap revealed the soft masses of dark hair. “Annabel!” .muttered Larabee. “That’s her name,” volunteered the clerk. ■ •’ “It must he her daughter. I knew her years ago.” “She isn’t i^arried. Miss Annabc! Day’s her name. Mr. Larabee.” “How did you happen to send the pictures that she took to my office?” The dork pondered awhile; at last, “Dli. she wrote to Mr. Kulow and sug gested that he send some of them to you—picked out the very ones you’ve had in your hand—that’s all. sir!” “That isn’t all, young man, It’s only ‘ho beginning!’’ and the fully awak ened Mr. Lrfrabee (Jnshed out to call a taxicab, for there was a train to be caught at once if he was to reach Mossdale in the morning. He must be there to meet Annabel, who had refused to grow old, who had dared to send the message of the pines to his dull life. And as the train sped northward his heart grew lighter, for he knew that his love was not dead, hut that the snow had kept It warm a»d ulp’e. Strength forthe Day By REV. W. TAYLOR JOYCE Director of Practical Work. Moody Bible Institute. Chicago. Rev. W. T. Joyce TEXT—As thy days, so shall thy strength be.—Deut. 33:25. In this text God is dealing with Moses in just the way one might ex pect of Him. His thought toward His children is one of care and love. In Him one beholds all of those good quali ties which one finds in the best of men—the ten der clia r a c t e r- istics of a moth er; those noble elements which pertain to father hood; the attractive features of broth erhood ; all in infinite degree and per- fection. Every one of these is at the disposal of His children. Moses was leading the children of Israel when the words of our text were spoken by the Lord to his ques tioning heart. These were great days for Moses and his host of plodding Israelites, despised by those from whom they were fleeing, and hated by those who were in the land to which they were advancing. Previous to this journey God had said to him, “I have also established my covenant .... to give them the land of Canaan.” Moses believed God, and the record of Ihe great jour ney to the land of Canaan proved His faithfulness. I. God gives the strength of pres ent light that clears up the mysteries which meet pilgrims on the way. How frequently we are overwhelmed by things which cause us to doubt, hut God throws upon our path the flood light of His revelation and we thus learn to appreciate His strength. Paul, stricken blind on the way. cried in despair, “What shall 1 do?” He was instructed, “Arise, and go into Damascus, and there it shall be told thee all things which are ap pointed thee to do.” Do now whai you should, and the next step will he shown you. II. He gives the strength of pre?ent power in the midst of possible defeat in the battle of life. There is a song we sometimes sing, “Just when we need him, Jesus is near.” No army in the uttermost rout of defeat, learn'- ing of the ample resources of its al lies, can be more imbued with sudden power than are God’s children when they learn of His infinite provision in the day of apparent defeat. Present power is seen in the inci dent after the transfiguration, when the Lord’s disciples were appealed to by the parent of the demoniac boy. You will recall that they were unable to help the lad brought to them by the despairing father. Then suddenly Jesus, with Peter, James and John, descended from the mount. Jesus came to the multitude and !?aid to the father, “Bring thy son hither.” This picture of Jesus, coming to the rescue of His disciples inspires the hearts of His followers with courage. Ever ;ready, ever able, is the Lord of glory to reveal the strength of preseiu jiower in the battle of life. “As thy days, ffo shall thy strength he.” III. He supplies the strength ol provision when the necessities of life are failing. All things necessary to life are found in Jesus. Do you not recall on the day of the contemplated retreat for Jesus and His disciples, the crowd s-urged about Him, thought less about their own necessities? They were hungry; there was no convenient place to purchase food. But Jesus was not perturbed by the fact that even two hundred pence could not buy sufficient food for the multitude. Taking the loaves and fishes from the lad, He blessed and brake. Soon the hungry crowd had eaten and was sat isfied. Yes, God does furnish pro vision in the time of need. “As thy days, so shall thy strength be.” IV. He reveals the strength of com ing dawn after the darkness of the long night. The criminal awaits the dawn of the day of his execution with terror, but the troubled child of God. struggling through the hours of a loim night, welcomes tiie dawn of a new day. The principle is this: that the night cannot last forever; darkne>'.- niust give way to light; while the stars are beautiful in their glory, the warm light of the rising sun clears away the mysteries of the night. How kind is God to show ns that there is a morning of glory for every night ol trouble. Depressed and weary a young Chris tian walked through the outskirts ol a Scottish town and up the mountain side. Snow was beginning to fall, ami his eyes noted flake after flake as each wafted its way downward. With keen Interest lie saw one of the larg est flakes rest softly and secureh upon Ihe great mountain side. Then suddenly the Spirit of God revealed to him how he. too, might allow hi- troubles to fall upon the Lord. “Cast thy burden upon the Lord and He phall sustain thee.” He teamed that God was greater than all his triak- “As thy days, so shall thy strength . be.” improved Uniform International Sunday School ’ Lesson T (By HEV. P. B. FITZWaTBU. D.D.. Dean Moody Bible Institute of ChlcftKO.l 1©. 1028. Western Newspaper Union.! Lesson for November 18 PAUL’S EXPERIENCES IN JERU- SALEM LESSON TEXT—Acts 21:18 23:22. GOLDEN TEXT—Be strong in the Lord and In the power of His might PRIMARY TOPIC—How a Boy‘He4f>e<f His Uncle. JUNIOR TOPIC—How a Boy Helped His Uncle. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP- ' IC—Paul Proves His Courage. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC—Religious Prejudice and Fanati cism. I. Paul’s Vow (21:18-20). Upon Paul’s arrival at Jerusalem representatives of the church there gave him a most cordial reception. In 'order that the brethren in Jerusalem might graciously receive him. It was proposed to him by the elders that In* take a Jewish vow to prove that he was in no way opposed to the law The effort was to remove prejudice. II. Paul’s Arrest (21:27-40). How far this act conciliated the Christian Jews we are not told, hut it only enraged the unbelieving Jews, causing them to resort to mob law These maddened Jews on the basis ol a supposition seized Paul, dragged him from the temple and beat him mercilessly, intending to put him to dentil. Paul was rescued from the mob by the Roman guard. The chid captain, not being able to get any in formation from the howling mob. hound Paul and started for the castle. In order to protect him, the soldiers lifted him upon their shoulders and bore him up the stairs. III. Paul's Defense (22:1-27); Paul’s chief concern was not his own safety. He used this last oppor itunity of witnessing for Christ. 1. His just claim for a hearing (vv irS). ! (1) Flis birth (v. 3). He was .lew- born in Tarsus, a city of no mean reputation. (2) His education (v. 3). He was educated in a school under the tutor ship of Gamaliel and instructed “nr cording to the perfect manner of the law of the fathers.” (3) His zeal (v. 3). He was as zealous toward God as thbke Jews who were trying to destroy him. 2. His former attitude toward Jesus (vv. 4, 5). “I persecuted lids way unto the death,” so that his attitude was one of hatred as was that of the Jews. 3. How ids attitude was changed (vv. G-1C). This change of attitude was brought about by the intervention of God While on Ids way to Damascus with authority to bring the Christians to Jerusalem, to be punished, Paul was smitten to the ground hy a light from heaven, and the voice of the Lord said, “Why persecutest thou Me?” When Paul Inquired as to what he was to do, he was told to go into Da mascus where he would lie told what to do. Ananias was sent by the Lord to make known His will. 4. The Lord commissioned him to go to the Gentiles (vv. 17-21). It was not .of his own will that lu- preaohed to the Gentiles, hut by the Lord’s direct commission. IV. Paul Before the Sanhedrin (23:1-10). The Roman officer, in order to learn why Paul was arrested, commanded Hie chief council to assemble, and brought Paul before them. 1. Paul’s earnest look at the com cil (vv. 1, 2). This was a solicitation of their lion or to give him a fair hearing, and also a look of conscious integrity mid unfaltering courage. 2. Paul’s stern rebuke of the head of the council (v. 3). “God shall smite thee, thou whited wall.” This was a just sentence, no doubt directed by the Lord. Pan! showed that lie had the highest re spect for the office, but the man then occupying It was not worthy of it. 3. Punts appeal to the Pharisees (vv. 0-10). Seeing that he could not get a fail hearing, and perceiving that the body before him was made up of Pharisees and Sadducees, he appealed to the Pharisees for his preaching and some thing in common with their belief. ' V. The Lord Stood by Paul (v. Hi He was in great need of grace to sustain him. He may have begun to question the wisdom of tds going to Jerusalem, hut this assured him that his course was right, and thus com fort was brought to him. VI. The Conspiracy to Kill Paul (vv. 18-22). More than forty men handed to gether for the purpose of getting Pam out of the way! This p!ot was known to Paul’s sister’s son (v. Id), who re ported it. and thus, doubt loss saved the apostle’s life. Baptist Schedule BETHANY—1st Sunday preach ing service, 3:00 p. m.; 3rd Sunday, 11:00 a. m. BUFFALO—1st Sunday, 11:30 a. m.; 3rd Sunday, 3:30 p. m. McCORMICK—1st Sunday, Sundav School 10:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; Preaching 7:30 p. m. 2nd Sunday. Sunday School 10:30 a. m; Preaching 11:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m. 3rd Sunday, Sunday School 10:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30 p. m.; Preach ing 7:30 p. m. 4th Sunday, Sunday School 10:30 a. m.; Preaching 11:30 a. m.; B. Y. P. U. 6:30. WILLINGTON — 2nd Sunday. P; caching 3:30 p. m.; 4th Sundav, Preaching 7:30 p. m. W, H. BARFIELD, Pastor. X Episcopal Services At Willing ton There will be service at St. Steph en’s Episcopal Church Willington in the afternoon of each first and third Sunday at four o’clock. When a fifth Sunday in the month occurs there will also be service on this extra Sunday at the same hour. The services are in charge of the Rev. R. C. Topping, Rector at An dersen and Abbeville. All are cordially invited to attend these services. Plum Branch - M. E. Charge Beginning first Sunday in Febru ary, the Plum Branch M. E. charge schedule will be: ASBURY" — Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.; preaching every first Sunday at 11:30 a. m., and third Sun- day at 7:45 p. m. BORDEAUX—Sunday School at 10:00 a. m.; preaching every first Sunday 3:30 p. m., and third Sunday at 11:00 a. m. PARKSVILLE — Union Sunday School at 10:00 a. m.; preaching every second Sunday at 7:00 p. m., and fourth Sunday at 11:00 a. m.; prayer services. Thursday nights at 7:00 o’clock. , ST. PAUL—Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.; preaching every second Sunday at 11:30 a. m., and fourth Sunday 7:30 p. m.; prayer services, Wednesdays 7:30 p. m.; Epworth League, 7:30 p. m. every Sunday. BARS CHAPEL—Sunday School at 10:30 a. m.; preaching every sec ond and fourth Sunday at 3:30 p. m. E. A. WILKES, Pastor. X Pentecostal Holiness Church Schedule Sunday school every Sunday morn ing at 10:30, at McCormick. Preaching every 3rd Sunday a-t 11:00 o’clock a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Public cordially invited to all oui services. W. RAY ANDERSON. Pastor. tXl ) McCormick Methodist Church Schedule McCormick — Sunday school every Sunday at 10:15 a. m.; Preaching at 11:15 a. m. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sun days, and at 7:30 p. m. on fourth Sundays. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 7:30 o’clock. Board of Stewards meets Mondav night following 1st Sundays. REPUBLICAN Sunday School at 11 a. m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sun days at 2:30 p. m. Preaching on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3 p. m. ’ Troy — Sunday school at 10:00 a m. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays; 2nd Sundays at 3 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sundays 3:30 p. m.; 4th Sundays 11 a. m. Beulah — Preaching every 4tb •'UMiia*' ariernoon at 3:30 o’clock. J. A. BLEDSOE. Pastor txt A. R. Presbyterian Hold to Spiritual Truth Never give up a spiritual truth he cause of an alleged discovery of sei erne. Wait any way until the sclen tific slatement has been verified, else one may lose one’s divine birthright and get not even a mess of pottage — William Lyon Phelps. Highway of Holiness The highway of holiness is along the commonest roavl of life—along your very way. In wind and rain, no matter how it heats—it Ts only going hand in hand with Him. -Mark Guy I’earse. The World’s Condition The world is in a sick condition to day because the Bible says: “In the beginning, God” and the world Is say ing: “At the last, God.”—A. W Tozer. I Preaching at Ml. Oarmo! S C., r-a ! he first and third Sabbath* at H • 4. XU. Preaching at McCormick, S. C., or the second and fourth Sabbaths ** Sahhaib school at both church tvery Sabbath d*y throughout th# * aT * L*o> T. Prassly, Pastor X One nice thing about living to be 100 years old is that the insurance agents quit pestering the life out of you then,. / Hiyr iir«*