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i i tliureclay, January 16, 1930 McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMlCK, South Larohn*. Page Number Eight SHERIFF’S SALE TAX EXECUTION W. T. STROM, SHERIFF, . against JENNIE HARRISON ADAMS. By virtue of a Tax Execution to me directed, I have levied on and will sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal hours of sale, at McCormick Court House, on Monday, the 3rd day of February, A. D., 1930, the follow ing described property to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Plum Branch School District, No. 24, in the County of McCormick, State of South Carolina, containing Ninety- six (96) Acres, more or less, bound ed on North, by lands of George Adams; on the East by lands of Hamp Seigler; and on the South and West by Scott-Ferry road. Levied on and to be sold as the property of the Jennie Harrison Adams to satisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs. Terms—Cash. W. T. STROM, Sheriff, McCormick County. Sheriff’s Office, McCormick, C. H. S. C., Jan. 14, 1930.-3t. SUNNY SIDE NEWS ITEMS v Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Rodges and Mr. E. L. Rodgers spent the past week end in Atlanta. Miss Elizabeth Seigler of Ware Shoals spent a few days last week with her sister, Mrs. J. A: Banis ter, Jr. Mrs. < R. L. Quattlebaum and daughter, Elsye, were dinner and supper guests of Mrs. L. M. Long of Greenwood Monday. They en joyed listening to the radio while there. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Flynn, Mr. and Mrs. John Flynn and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Agnew. Mrs. W. F. Rush and family of MASTER’S SALE SHERIFF’S SALE TAX EXECUTION W. T. STROM, SHERIFF, - against LOUISA TOMPKINS. By virtue of a Tax Execution to me directed,. I have levied on and will sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal hours of sale, at McCormick Court House, on Monday, the 3rd day of February, A. D., 1930, the follow ing described property to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Parks- Ville School District, No. 25, in the County of McCormick, State of South Carolina, cbntaining One Lot, bounded oniNorth and East by ^lands formerly ©feed by W. M. Robinson; on the West by lands of Mrs. Virginia Ston£; and on the South'by old Price Mill road. Levied on and to be sold as the property of Louisa Tompkins to satisfy the aforesaid Execution and costs. ’ Terms—Cash. W. T. STROM. Sheriff, McCormick County. Sheriff’s Office, McCormick, C. H, S. C., Jan. 14, 1930.-3t. SHERIFFS SALE TAX EXECUTION W. T. STROM, SHERIFF, against ESTATE OF S. L. WILSON. By virtue of a Tax Execution to me directed, I have levied on and will sell to the highest bidder, at Public Auction, within the legal . hours of s&le, at McCormick Court House, on Monday, the 3rd day of February, A. D., 1930, the follow ing described property to wit: All that tract or parcel of land situate,’ lying and being in Mt. Carmel Township, McCormick County, State of South Carolina, containing Ninety-two (92) Acres, v more or less, and bounded on the • North by lands ofJ. D. McGraw;' on the East by the Old Charleston Road; South by J, Alien Smith, >vr., *&.nd ^est by William Wilson Es tate and known as a part of the McGraw Place. ALSO V All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mt. Carmel Township, McCormick County, State of South Carolina, containing One Hundred and Ninety (190) Acres, more or less, and bounded on the North by J. Allen Smith, Jr.; on the East by J. C. Kennedy; on the South by Cabell Estate and on the West by Cabell Estate, and known as the Aiken Place. ALSO All that tract or parcel of land, situate, lying and being in Mt Carmel Township, McCormick County, State cf South Carolina containing Two Hundred and Eighteen (218) Acres, more or less a-wl bounded on the North by Cabell Estate; on the East by Pub lic Road leading to Calhoun Es tate; on the East by Public Road leading to Calhoun MHls; on the South by Cabell Estate and on the West by Cabell Estate, and known as a part of the Grainridge Farm. The said three tracts of land described in the foregoing aggre gate Five Hundred (500) Acres, and will be sold as a whole. . Levied on and to be sold as the property of the Estate of S. L. Wil son to satisfy the aforesaid Execu tion and costs. Terms—Cash. W. T. STROM, Sheriff, McCormick County. Sheriff’s Office, McCormick, Q. H. S. C., Jan. 14, f930.-3t. OF the the STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick, Court of Common Pleas. THE FEDERAL LAND BANK COLUMBIA, against NELIOUS SETTLES, ET AL. Pursuant to judgment of Court and a decree of sale in above entitled cause, I will sell at public auction on Salesday in Feb ruary, 1930 (the same being the 3rd day of February), in front of the Court House Door, in the city of McCormick, County and State aforesaid, during the legal hours of sale, on terms specified below, the following described real estate, to wit: All that certain piece, parcel or tract of land situate, lying and be ing in Bordeaux Township, Mc Cormick County, State of South Carolina, measuring and contain ing One Hundred and Seventy- eight (178) Acres, bounded on the North by waters of Little River, lands of Mrs. A. G. Chamberlain and J. N. Martin; East by lands of McGrath Brothers; South by lands of Berry Freeman, Ben Fortson, Thompson Land, lands of Richard Gilchrist and waters of Little Riv er, as will more fully appear by reference to a plat thereof, made by S. E. Rosenswike, surveyor, dat ed January lith and 12th, 1922. The foregoing 178 acres 'of land being composed of Twenty-five (25) Acres, acquired from Ben Thurmond under his last will and testament and a tract of Sixty-one (61) Acres, conveyed to Neilous Settles by L. N. ChambeVlain and J. E. Britt by deed dated April 6th, 1918. As a condition precedent to the consideration of any bid, the Mas ter shall require the successful bidder to deposit with him the -sum of One Hundred and Fifty $150.00) Dollars, the same to be applied on the bid should there be a compliance with the same; but should there be a failure to do so, then it shall be forfeited to the Plaintiff as liquidated damages. Terms of Sale: One-third of the accepted bid to be paid in cash and the balance on credit, payable in three equal annual instalments, with interest thereon at seven per cent per annum, and secured by a first mortgage over the premises. Purchaser to pay for papers and stamps. L. G. BELL, Master. Jan. 13, 1930.-3t. Executor’s Sale . By the authority given me by the will of Felix Andrews, deceased, I will sell at public auction on Sales day in February, 1930, (same being the 3rd day of February), to the highest bidder for cash, in front of the Court House Door, in the City of McCormick, State of South Carolina, the following described property, to wit:* All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the County of McCormick, State of South Carolina, containing Two (2) Acres, more or less, with dwelling situated thereon, and bounded by lands of M. G. and J. J. Dorn. Purchaser to pay for papers and revenue stamps. HARRISON BERRY, Executor. McCormick, S. C., January 15, 1930.-3t. Trespass Notice Notice is hereby given that hunting, either by day or night, or trespassing in any other form, is strictly forbidden on my lands. Guilty parties will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. MRS. S. E. MORAGNE. Bordeaux, S. C., Jan, 2, 1930,—3t. Greenwood were guests of Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Rush Sunday. Miss Lizzie Duncan, R. N., of Columbia is spending awhile with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Duncan. Mrs. Emma Banister, who has been quite sick at the home of her son, ^Ir. J. D. Banister of Green wood, has returned to the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. B. George. She is improving fast. Mr. W. L. Quattlebaum of Tampa spent the past two weeks with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Quattlebaum. He left Wednes day for Norfolk, Va., where he will be at work for awhile. Messrs. Amet and Lucian Ellis of Due West spent Monday with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Alton. We are sorry to report that Mrs. Aiton is seriously .ill with pneumonia. Miss Elberta Quattlebaum has returned to Ninety-Six, after spending awhile with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Quattlebaum. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Whatley of Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dorn. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Reynolds and family have moved from our com munity to Latimer,. N. C. We hate to give up this good family, but we wish for them great success in their new home. Miss Georgia Deale spent Mon day with her friend, Miss Mamye Witt. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Harling and son of Pleasant Lane called in the home of Mr. ..and Mrs. Bill Aiton one day the past week. Spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Quattlebaum Sunday were: Mrs. Nona Goff, Mrs. Lake Collins and children, Miss Dollie Goff, Messrs. B. L. Goff and Earle Harrison. Messrs. J. C. Rush and C. Will iams of Ninety Six spent awhile Wednesday with Mr. R. L. Quat tlebaum and family. SANDY BRANCH NEWS ■ — V Mrs. Tandy Seigler spent awhile Thursday with Mrs. Frank Hollo way. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Deason and Mrs. J. T. Deason spent Wednes day afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. Bruce Walker. Mr. and’ Mrs. Clarence Owings called to see Mr. and Mrs. W. R. McNeill and Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Deason Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker of Greenwood spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Price. Miss Evelyn Walker spent Sun day with Miss Gladys Deason. Callers in the home of Mrs. G. P. Watkins Thursday afternoon were Mrs. J. T. Deason, Mrs. G. P. Furqueron, Mrs. G. D. Price, Mrs. Mart Henderson, Mrs. Tandy Seig ler, Mrs. W. R. McNeill, Mrs. Frank Holloway, Mrs. Clarence Owings and Mrs. Marion Schumpert. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Holloway spent Sunday afternoon with rel atives in this community. Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Dorn called to see Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Deason Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hartline are the fond parents of a fine boy. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Hall visit ed relatives at Batesburg Sunday. Miss Willie Holt of Greenwood spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Price. Miss Mildred Deason of McCor mick spent Saturday night and Sunday with Misses Ruby and Julia Jennings. Mrs. T. E. Deason and Mrs. Sam Weeks spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. G. D. Price. Mr. Clarence Owings spent Tues day afternoon with Mrs. J. B. Hol loway. IXt— REHOBOTH . NEWS Mr. Willie Culbreath from Wy theville, Va., has been visitin homefolks and friends several day this week. We always enjoy hav ing the home boys come back. W are glad to say Willie is makin good; being a natural mechanir he has done well in automobi) business and holds a very respon sible position in Virginia. Mr. Willie Culbreath and siste Miss Florence, made a flying tri j to Abbeville one day last week. Two young men friends accompan ied them home for the day. The sick list has several added to it this week. Mr. C. I. Gay and Miss A. L. Morgan have both had very deep colds last week. Mrs. Marion Winn is much im- bert and little Alvin, also Mrs. W. P. Culbreath were welcome guests at Woodside Cottage Friday after noon. Mrs. Ethan White and little Sudie, also Mrs. F. P. White were welcome guests to Mrs. Janie Mor gan and daughter one afternoon this week. Mr. Ethan White and Mr. E. M. Morgan enjoyed a little hunt that afternoon. Mrs. P. P. Doolittle is much im proved we are glad to say. Mr. W» R. Gilchrist is driving a handsome new car now. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Morgan and son, Charles Morgan, and Herbert Sturkey called at Woodside Cot tage Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Freeland and children were pleasant guests at Woodside Cottage Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Strom and their twin sons, also Mrs. W. T. Strom motored to Rehoboth sec tion Sunday afternoon, making several calls. The Christmas offering was brought in Sunday morning. Just before the offering was brought in the Choir sang “I Gave My Life for Thee.” Pastor Gurley preach ed a good sermon Sunday morning. Quite a few of the sick folks were out at church Sunday morn ing. By the request of our Home Agent, Mrs. Nell A. Stallworth, Mrs. W. R. Gilchrist called the ladies together to discuss whether or not we would try to have a club out here, and as some of our peo ple have moved back and others of this community agreed by a standing vote-to help so we are glad to try to have a club. Mrs. Gilchrist is to notify the agent of our decision. Rehoboth. tXt MT. CARMEL NEWS Budget Body Rcommends Bill Of About Eleven Million Dollars SECRETARY WALTER DUNCAN GIVES OUT FIGURES FOR EX PENDITURES FOR PRESENT YEAR—TOTAL BUT LITTLE MORE THAN THAT OF LAST YEAR—LARGEST APPROPRIATIONS RECOMMENDED FOR EDUCATION total to proved we are glad to say. . j Ellen Morrah returned Mrs. Sara Strom, Mrs. J. P. Tal-jeral days ago from a Mrs. D. J. McAllister and little son, John, returned home last Wednesday from a very pleasant visit to friends and relatives in Cross Hill. Misses Juanita Curtis and Mar tha Connor and Messrs. Edward Cowan and Norman Neilson wero visitors In Calhoun Falls Friday evening. Misses Lily Parker and Juanita Curtis and Messrs. Harry Snyden and Norman Neilson were Elber- ton visitors Thursday evening. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Miss Martha Connor and Mr. Bill Hester were Elberton visitors Wednesday even ing. Misses Juanita Curtis and Lily Parker and Messrs. Roy Neilson and Jennings Smith spent Sabbath afternoon in Elberton, Ga. Mr. Norman Neilson spent Sat urday night in Savannah, Ga. Mr. Edward *Cowan spent Sat urday night in Augusta, Ga. Messrs. James McLanahan and BiH Moore Of Elberton spent a short while in Mt. Carmel Sabbath afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Gerard Tarrant are receiving congratulations on the birth of a little daughter, Mary Emily, Friday night, January 10th. Mother and babe are both doing nicely. Mr. G. W. Tarrant was a Green wood visitor last Friday. Miss Gladys Scott spent the past week end in Greenwood with Miss Carolyn Tarrant. Miss Martha Connor and Mr. Bever Williams were Elberton visi tors Sabbath afternoon. Mrs. Cecil Gilliam, Misses Juan ita Curtis, ftfartha Connor and Lily Parker were Clinton visitors last Saturday afternoon. Rev. and Mrs. L. T. Pressly of McCormick were seeing friends in, Mt. Carmel last Wednesday after noon. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Cason will regret to hear of the very serious illness of Mr. Cason at the home of his brother, Mr. Norman Cason. Mr. Cason was much better Monday, but our last report from him he was not rest ing so well. We all hope for him a speedly recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Mitchell and Alex, Jr., of Mt. Pleasant are ex pected in Mt. Carmel this week for a short visit. Mrs. T. H. Seabrook and baby, Mrs. L. E. Connor and Mrs. W. H. ! Horton were McCormick visitors Wednescday afternoon. Miss Irene Boyd returned to At lanta some time ago to resume her studies at the Business College. Mrs. Charlie Taylor, Mrs. T. B. Frazier. Mrs. Lawson and Mrs. D. L. Bryson of Calhoun Falls were visitors in Mt. Carmel Monday af ternoon. Mrs. J. W. Morrah and Miss home sev- ddightfui Carrying a total of $11,013,538.12, and including items amounting to $378,208.78 which are classified as “statutory” appropriation since the Funeral assembly, at the 1929 session, enacted legislations providing for these specific appropriations in 1930, the recommendations of the bud get commission for the present fiscal year, as made public yeste r dav by Walter E. Duncan of Aiken, secretary of the commission, show an increase of .i>419 53 over the total amount appropriated for the venr 1929, according to The State. year The appropriations classified as “statutory” are as follows: Increase in Confederate Pensions $150,800 00 Increase in Salaries of County Auditors and Treasurers (paid by the state) 42,066 84 Farm and Home Demonstration Agents’ salaries, (portion heretofore paid by the counties hereafter to be paid by the state) 145,341 94 Appropriation for building at State Hospital, portion to be - paid in 1930 40,000.00 T ^ , , . . ^ $378,208.78 Included also is a necessary increase m the appropriation for state elections—1930 being election year—of $48,750 and an item of $25,000 for replacing a building recently destroyed by fire at the John de la Howe^ School. The appropriation bill for 1929 carried on its face, Mr. Duncan said a total of $10,276,901.04, and $10,574,176.04 including the seperate ap propriation of $297,275 for the highway department, but the actual amount appropriated by the general assembly at the 1929 session, in cluding all special provisions, as shown by the records in the office of the comptroller general, vras $11.013,118.59, or $419.53 less than the total budget recommendations for 1930. These recommendations include, for permanent improvements, the sum of $139,175. The largest appropriations recommended—more than half of the total—are for educational purposes, these amounting to $5,662,387.58. For the legislative department appropriations amounting to $127,725 are recommended. For the judicial department the recommended appropriation is $265,016.66. For the charitable and correctional division the recommended total is $466,370.28. For the regulative division the total sum of $1,618,152.46 is recom mended. Appropriations recommended for the miscellaneous division $1,168,923.36. Total requests from all departments and institutions amounted $12,687,355.32 or $1,673,817.20 more than the total recommended. The table below gives the appropriations for 1929; the requests for 1930 and the recommendations by the budget commission for 1930: Recommend- BUDGET CLASSIFICATIONS Legislative Department Judicial Department Governor’s Office Secretary of State Comptroller General Attorney General State Treasurer Adjutant General University of South Carolina-_ The Citadel Clemson C. (col’giate activ’ties) Winthrop (col’giate activ’ties) Medical College Colored College John de la Howe School School for the Deaf and Blind Superintendent of Education._ Historical Commission State Library Confederate Museum Confederate Home College State Hospital State Penitentiary Board of Pardons State Training School Industrial School for Boys Reformatory for Negro Boys.. Catawba Indians Industrial School for Girls Association for the Blind Law Enforcement Department Board of Health Tax Commission Tax Board of Review Insurance Commissioner Bank Examiner Railroad Commission _________ Chief Game Warden Board of Medical Examiners. _ Board Pharmaceutical Exam.__ Board of Law Examiners Board of Fisheries Joint Committee on Printing. _ Department of Agriculture —- Clemson College (public Serv ice Activities) Warehouse Commission Highway Department State Electrician and Engineer Sinking Fund Commission State Office Building , Confederate Infirmary Confederate Vet. Association. _ Confederate Pensions Commission on State House and Grounds Contingent Fund Committee._ Collection of Taxes and Audit of County Offices State Elections Public Debt State Fair Society State Colored Fair Society State Forestry Commission ___ Natural Resources Commission Food Research Laboratory Appropria Requests ed by the Budget tions for Commis 1929 1930 sion $ 148,261.00 $ 127,725.00 $ 127,725.00 262,946.66 273,046.66 265,016.66 23,832.60 23,832.60 23,832.60 15,010.00 17,785.00 16,535.00 24,522.50 24,622.50 24,522.50 22,884.50 22,584.50 22^584.50 28,062.50 28,252.50 28,252.50 73,435.68 81,190.68 74,235.68 454,680.00 508,166.00 460,800.00 214,199.31 646,454.47 212,242.14 210,151.80 491,151.80 209,151.80 458,072.00 493,344.73 465,066.42 140,150.00 180,480.00 141,350.00 118,320.43 139,303.93 112,000.00 75,582.68 135,049.77 98,049.77 118,140.00 252,527.00 113,440.00 3,802,893.75 3,905,994.75 3,829,468.75 7,725.00 10.810.00 9,300.00 4,815.00 5,048.70 5,048.70 100.00 100.00 100.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1.016,961.70 1,195,120.24 1,028,961.70 160,302.46 190.930.00 168,510.00 1,742.00 4,442.00 1,742.00 142,401.00 187,817.00 130,196.00 66,505.08 83,701.68 66,145.08 29,873.42 31,778.42 30,103.00 9,450.00 10,450.00 9,450.00 24,712.50 40,207.50 23,262.50 29,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 44,175.00 52,'875.00 52,875.00 283,955.80; 396,418.91 294,940.00 222,401.00 228.101.00 220,801.00 550.00 550.00 550.00 22,460.50 26,100.50 24,235.50 53,053.00 60,053.00 54,853.00 49,536.67 78,861.67 51.811.67 17,045.00 17,875.00 17,375.00' 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,345.00 2,445.00 2,220.00 450.00 450.00 450.00 18.950.00 18,950.00 18,950.00 53,721.00 57,221.00 53,721.00 102,493.50 105,493.50 102,493.50 261,072.85 479.448.11 411,041.79 30,560.00 33,460.00 31,560.00 297.275.00 277,275.00 277,275.00 24,803.10 24,803.10 24,803.10 10,422.50 11,022.50 11,022.50 69,393.00 69,368.10 69,368.10 30,913.30 30,913.30 30,913.30 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 756,100.00 906,900.00 906,900.00 9,404.00 12,432.00 11,232.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 50,000.00 187,133.16 229,200.00 197,133.16 12,350.00 61,100.00 61,100.00 229,471.20 229.471.20 229.471.20 6,250.00 6,250.00 6,250.00 500.00 500.00 500.00 12,500.00 15,000.00 12,500.00 25.000.00 43,030.00 43.030.00 25,000.00 31,000.00 29,000.00 TOTA L $10,604,888.15 $12,687,355.32 $11,013,533.12 visit to Mr. and Mrs. Calhoun Har ris and family in Anderson and Mr. and Mrs.-Bradley Morrah and family and Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Marchant and family in Green ville. Miss Elizabeth Hester of Ander son spent the past week end at her home in Mt. Carmel. Mr. and Mrs. John Williams and Miss Mary Lou Williams were spend the day guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Scott last Sabbath and worshipped at the Presbyterian Church in the afternoon. Mrs. T. H. Seabrook and little daughter Harrye of Beaufort spent several days last week with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Horton. Mr. Sea brook stopped in Columbia for t) conference of the county agents, which was held there last week. The many friends of Mr. ard Mrs. J. T. Scott of Beaufort wii< regret to hear that Mrs. Scott had to undergo an operation last week at a Columbia Hospital. Our last report was she was doing nicely and would be able to be carried to her sister’s home in Camden on last Sabbath. Mr. and Mrs. Scott are Mt. Carmel people and they have a host of friends here who are hoping for Mrs. Scott a speedy ;recovery. Dr. Payson White of Gaffney | was an operative patient in a Co- j lumbia hospital recently. Mt. Car- j mel is the boyhood home of Dr. j White and countless friends here ! wish for him a speedy recovery. We are very sorry indeed that ’ Mrs. Stallworth, our very efficient home agent, is ill with the flu. We can all sympathize with her and hope she will soon be quite well again. X In the good old days it was the i rod that made boys smart, but the modern day youngster needs no ’ assistance.