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/ / • E- 2^ li ^’■«V ■ ■ V Hh^ ■snaniPH iMPpBft' fj. ? y 1, 1931 McCORM/CK M *rt,R. M .' \ *'f\ * m • Page lYuuit 1V1 Coleman Dies. In Greenwood .h: #« v ' : , (Index-Journal of Deq. 26.) es M. Coleman died at the of hia son, S. A. Golfeman, on street, yesterday morning o’clock after an illness of months. . Coleman was a native of the Hill section of McCormick where he was a farmer for number of years. He was 75 of age. To mourn his passing, he is sur- ved by eight sons, W. L. Coleman, Antonio, Tex.: W. F.‘ Coleman, elphia; A. W. Coleman, Bal- >re; George L. Coleman, Augus- Luther Coleman, Newton Cole an and Jjames M. Coleman, Jr., of feCormick, and S. A. Coleman, . Greenwood, and one daughter, Mrs. . K. E. Bailey, of Augusta. He was an uncle of Mrs. P. P. Penn and Mrs. J. C. Penn and of Lundy Cole man, of Greenwood. The funeral services were con ducted at 2 o’clock this afternoon at Bethany church, McCormick county, by the Rev. H. B. Koon and the Rev. W. H. Barfield. . x— |p)eatl|i|piaim|mH Mr. Press Ouzts OF south .CAROLINA iRmifmnrrf rr ifffmrrrrrrrr rn BACK "At Industry Prospers—So Prosper The People" THE FARMS (firftenwnnri Index^JoUIIX&l of December 26.) A Press Ouzts. well-known citi zen, died at the home of his sister, Mrs. F. B. Ouzts, at Kirksey yes terday at 12 o’clock. He had been In declining health for a year or two and during the past several days, suffered from a cold. He had been confined to his bed since. Sat urday. Mr. Ouzts was 74 years of age and a native of Edgefield county, but lived for many years In the Kirksey section. As a young man he went to Louisiana and Arkan sas, but returned to this section about 1890 and had lived here since ;wlth the exception of a short time in South Georgia. He had many friends who will he sorry to learn of his death. ** 'i-! ' . Wr. Ouzts is survived by the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Blanch House, Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. Aldra Andrews and Mrs.'Grace McElmur- Waynesboro, Ga.; ,Goode Ouzts ;ta, Ga., and Cech Ouzts and ?r Ouzts, Washington, D. C. He also is survived by the follow- sisters and brothers: Mrs. Joe »rson, Spartanburg; Mrs. Mamie Corley and Mrs. Ida Shaf- 4er7*’Greenwood; Mrs. F. B. Ouzts, Epwortn; Mrs. Lula Wrenn, Mc- Conifek; Ed $uzts, Tiftoi#* Ga. His wife, who was Miss Milbria Will iams, died 17 years ago. Mrs. L B. Hill, of Greenwood, and Mrs. Fan nie Ouzts, of Spartanburg, are «isters-in-law. - — Funeral services were held this afternoon at McKendree church, Edgefield county, at 3 o’clock con- 1 ■ mi Refe* I ducted by the „ ^ —X- W. L. Johnson. Mrs. Fannie Sharpton Dies In Augusta JI vi \ 1, ■j.-" Figures recently announced by the Federal Bureau of Census make the startling disclosure that in the United States we have lost 2.3 per cent of our farms during the past 10 years. South Carolina, according to the same report, has lost 18.1 per cent. In 1930 we have in South Carolina 34,799 farms less than in 1920. It is alarming to note that South Carolina has sustained the second largest per cehtagc loss, and the second largest loss in total number of farms in the S outh Atlantic States, and is third in the entire United , States in the total number of farms abandoned. Such a condition constitutes our serious problem of today. It presents a challenge to industrial, fin ancial, commercial, political South Carolina. Cotton manufacturers recognize the problem. They deplore the wholesale movement of population from the farms to the mill villages. t They are so deeply concerned that they believe the future of the cotton manufacturing industry in no small way is dependent upon the rehabilitation of the farms and a re-establishment of confidence in agriculture. .. With this definitely in view, the cotton manufac turers have frequently encouraged the production of • a better grade of cotton on a more profitable basis, with better seed, that a better price from the mills may be justified. The Association has, as a set policy, co-operated with Clemson College in this direction. The mills have persistently encouraged farmers to return to the farms. . . * • ’ V ^ \ There should unquestionahly be a distinct movement back to the farms. The cotton manufacturers would to a man be in thorough sympathy with such a movement. Curtailed production has neces sitated a surplus of labor in the mill villages, and while doing everything possible to alleviate the trouble, it is entirely unlikely that cotton mills will be able to offer employment in 1931 to anything like the number who worked for thie mills in 1929. . ; Sympathy, however, cannot solve the problem. Constructive action is necessary. Serious thought, confidence in the'future, and a well defined program of agricultural revival is required. v The cotton manufacturers call upon land owners, bankers, merchants, law makers, in fact the pub lic at large, to help solve this, the serious problem of our state. Cotton Manufacturers' association <of south Carolina (The Chronicle of Dec. 27.) Mrs. Fannie Sharpton, Gfl, died at the residence of ner daughter, Mrs. D. C. Timmerman, 2010 Wrfehtsboro road, yesterday morn ing at 1 o’clock. She had been in ill health for two years. . Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 o’clock at McCor mick Baptist church, McCormick, S. C., with Rev. Mr. Henry, R6v. L. T. Pressly and Rev. W. H. Bar- field officiating. Interment will be in McCormick cemetery. She is survived by seven daugh ters, Mrs. Joe Christian, of McQor- mick: Mrs. D. C. Timmerman. Mtfs. G. M. Cartledge, Mrs. J. P. Curley, Mrs. J. M. Walsh. Mrs. E. T. Glad- din, all of Augusta; Mrs. LeRov F. Settle, of Atlanta; two sons, J. L. Sharpton, of Asheville, N. C.: J. W. Sharpton. of Augusta; one stepson, Arthur Sharpton, of McCormick; two sisters, Mrs. Bettie Adams, of Augusta: Mrs. A. R. Sharpton, of McCormick; two brothers, J. S. Dillashaw, of McCormick: James L. Dillashaw, of Greenwood; also, 13 grandchildren. Mrs. Sharpton was visiting her daughter here. She was well- known throughout western South Carolina, having wide family con nections and hundreds of friends. She was the widow of E. B. Sharp- ton, of McCormick, and had lived both in North Augusta and in Mc Cormick for many years. She re- REHOBOTH NEWS (Too late For Last Week) The H. D. Chib party and miscel laneous shower Winn Tuesday three to five at the home of Mrs. E. M. Morgan was quite a success in every respect; although the weather was cold and windy, and the depression of hard times are ever before us. All this was put aside for the time being and all joined happily into the Christmas spirit for the sake of the happy young lady who has just gone in to life partnership. The home was most beautifully decorated throughout with hand made poinsettas, the, perfect work or the hostess. They were in sev eral sizes—some suitable for the many wall vases, others for larger 'me'*. The lovely real holly was used with the poinsettas. The color scheme was carried out in refreshments as well as decora tions. him. A hasty knock was heard and to the surprise of several small children. Santa with his al ways .smiling face, walked in, lad en down and tired out from a long trip. After asking if there was a bride there, he began to unload a huge red bag pf beautiful and use for Mrs. Lewis'll gifts at the bride’s feet. She afternoon from unwrapped; each gift and after viewing and admiring it herself passed to each guest in turn. To add to the beauty and inter est of the party over in the cor ner sat a stately and beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Under this were piled the gifts for the capsule sisters. Santa was even obliging enough to present these. The occasion was truly one of many shins from hardships to air ships. The hostess invited the guests into the dining room for an aeroplane ride, requesting Santa and the bride to lead the proces sion, (the groom was not pres ent) the banana aeroplanes imbed- ed in foamy waves of whipped cream, with cherries and pineap ple. with individual cakes adorned with poinsettas, were enjoyed, The honor guest had the seat of h^or and to her right sat Santa. The substituted for the usual tiny gift for each child. Mr. E. M. Morgan is doing quite a bit of repair work about the place and building his sister an up to date brooder house, with cement floor and furnace heater. It will be quite modem and a very much valued building. Mrs. Nell Stallworth spent Sat urday night with her cousin. Mrs. Janie Morgan. Mrs. Stallworth ex pects to spend Christmas in Florida with relatives. Rehoboth correspondent wishes to each reader and the editor a pleasant Christmas and prosper ous New Year. IXZ WILLINGTON NEWS ITEMS Deaths Among Colored People ■li fe . .. j guests were met and wel ded M^s A. L. Morgan, who dining room was the most beauti- also received the gifts for the ful room in the house. It was sided* the ^greatest portion oF her bride. As the guests entered they lighted with huge red candles in life in McCormick, her birthplace, were asked to register .write a green holders. On the center of X i vl<! b or advice to the bride before the table rested a huge pionsetta, ^oing into the parlor where the surrounded with hollv. a larger^ H**ide occupied the seat of honor, circle surrounded this of tiny She was never more beautiful in a Christmas candles on poinsettas black flat crepe dress with yel- A handsome crowd of people help- ow collar and cuffs that was so ed to make the occasion mofe becoming to her type of brunette beautiful. The out of the corh- 1 ■ ■■ beauty. munity guests were as follows: Charlie Hunter died at his home . 5 ead *f^ SfSl ^“5^ S™}?L °La G TiPai* pqi , irsviiip iK/Tondfiv followinor Luke the birth of Christ. After a ville, aafs. Roy Harlihff and « Snrt innp« Hp wWb M vears short business session and discus- dren of Colliers, Mrs. W. ^ of ttee and a hlehlv resnected col- slon of ideas for inexpensive and daughter, Miss Qt . orpdman who leaves a host of Christmas gifts, the meeting was Strom, of McCormick, Mrs. R. M fripnd*? and relatives to mourn his turned over to the hostess who con- Winn and daughter * and Mrs. passing. and e a m ms ducted a lively ship contest. There Ethan White. Funeral services were conducted Mlss Helen Gilchrist spent last at Mt. Level Church and interment ?^F®„ w 4 i re A ^L week end with Mrs* Sudie Stone. made in the church cemetery Tues- iSn’Pastor and Mrs. Ourl^‘ day after non. J. 8. Strom’s serv- ??«*?’ ^ f ^I^p tv^Ip with Mr. and Mrs. E. f M. Whatley Win pharpp r this and at the close three persons finnrfftV * . jee in enarge. were found ^ have the num- ounaay. ^ . - i — ber of correct answers. A num- Mabel Sfrdm snent the Fannie Hayes, aged 74, and wife ber was selected ^and each had a £ nd her cousin, Man’ of Beubin Hayes, died at her home guess. Mrs. Stallworth made the .wajoerL in the county last Friday and was nearest correct fuess. was. buried at Cedar Springs Church awarded the pri^a capoe ly ) cerdetery on Saturday afternoon, fih^ with a announced^; _> ijexer. .eomu so she had ■2m their montv ter preach- a dozen or'three visitors, a b« ,of .ft was Miss Laura LeRoy, who teaches in Clover, S. C., spent Christmas here with Mrs. J. M. Gibert. Miss Sue Gibert of Greenwood spent Christmas here with Mrs. J; M. Gibert. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kennedy and son, Jim, Jr., are spending the Christmas holidays here with the uanner’s mother, Mir. Ada Ken nedy. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Jones of El- Iserton, Ga., were pleasant callers h$re of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Gi- bert, who ajJH^MlChg some time here in Mr. Gibert’s father. Mr. A™rt Gibert. Mr. apd Mrs. O. G. Calhonn hUdwh spent Sunday with Mr. Albeji Gibert. Tr. and Mrs. J. w. Morrah and idren spent Suqtfay with the »er’s father, M; of Bellvue: V;r Mrs. Mollie Cl: several days in L Mr: and Mrs. Frank Miss Leona Clf home for a few da: returned to Starr, she is one of th of the Bowen school? Mr. W., R. Teasley S. C.. was visiting Christmas. .s " , Mr. and Mrs. John son. William, of Epwi John Lindley and fi deaux spent Saturda: and Mrs. Walter Lawti Mr. ahd lM(rs. T$i spent Christmas* P. Morrah, ;ales spent lesville with [scales, js came iek. but jyhere ihers i-T, the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Parnell. Mrs. William Boyd and son of Iva are spending several days here with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lindley. Mr. M. R. LeRoy of Charleston spent Christmas here with home- folks. Mr. Albert LeRoy of Columbia spent the Christmas holidays here with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyd and chil dren of Abbeville spent Saturday hr~e with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mor rah. Master John Morrah, Jr., is spending spiral days in and near Abbeville this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Cowan had as their dinner guests Saturday night Mrs. J. R. Burnett and daughter, Marguerite, of Atlanta, Mr. Samuel Perryir m Okla homa, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Pp.v~v- man, Miss Ruth Perryman, of Bor deaux, Miss Viola Lawton. R. N.. of Hamilton, Ohio, and Mr. nnd Mrs. Alex Lawton and Miss Mary Lawton. A delightful four course turkey dinner was served. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Lawton en tertained a number of their friends Christmas day. Among those in vited were Mrs. J. R. Burnett of Atlanta, Ga.. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Thomas, H. H. Thomas. Tvrus and Inez Maronev of Atlanta. Mrs. Martha McNair of Augusta. Ga.. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Harvey of Ander son, Mr. Charlie Gamer of Atlan ta. Ga.. and Mrs. R. W. Cowan. On Friday night there was a beautiful Christmas tree for the children of the community at the Presbyterian church, at which time each child was presented with fruits and candies and toys. Dr. Sullivan of Columbia was present and gave an enteresting talk to the children. Miss Viola Lawton. R. N., return ed to her home in Hamilton, Ohio, today. • - - X. Y. Z. Eyes examh ed. Spectacles Eye Glasse** Artificial £yes fitted withoir Pyops or.Danger, HENRY .1. GODIN Optometrist] Street Augusta, Ga. Auditor’s Notice I will be at the following places on dates named to take tax re turns 'for 1931, on all personal property, by owner, trustee, guard ian, administrator, attorney, agent, etc. Office, Jan. 1st to 13th. Mt. Carmel, Jan. 14th, 9 to 12. Willington, Jan. 14th, 2 to 4, p. im J. C. Talbert’s, Jan. 15th, 9 to 10. Bordeaux, Jan. 15th, 10 to 12. J. J. Link’s, Jan. 16th, 9 to 11. Young’s School House, Jan. 17th, 10 to 12. Office, Tan. 19th. E. M. Morgan’s, Jan. 20th, 10 to 12. Holley’s or Farmers Supply Co., Jan. 20th, 2 to 4 p. m. Ella Lagroon’s, Jan. 21st, 10 to 12. R. T. Mayson’s, Jan. 21st, 2 to 4 p. m. R. H. Quarles’, Jan. 22nd, 9 to 11. E. L. Hollingsworth’s, Jan. 22nd, 10 to 12. Plum Branch, Jan. 22nd, 2 to 5 p. m. Meriwether, Jan. 23rd, 10 to 12. Clarks Hill, Jan. 23rd, 2 to 4 p. m. Office, Jan. 24th, to 26th. Modoc, Jan. 27th, 10 to 12. Parksville, Jan. 27th, 2 to 4 p. m. Office Jan. 28th to February 20th. After that date penalty will be charged to those that refused to make returns. All male persons from 21 to 55 years are liable for road tax; all from 21 to 60 years are liable for poll tax, and should make returns if you don’t pay any other tax. C. W. PENNAL, Auditpr, M- C FOR SAlLEVFirst class fiver bot tom il&y. $16.00 pec tom Rich Cowah, Bordeaux, s, C- Itoo*