Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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.Thursday, June 11, 1931 McLOttMKiK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA WILLINGTON TIGHT-WAD AND (By Miss Louise McBride ,of Willington H. D. Club.T SPENDTHRIFT (By Clayton Rand) As one separates (h? goats from the sheep,, com munity gossip frequently points the finger of scorn to tight-wad and spendthrift. One school of thought would have us spend more money, another admonishes us to save it. In between are the saner hosts of spenders and savers, using their money wisely. Both tight-wads and spendthrifts however, serve a purpose bulls and hears they balance the budget. We have seen extravagant ones squander their wealth to the'last sou, and the old tight-wads holding the purse strings, in times of distress, save the day. • • But the financial backbone of the country, through good times and bad, lies with that thrifty multitude of toilers, who live within their means spending and saving and building the community’s fortunes. IDE PEOPLES DANK McCORMTCK, S. C. Experience Service Facilities Those are the important things in measuring the worth or a funeral director, and should be borne in mind when you have occasion to choose one DISTANCE IS NO HINDRANCE TO OUR SERVICE and there is no additional charge for service out of town J. S. STROM Main Street McCormick, S. C. To one passing through this little town nestling so quietly among the foot hills of the Savan nah Valley, it would not appear that Willington was rich in his torical lore. Yet, such is the case. In fact its historical interest is much greater than most people cf today can imagine. In telling its story one knows hardly where to begin, whether to begin with the year 1813 when it received its name or to begin back in the seventeenth century with France from which its settlers came; or to begin later in Ire land, the country from which sprang its patriot saint. The Huguenots in France under went possibly the most bitter per secution that ever fell the lot of any race of people who value lib erty and religious freedom above even life itself. Thousands of these brave people enriched the soil of France with their blood. They were finally driven from her shores and France’s loss was Am- i erica’s gain* 1 After an eventful voyage and many hardships they landed at Charleston. Later, many of them made their way to the up country settling at New Bordeaux, and Vienna, a settlement about twelve miles further up the Savannah ^iver. About this time over in Ireland the '\yaddel family were having their troubles. The only son of the Waddel family died, leaving six girls. This so upset them that they became dissatisfied with their native land. They, too, came to Charleston and after many hard ships finally settled in Iredell county, North Carolina. Here the family was blessed with another son. This little fellow’s tenure of life was so slight and his health so frail and his chances for life so slim, they named him Moses. But small beginnings sometimes have great endings. As the years went by the little fellow grew and developed into an intellectual •liant. •After teaching school a number of years he .felt the call to preach and was accepted by ther Presby tery. They sent him to fill a va cancy near what is now Willington. He saw the great need of a church and a school where the people of SERVED I COU NTRIE S TUNl IN on our radio program 31-piccc, all-string orchestra. Grantland Rice interviewing world celebrities. • Every Wednesday Night • % WSB ATLANTA, GA. GREENWOOD COCA-COLA % BOTTLING COMPANY Greenwood, S. C. L IT HAD TO BE GOOD TO GET WHERE IT IS AN ADV. ML HELP W No matter what you may want— buy, sell, find, trade, or rent—an ad vertisement in THE MESSENGER I „ # will help you. There is no limit to the results it may bring. Your mes sage goes into the homes of several hundred people, and will be read in leisure time when decisions are made. You won’t miss the small amount that advs. in this paper will cost. Vienna and Bordeaux could all at tend. After consulting with the inhabitants of both settlements, at | his suggestion, they established a church and school half way be tween the two places. Dr. W&ddel was so touched with ;he spirit of cooperation and will- ngness that existed among the people for their advancement in religion and learning, that, he named the place Willington. He began his school here in 1813 which was destined to become one of the foremost educational centers of ! the United States. About this time he married John C. Calhoun’s sis- : ter and John C. was turned over to him at the age of thirteen years to teach and develoa. Among the first elders of the church, which in 1828 numbered one hundred and seventy member^, j appealed -he names, Moses Qab- | bins, Peter Gibert, Maj. E. Noble, P. B. Rogers, Andrew Weed, Pete; I Guillebeatix, .V. C. Matthews, Dr. j N. Harris, Jacob Bellot, John B. Hall, Oscar Bouchillon, Alexander I Houston, Stephen Gibert, T. 3. ‘Bull, Peter B. Moragne, John Le- Roy. Edward Calhoun and others. Most of these names are still prom inent in the leighborhood. However, Willington was most noted for its educational work. It appears from a study of the facts that no man could sit under the magic spell of Or. Moses Waddel’s teaching at Willington and not amount to something. His stud ents made history. Dr. Waddel’s teaching profoundly affected the history cf the United States, and it still lives and grows in an ever widening circle. He numbered among his students at Willington, George i^egare, Judge Wardlaw, John C. Calhoun, who became Vice-President of the U. S., A. B. Longsireet, who wrote “Gerogia Scenes,” served on the bench and was President of the University of South Carolina, George R. Giimer, one of Georgia’s noted Governors, William H. Crawford, United States Senator from Georgiy and remem bered as the “Little Giant,” James L. Pettigrew, the most distinguish ed lawyer of his day, .George Mc Duffie, who became governor of South Carolina dnd perhaps the ;State’s gr^^test 4 orator, High S. Legare, who beefttne Attorney Gen- Simonds’ F Inserted Tooth Saw holds its teeth, lasts longer and, cuts 10',. more ang better himher. Let us change your saw to this, tooth, or trade it in on a new Simonds. Out SI.iHINt; U MHKR SCALE and HOW TO STRAH.HTKN V DISHED .^AW IS FKEE! J. H. MINER SAW CO. 'hr* v« p«»rf. La. Meridian. Mis*..■ < tilumhta S. C ALL LIGHT CARS $6.65 WHITTLE BATTERY SERVICE 622 BROAD PHONE 1166 AUGUSTA. GA. eral of the United States, under President Tyler, and nany others of equal note. His school turned out the fol lowing preachers, R. B. Cater, D. D., J. B. Hillhouse,, D. Humpries, Barnes Gamble, Henry Reid, John Wilson (Baptist), Daniel Campbell (Episcopal), Thos. D. Baird, D. D., of Cincinnati, Ohio, and others. In 1820 Dr. Waddel was called to the Presidency of the Univers ity of Georgia at Athens and the Rev. R. B. Cater became pastor at Willington. In 1830 Dr. Waddel came back «:o Willington and preached and taught until 1836. It was here at Willington that he did bis best work because he gave it all his personal attention. In the old church is a gallery where the slaves attended services, nany of whom were members of he church. Out in front of the I church lies the graveyard, a visit | :o which will show that these peo- o;e were a patriotic people. Some of Tie stones show that a lumber cf hose gone fought and bled on the battle fields cf Mexico in 1813 and in other wars. It will also chow that a still greater number lived for their country’and their God- and who will venture to cay which is the greater hero, those who live for their country and their God, or those who die for them? I should dislike to write a his tory of Willington without men tioning another family who have gone unsung by the writers of the past. The Rev. O. T. Porcher mov ed his family from Charleston and lived at Willington. There were ’many orphan children who would have gone hungry and grown up in absolute ignorance had it not been for the beneficience of this good Episcopalian. He was a ..nan who lived his religion and the name of Porche* became synono- mous with Christianity and neigh borliness. There is a tablet in the Episco pal church to the memory of the Rev. Qctavius Theodore Porcher and a tablet in the Presbyterian church to the memory t of Moses Waddel, D. D. The names of these men are bound up with the his tory of-WiUingtQn and their influ ence will continue to grow and their memories grow sweeter until time* shall be no more. 11 Improved Uniform International SundaySchool 7 Lesson f (By REV. P. B. FITZWATER. D. D.. Mom- ber of Faculty. Moody Bible Inst in. to of Chicago.) (©. UTfil. Western Newspaper Cnion.) Lesson for June 14 THE RESURRECTION AND THE ASCENSION COLDEN TEXT—Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea, rather, that Is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who maketh intercession for us. LESSON TEXT—Luke 24:2:;-51. PRIMARY TOPIC—Jesus Living Now. JUNIOR TOPIC—Jesus Living Now. INTERMEDIATE AND SENIOR TOP IC—Our Living Lord. YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULT TOP IC—The Meaning of the Resurrection. Tlie resurrection of Christ is one of the foundation truths of Christianity. It is the grand proof that Christ was what he claimed to be—the Messiah, the Son of God (Matt. 12:39, 40; John 2:19-21). I. The Empty Tomb (vv. 1-12). Luke does not enter into a descrip tion of the manner of the resurrection of Christ or olTer any proof of the fact other than that the tomb was empty. He does, however, indicate the process by which the disciples had be come convinced of its reality. 1. The testimony of the men in shining apparel (vv. 4-0). The wom en who had come to the sepulcher bringing spices found the stone rolled away and the sepulcher empty. While they were in a state of perplexity these men in shining garments in formed them that Jesus had arisen. 2. The report of the women to the disciples (vv. 7-11). The women be lieved the announcement made to them because they found that it was in agreement with what Jesus had proph esied. They immediately reported the fact of the eiVipty ^ tomb to the dis ciples. 3. Peter investigating (v. 12)'. Peter was so impressed with the news brought by the women concerning the empty tomb that be ran to see whether the report was true. He was convinced that the tomb was empty, but was per plexed over the matter. If lie had be lieved the w’ords of the Lord his per sonal investigation would have cleared the matter in hfs mind. ~" , lI. Two-Discouraged Disciples (vv. 18-.T,). 1. The walk to Emmaus (vv. 13-15). Emmaus was seven and a half miles northwest of Jerusalem. The topic of conversation wrs the tragedy of the cross and the resurrection rumors. So little had the Lord’s teaching about his resurrection impressed the dis ciples that the reports which the wom en brought were to them as idle tales. 2. An tin recognized companion (vv. 16 24). a. Who he was (v. 15). While they reasoned together on the wonderful events of the last few days, Jesus joined them. Even when he questioned them concerning their sadness they did not recognize him. h. His question (v. 17). Perceiv ing their sadness and perplexity he sought to help them by calling forth an expression of their grief. c. Their answer (vv. 18-24). His question so surprised them that they thought him a stranger^n Jerusalem, for the condemnation and crucifixion were so recent and notorious that no one that had lived in Jerusalem could he ignorant of then^ 3. The Scriptures opened (vv. 25- 31). a. His rebuke (vv. 25-30). Jesus did not rebuke them for not believ ing the strange stories they had heard, hut for ignorance and lack of confi dence in the Old Testament Scrip tures, the very center and heart of which have to do with the death and resurrection of Ohrist. b. Jesus recognized (vv. 31-35). While sitting at meat with the dis ciples they perceived him as the Lord when they saw him bless the bread rnd distribute it. They were so filled with joy over this revelation that,they hastened to Jerusalem to tell the other disciples of his resurrection. Ml. Jesus C^ands in the Midst of the Eleven (vv. 30-47). 1. He said, “Peace he unto you” (vv. 30, 37). Instead of receiving peace from him,' they were terrified and affrighted. 2. He showed them bis hands and his feet (vv. 38-40). He gave them tangible evidence that he ,vyas not ii mere spirit. 3. He ate before them (vv. 41-45). 4. He commissioned them to evan gelize the world (vv. 40-49). They were to testify concerning bis shed blood and resurrection and on this ground they were to preach repentance and remission of sins to all nations. IV. Jesus Ascends Into Heaven (vv. 50. 51). Having given them the parting mes sage to evangelize the world, he ascended into heaven. The Bible Not a Puzzle Remember that the Bible is not a puzzle for wise beads, but a lamp for a wayfaring man.—Daniel Moore. K ILLS RATS and mice—that’s RAT-SNAP, the old reliable rodent destroyer. Comes in cakes—no mixing with other food. Your money back if it fails. 35c size - 1 cake - enough for Pantry, Kitchen or Cellar. 65c size - 2 cakes - far Chicken House, coops, or small buildings. $1.25 size - 5 cakes - enough for all farm and out-buildings, storage buildings, or factory buildings. Sold and guaranteed by STROMS’ DRUG STORE McCormick, S. C. CHURCH CARDS Lower Long Cane Church Schedule Sabbath school every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:00 o’clock. Preaching every 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath afternoon at 3:45 o’clock. A cordial welcome awaits you at these services. W. C. KERR, Pastor. Plum Branch M. E. Church Schedule ASBURY—Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; preaching 1st Sunday at 11:15 a. m., and 3rd Sunday at 8:00 p. m. BARR’S CHAPEL—Preaching 1st Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 3rd Sun day at li:30 a. m. BORDEAUX—Sunday School ev ery Sunday at 10:00 a. m., on the 1st Sunday; 3rd Sunday and the 4th Sunday, and at 3:00 d. m. on the 2nd Sunday; preaching 2nd Sunday at 3:30 p. m., and 4th Sun day at 11:15 a. m. ST. PAUL—Sunday School every Sunday at 10:00 a. m.; Epworth League every Sunday at 7:00 p. m.; Preaching 2nd Sunday at 11:15 a. m., and 4th Sunday at 8:15 p. m. -txt- McCormick Holiness Church Schedule McCormick —• Preaching s^rvic# Saturday night before 3rd Sunday at 8 o’clock; third Sunday morning at 10:30 o’clock and third Sunday night at 8 o’clock. A cordial welcome ia extended to all. O. E. TAYLOR, Pastor. -txt- A. R. Presbyterian Preaching at Mt. Carmel, S. C., on the first and third Sabbath at 11 a. m. Preaching at McCormick, S. C., on the second and fourth Sabbaths at 11:30 a. m. Sabbath school at both churches every Sabbath day throughout the year. LEON T. PRESSLY, Pastor. -txt- Happinos* What right lias anyone to be happy who has never made anyone else happy?—Christian Faith. Wo Wood Not Fopr ^ We need not fear Jesus as the Judg<- if we know him aa our Savior.- i r-l ail An Valth Troy A. R: P. Charge TROY—Sabbath school at 10:00 every Sabbath morning; morning worship, 11:00. Y. P. C. U. meets 1st, 3rd and 5th Sabbath evenings at 7:00 o’clock. Prayer meeting, 2nd and 4th Sabbath evening at 7:00. BRADLEY—Sabbath school, 3:00 p. m. 1st and 3rd Sabbaths; wor ship 3:30 p. m. CEDAR SPRINGS—Sabbath school at 3:30 o’clock, 2nd and 4th Sab baths; worship 4:00 p. m. J. H. BUZHARDT, Pastor. McCormick Methodist Church Schedule McCormick—Sunday school every Sunday at Y0:00 a. m.; Preaching at 11:00 a. m. 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sun days, and. at 7:30 p. m. on fourth Sundays. Prayer meeting Wednesday even ing at 7:80 o’clock. * Board of Stewards meets Monday night- following 1st Sundays. REPUBLICAN Sunday School at 11 a. m. on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 1st and 3rd Sun days at 2:80 p. m. Preaching on 1st and 3rd Sundays at 3 p. m. Troy — Sunday school at 10:09 u. a. 1st, 3rd and 4th Sundays; 2nd Sundays nt 2 p. m.; preaching 2nd Sundays 3:80 p. m.; 4th Sundays 21 m. a. Beulah d Preaching every 419 Sunday afternoon at %:80 o’clock. W. S. HENRY, - .. Faster.