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y ) \ # iUrCartnifit if a*. • • TRUE TO OURSELVES, OUR NEIGHBORS, OUR COUNTRY AND OUR GOD. v * • s* -• ' Thirtieth Year Established June 5, 1902 McCORMICK, S. C. Thursdy, January 14, 1932 8 Pages — All Home Print *•* ► •— * ?#***■*•' \ Number 33 Meeting Delegation With Taxpayers And Citizens On Jan. 9 ABOUT 100 PRESENT FOR DIS CUSSION OF PROBLEMS CONCERNING COUNTY The meeting of the county dele gation with taxpayers and citizens held at the court house here Sat urday morning was attended N by about 100 persons from town and various sections of the county. The meeting was called to order by Senator J. J. Dorn, who was elect ed chairman, and E. J. McCracken, secretary. Mr. Dorn stated that the object of the meeting was to get expressions from the citizens and taxpayers on county govern ment matters and also those of state wide import that the delega tion would have to deal with. Fav orable expression was given to leave it to the delegation to handle the county’s affairs, as they hand led them well the past year. Mr. J. L. Caudle spoke in~ favor . of having ample provisions made to carry on roteid work in the coun ty this year, and favored getting relief on the highways now under construction in the county and felt that detour's should be kept in proper condition for travel. Mr. C. C. Morgan, one of the county commissioners, stated that Mr. J. S. Heiss, resident highway eng ineer, had assured him that de tours would be kept in proper shape. ~Mr. W. M. Strom thought it a good idea to get expressions from the people on these matters, and was in favor of having the roads looked after. Mr. J. L. Bracknell of Plum Branch made motion that sufficient appropriation be made for scraping roads. Motion car ried.' / Mr. Caudle spoke of need for im mediately re-building the bridge over Little River at Chamberlain’s old mill site, since the temporary structure used there the past two years was washed away Friday. Mr. Ab Lyon told the meeting that by using convict labor/ and material left from the big bridge washed down at that site in 1928, the cost would not be more than $2,000.00, which by several deductions was reduced to $14200 00. A motion was carried that it be built. Mr. F. A. Wise wanted to know why the next bridge couldn’t be built above highwater mark and on route to be used by highway from LincoWton to McCormick. Mr. Dorn stated that the highway de partment would not build the bridge alt his time, nor does he think there is a chance to get the road builjt from McCormick to the river any time in the near future. Hon. Morrah, representative, Jpfobstantiated what Mr. Dorn had ' said about the improbability of the State Highway Deparment’s taking the road into the system or build ing the bridge any time soon, and said he was afraid the building of the new road from McCormick to Abbeville would be delayed for some time. Mr. J. S. Strom made motion that these matters be left to delegation and commissioners. Motion carried. Mr. Dukes cited some expendi tures at a former meeting of the Holds 24 Stdla Walsh, Cleveland champion woHd sprinter, wears the Polish medal reserved for that country’s heroes. She was born in Poland bat j will represent the U. S. in the general assembly and salaries paid college presidents and others and stated th^t he thought the tree should be pruned from the top down. When he said that such matters as the court house jani tor’s salary was too small to con sider, Mr. Bracknell said “Amen.” Mr. Dom stated that all he and Mr. Morrah could do in Columbia was to vote against high salaries, etc., and that they did that last year and will do it again this year. Mr. W. E. Sheppard proppsed that a trusty convict be used as janitor, but the point was brought out that there would be no saving of consequence as the county would have to feed the convict and the cost would be about $15.00 per month. * Mr. Morrah, who had 'just re turned from a meeting of the Ways and Means committee in Co lumbia, stated that the State ap propriation bill for this year, as drafted by that committee, will carry big cuts in salaries and oth er things, the governor’s salary reduction figuring about 33 1-2 per cent. Mr. T. A. Dowtin inquired as to chain gang salaries and was told by Mr. Dorn that specific amounts are carried in the sup ply bill for the chain gang. When Mr. Dowtin stated that he favored salary reductions Mr. Mor rah said the county officers wesre cut last year as low as could be done. Mr. Morrah was asked by Mr. Dukes if he had voted for or against increased pay for the leg islators, and replied that he had always voted against it. Mr. Bracknell made a motion that the meeting go on record urg ing the delegation to use the most rigid economy, still at the same time to not cripple things. The motion carried.. He also wanted collection of taxes on personnal property handled judiciously and as cheaply as possible. Mr. \ T: Martin inquired into the expense of the tax collector’s office just prior to Mr. Bracknell’s remarks and motion, and was told by Mr. Dom that the tax collector doesn’t cost the county anything, as the fees collected cover the cost. Mr. Dowtin suggested the abolish ment of that office. Dr. R. G. Killingsworth made motion that the office of tax collector be abol ished and the duties of collecting delinquent taxes be devolved upon the sheriff’s office. Mr. Dom spoke In opposition to abolishing the office and said he believed that if the people would investi gate they would not favor its abol ishment, that Mr. Fooshe had col lected around $25,000.00 in back taxes in about, eight months and he didn’t know what the county would have done without that money. He stated that the fees take care of the cost. Mr. Bracknell believed that hasty action in this matter would be re gretted, and said the office of tax collector is one of the best paying offices we have so far as the coun ty's interest are concerned. He said “I believe we have as good a sheriff as any county ever had, but I feel that we need the office of tax collector to handle delinquent taxes, and I believe the delegation will do the right thing.” He felt that Mr. J. T. Fooshe, tax collector, I had done exceedingly well since he had been in office. Mr. Caudle said he thought 4f the taxpayers would investigate they would like this office better, and he favored keeping it. , Sheriff Strom stated that during two seasons he had delinquent tax collections in charge he collected j $30,000.00. Mr. Martin asked if the collections made by the tax col- [ lector were for taxes due over a period of years, and when inform ed that they were, said, “Well we need the tax collector.” Mr. Caudle asked if any nulla bona taxes had been collected by the tax collector, and Mr. Fooshe stat ed that he had collected some. A rising vote showed 23 in favor of abolishing the office and 6 in fav or of keeping it. Replying to a query from Mr. J. A. Talbert, clerk of court, as to the date the county supply bill becomes effective, Mr. Dom stated January 1st. This information was wanted J : fi* - - - Will Represent U S. at Disarmament Conference ! s j m®- President Hoover has named the five delegates and one alternate to represent the United States at the International Disarmament Conference at Geneva. They are, top row, left to right: Charles G. Dawes, Dr. Mary E. Woolley, Senator Swanson of, Virginia; bottom row. Hugh R. Wilson,. . (alternate 1 Hugh Gibson and Norman H. Davis. Grand And Petit Jurors Are Drawn 66 BEN-HUR 9? Bellvue H. D. Club Meets The January meeting of the Bellvue Home Demonstration club was held at the home of Mrs. J. R. Watkins, with a small crowd pres ent, owing to the rainy weather. The devotional was led by Mrs. J. J. Hester, president. An inter esting program and contest were enjoyed, after which the meeting was turned over to Mrs. Stall- worth. The subject for the evening was “The arrangement of the Home Kitchen.” The lessons prove very beneficial and we all Are hoping to save a lot of unnecessary steps in our kitchens by what we leam txt- Schedule Of Home Demonstration Work For Next Week so that provisions might be made for money to pay next month’s court expenses. Mr. T. J. Price, county treasurer, stated that the county’s indebtness had been reduced from $72,500.00 down to $38,000.00 at this time. When asked how this was done, he replied, “by taking collected tax money and paying the debts.” He also stated that all interest due by the county is paid to .date. He said his salary was -cut $120.00 last year and his fees taken away from him, but he hadn’t made any com plaint and would not kick if his salary should, be cut again this year, provided it is in line with others. Mr. Price asked that pro visions be made to take care of court expenses for the term to con vene here in February. He point- edy out that the county will haven 0 g y _ J to pay $13,600.00 interest on road bonds this year, “to say nothing of the school bonds.” Mr. W. K. Charles, formerly of McCormick, but now of Greenwood, addressed the meeting, saying that while he does not live here now he still has interests here and is in terested in McCormick County’s well being. He said the' only’ be lief he could see for McCormick County would have to come from the bonded debt. “Get the State Highway Department to re-appor- tlon and give you relief from that source, and you will be getting something off that counts. Court expenses, salaries of county officers and other county expenses don’t hurt you much. It is the bonds that count, and they are what you should try to get rid of,” he said in conclusion. Mr. Dom stated that he and Mr. Morrah had al ready tried it. Mr. Morrah said at this juncture that the 5 mill State levy will take care of the deficit. Mr. Price, treasurer, said it is a big job financing bond issues, but all of us are responsible for them. ••Most of our tax money goes for bonds and interest. I think the levy 4n some of our school districts can be lowered this year,” he con cluded. Mr. Dowtin wanted to leave off the demonstrator and take that money to build the bridge. Mr. Dom replied that we would not get any money, as the demonstrator is paid by the State. Mr. J. A. Talbert, clerk of court, Monday—January 18. office. Tuesday—January 19, Rehoboth H. D. C. 2:30 p. m. Wednesday—January 20, 6 and 7 Grade 4-H Clubs. Afternoon, Bor deaux. H. D. C., 2:30 p. m. Thursday—January 21, Plum Branch 4-H Sr., Club, afternoon, Buffalo H. D. C-. 2:30 p. m. * Friday—January 22, Parksville H. D. C. 2:30 p. m. Saturday—January 23, office. txt There are more than 1,100 coun ties in the United States that have no library within their areas. and interest. Mr. Dukes got the floor here to state that he did not believe our county officers were getting too much salary, but that he wants to see salaries of State officers ma terially reduced and that he thinks bonds should share the burden. At this point Mr. W. M. Harmon rose and said, Mr. Chairman, if you want to know where the trouble is, I’ll tell you. Mr. Chairman assent ed, and Mr. Harmon said: “Back in 1921 or 1922, which ever year it was that the time for paying taxes was extended, everybody went to sleep and they haven’t got waked up good yet.” Mr. M. L. B. Sturkey, coroner, said he didn’t think entire tracts of offered a few words in defense of land should be sold for taxes where the county officers, saying that he only a small amount was due in believed this county had as good taxes, but that we should have a Grand jurors to serve in 1932, McCormick County‘are: J. A. Callison N. S. Scott M. L. Gibert G. C. McDaniel J. C. Dansby T. J. Stone E. Hanvey M. M. Marshall J. S. Strom G. E. Carroll F. L. Middleton T. R. Cartledge J. L. Bracknell W. L. White T. R. Blackwell Wm. L. Jolly R. J. Mann T. J. Sibert Petit j jurors for first week of February term of court, 1932, are: S. S. McBride B. R. Henderson J. P. Talbert B. I. Chiles J. R. Lagroone C. H. Huguley J. C. Corley Ralph Edmunds . E. C. White L. W. Lyon G. E. Campbell T. Lee Goff C. W. Robertson C. B. Owings R. M. Pettigrew Lee Price Wistar Harmon S. C. Deal Jno. P. Holloway N L. W. Bowick Clayton Newby J. J. Hester Moses Wideman R. C. Talbert Charles Freeland B. N. Talbert ' V Robt. McNeill R. F. Freeland, Jr. 1 H. C. Brown Foster Langley • Henry Tumage W. S. Clem W. M. Wilson E. R. Coleman D. L. Burnett J. T. Dom WITH SPECTACLE DOUBLED BY SOUND EFFECTS,- TO BE SHOWN AGAIN AT ABBE VILLE OPERA HOUSE MON- DAY AND TUESDAY, 18-19 Mrs. Bailey Dies At Home Near Modoc “Ben-Hur,” the four-million dol lar picture which created a sensa tion in every part of the world when first shown six years ago, j makes a triumphant return aug mented with sound, and will be shown Monday and Tuesday at the 1 Abbeville Opera House for 2 days. This picture, filmed both in Italy and California over a period of three years with a cast of 150,000 persons, is the production which first brought Ramon Novarro to fame. Others who play important roles include Francis X Bushman, May McAvoy, Betty Bronson, Claire McDowell, Kathleen Key and Car mel Meyers. Thrilling Sound Effects The noise, shouting, clash of Weapons, furious hoofbeats and grinding of wheels as introduced for the first time in the reissued sound version make these tremen dous episodes even more thrilling than in the silent version. Now you can hear the thrills of the great chariot race and sea fight, as well as see them. Based on the famous story by General Lew Wallace and directed by Fred Niblo, “BAh-Hur” stands out in screen history as a picture that lives through the ages. It is not only the most costly but with out exaggeration the most spect acular offering of stage, screen or outdoor arena in show history. This statement does hot except Max Reinhardt’s “The Miracle,” the Wagner Festivals of Bayreuth, any of the grand operas and any of the very largest circus enter prises! The motion picture "Ben- Hur” can be truly stamped as the biggest show in the world and is a superb example of silent picture spectacle which talking pictures have never been able to equal. The story centers about the fend between the rich and handsome young Jew, Ben-Hur, and, the vilh- anous Roman, Messala, during the period of ancient history when Jerusalem was conquered by the Romans.; ., . —txt- Mrs. Sallie Parkman Bailey pass ed away at hei* home near Modoc, January 8, 1932. Mrs. Bailey had been in failing health'for several years, but had never been confined Junior Order M,eets Tonight The Junior Or$er American * Mechanics will ipeei in the hall to her bed regularly. On last Mon- over The Peoples Bcbik at 7:30 to day she was taken suddenly ill with night. All members are urged to be pneumonia and all that a skilled present. physician and loving hands could W. W. KEOWN, JR. do could not stay death. God saw W*- need of this Christiai% mother in His kingdom, so as the sun sank Friday evening this beautiful life ebbed away. iviis. jaunty was a person you never heard speak a harmful word Will Not Mail Out Pension Checks No pension checks will be mailed of anyone, but always saw the good ou ^* Checks will be held at the in all people. She stood ready to| 0 « lce 01 the supervisor until can- lend a helping hand to the poor ed for * and efficient .offidets as any coun ty in the State—excusing himself— and he didn’t think the salaries paid them created the burden of Taw like the one Georgia has—sell only enough to bring the taxes. Mr/ Dorn told him it is a State law. Mr. Sturkey asked that it be taxation, as only $3.70 out of every changed. $100.00 paid in taxes went toward | Mr. Dukes made a motion that paying their salaries last year, in- , the 6-0-1 sctyxrt law stand as it is eluding that of the tax collector; unless there fis a better one to be but he is sure the .real burden comes from what is for bonds offered. Motion carried. Ajournment and needy and always ministered faithfully to the sick in her com munity. For one to know her was to love her. Her life is an ex ample for one to follow. She was a faithful member of Red Hill church and of the W. M. S. of her church. Mr. and Mrs. Bailey had been married 47 years and to them were bom 12 children, 10 surviving: Mrs. Grover McDaniel, Mrs. Winchester McDaniel, Mrs. Weyman Corley and Miss Minnie Belle Bailey, of Modoc and Mrs. L. C. Hammond of. All;- gusta, Ga., five sons, Mr. Jesse Bailey, Mr. Charlie Bailey and Mr. Roy Bailey of Modoc and Mr. Fred Bailey of Augusta, Ga. A short prayer service was held at the home, as Mr. Bailey was not able to attend the funeral conduct ed at Red Hill Saturday afternoon by her pastor, Mr. Pennington. The body was tenderly borne > to the cemetery by her nephews and there placed to rest beneath a mound of flowers. txt Black diamonds used in industry are brought almost entirely Brazil. J. G. PATTERSON, Clerk, County Board Commission- ers. Great Reporter Dies Funeral rites for Richard V. Oula- han, Washington correspondent for the New York Times and other newspapers for many years, were ^attended by President Hoover and Te statesmen and diplomats Jon’s wStoL