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/ itUCurmi tzscmcv true to ourselves, our neighbors, our country and our god. f Thirtieth Year Sessions Court Convened Monday HON. C. C. FEATHERSTONE OF GREENWOOD PRESIDES The February term of general sessions court for McCormick Coun ty convened in the court house here at 10 o’clock Monday morning, with Judge C. C. Featherstone of Green wood, presiding. Solicitor T. C. Callison of Lexington, Court Steno grapher O. B. Anderson of Edge- field, and other officials were at their posts of duty and the court was soon settled down to business. Court adjourned late Tuesday ev ening. Judge Featherstone, in his charge to the grand jury, said, in part: “I do not know of a higher or more important and responsible position than yours. If you d£ your duty, you are an asset to the county, if you don’t you can get by with very little work. Too many good peo ple pass resolutions and talk about law enforcement, but do not help the officers; they want the officers to do it all. Some of them are afraid of injury if they help of ficers enforce the law. Some peo ple won’t aid them, but really stand in the way. South Carolina’s homicide record is worse th'an Chicago’s, according to population. People can enforce the laws if they will. "Automobile killing record is bad; you take your life in your hand when you go on the highways. There are too many drunk drivers on the roads. Liquor on sale now would make matters worse. Lots of things are laid on liquor; it’s a wonder hard times are not charged to prohibition. Violators should be brought to justice and punished, but take care to prevent persecu tion. You have a right to put a stop to any persecution and you should do so. “This is no time for discourage ment, but rather a time for man hood and bravery. We have had worse times right here in this f country during my life time and have come through them. We have been exceeding the speed limit fin ancially, and it has brought debt on nation, states and counties. w V " ” “I am more afraid of the moral depression than of the financial depression—the moral depression that usually follows in the wake of financial depression. Some people are doing things wrong because of the depression. We forgot God in prosperous times, but we must come back to and obey Him. Pros- perous times got us all wrong— people thought money grew on bushes and all they had to do was to shake them. It is time for good people to take hold, and prosperity will come back. It used to be a rare thing for white people to be up for anything except fighting, but their record now for various other law violations is worse in some counties than that of the negroes. I believe in most cases where negroes are in the liquor business, some white man is backing them up.” ' Cases disposeu 01 weio fol- • lows: 0 ^ The State vs. W. S. Pipkin (white), charge, assault, high and aggravated nature with inte.rt ic kill, and pointing shot gun at an other. No Bill. The State vs. W. M. Walker, New Ruler of Porto Rico Jfi W: mm im J. B. Beverly has been appointed i Governor of Forto Rico in place of Theodore Roosevelt, who was 1 assigned to the Philippine Islands. Established June 5, 1902 Master’s -Sales Here Monday Judge L. G. Bell, master in equity, made three land sales here Monday, as follows: Receivers of The Farmers Bank vs. Martha Thomas, 150 acres, to W. K. Charles, attorney, for $600.00. Receivers of The Farmers Bank vs.' Napoleon Wideman and J. M. Brown, 105 acres, to W. K. Charles, attorney/ for $450.00. Receivers ot The Farmers Bank vs. Nathan Cunningham and Edd Cunningham, 101 acres, to W. K. Charles, attorney, for $110.00. (white), charge, assault and bat tery with intent kill. Found guilty of assault and. battery of high and aggravated. nature. Sentenced to 5 months or fine of $150.00. The State vs. Archie Jones and Isaac Buddie Jones/ (negroes), charge, house breaking and privily stealing. Found guilty and sen tenced to twelve months each. The State vs. Mitchell Mathis and Lill Mathis, (negroes), charge,, as sault and battery with intent to kill. Not presented to grand jury. The State vs. Luke Boyd, (negro), charge, transporting wiskey. True bill. Continued. ' The State vs. Will Callahan, (negro), charge, transporting whis key. True bill. Continued. The State vs. Willie McAnderson (negro), charge,. transporting whiskey. True bill. Continued. The State vs. Joel Lyon( negro), charge, forgery. Pleads guilty and sentenced to two months. The State vs. Bish Jones, (negro), charge, violation prohibition law. Tried; verdict not guilty. The State vs. David Picken (ne^ro), charge, violation prohibi tion law. Pleads guilty, and is sentenced to six months; three months; suspended during good behavior. ( . The State vs. George Martin (negro), charge, obtaining goods under false pretense. Not pre sented to grand jury. The State vs. W. M. Hall (white), charge, manufacturing alcoholic liquor. No. Bill. The State vs. Andrew Picken, (negro), charge, violation prohibi tion law. Pleads guilty, and sen tenced to six months; three months suspended during good behavior. The State vs. LeRoy Cater (negro), charge, violation prohibi tion law. Pleads guilty, and sen tenced to six months; three months suspended during good be havior. The State vs. b. C. Driver (white), charge, manufacturing alcholic liquor. Pleads guilty and sentenc ed to 6 months, all suspended but 30 days, during good behavior. The State vs. Bob Callahan and Will Butler (negroes), charge, house breaking and larceny. No BUI. The State vs. Oscar Johnson (negro), charge, manufacturing alcoholic liquor. Tried; found not guilty. The State vs. Bob Callahan (negro), charge, violation prohibi tion law. Pleads guilty, and sen tenced to six months, three months suspended during good behavior. The State vs. Bennie Mathis, Sims Statum, Oscar Morse (negroes), charge, assault and battery of high and aggravated nature. Found guilty and sentenced to 3 months each or fine of $50.00 each. The State vs, James Ramsey, (white), charge, house breaking and larceny. Pleads guilty and sentenced to 30 days. The State vs. WUliam Taylor,, (negro), charge, larceny. Pleads j guilty and Sentenced to eight, months. The State vs. Floyd Cothran, (white), charge, disposing of prop erty under lien. Nolle pressed. The State vs. Daisy Parker, (negress), charge, violation prohi bition law. Continued. The State vs. G. W. Tarrant, (white), charge, obtaining property by fraudulent intent by means of bank check. Tried in his absence. Verdict, guilty; sealed sentence. Case No. 2, simUar charge, contin ued. McCORMICK, S. C. Thursday, February 4, 1932 8 Pages — All Home Print Number 36 ♦ Will Govern Reconstruction Finance Board The Passing Of Mrs. Carrie W. White General Charles G. Dawes, former Vice-President and recently Ambassador to England, is shown leaving the Senate Office'Building with Eugene Meyer Gen. Dawes, as president, and Mr. Meyer, as chairman of the new corporation, will have charge* of distributing the two billion financial pool sponsored by the Government to absorb frozen assets. Report Of Grand Jury At February Term Of General Session Court STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick. To his honor, Judge C. C. Feath erstone, presiding February term of Court for McCormick County, S. C. We, the Grand Jury, for said County beg to make the following report. We have passed on all bills and matters handed to us by. the court and have appointed the following committees for the year 1932: Committee On Roads and Bridges and Chain Gang: M. L. Gibert, Chairman. M. M. Marshall G. E. Carroll J. C. Dansby T. J. Stone Committee on County Officers and Offices: J. L. Bracknell, Chairman. J. S. Strom T. R. Blackwell W. L. White Committee on Magistrates: T. R. Cartledge, Chairman. E. Hanvey G. C. McDaniel R. J. Mann Committee on Schools: T. J. Sibert, Chairman. J. A. Callison W. L. Jolly F. L. Middleton N. S. Scott _' x We, recommend that the Super visor and the Board of County Commissioners pay cash, as nearly as possible/for all groceries and supplies in order to get the bene fit of lowest prices obtainable. We wish to call the attention of our Delegation to the fact that nc provision was made in this year’i Supply Bill for medical Aid for pris oners. We recommend that this item be provided for at a cost not to exceed $150.00 for the year. We also wish to recommend that the item of $25.00 per month for the operation and upkeep of the County Truck be increased to $40.00 per month, provided this amount be necessary. It was the unanimous vote of the Grand Jury that Bill No. 1145 re lating to the reduction of pay for Jurors ta. ■* effect with this term of Court. We feel that we should be willing to carry out the spirit of the law, and not avail ourselves of any technicality. We wish to thank the Court for his timely remarks and courtesies extended by other Court Officials. J. L. BRACKNELL, Foreman of Grand Jury. This the 2nd day of Feb. 1932. tXi City buildings are rarely dam aged by lightning because a heavy steel frame acts as a perfect ground for the lightning bolt. Mr. John M. Bell Died Here Tuesday A pall of sadness fell over the town and county Tuesday when it was learned that Mr. John Middle- ton Bell had passq0 away in death at his home here that morning at 8 o’clock. He was 49 years of age, and had been in bad health a num ber of 'years and confined > to the house and his room most of the time during the last several months, however, his condition was not considered serious and had re cently showed marked signs of im provement, which made his death come as a distinct shock to family and friends. Mr. Bell was a son of Mrs. Mary J. Bell and ^he late Dr. D. A. J. Bell and had made his home here some eight or ten years, where he- had won a host of friends. He was a graduate of Furman univers ity in 1903. He taught school in the state until 1907 when he mov ed to Augusta, Ga., where he was engaged In the cotton business un til forced to retire by failing health. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary J. Bell, with whom he made his home; three sisters, Mrs. J. G. Parks of Umatilla, Fla., Mrs. T. R. Cartledge of Parksville and Miss Martha Bell of McCormick; and two brothers, Mr. Dan A. Bell of McCormick and Mr. J. Eddie Bell of Greenville. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 3 o’clock yes terday afternoon by his pastor, the Rev. D. V. Cason, of the Baptsit church, and interment made in city cemetery. J. S. Strom’s service in charge. X Little Boy Dies T. N. Hardy, 10 months old son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Hardy, died at their home near here Tuesday morning, after a short illness. Fun eral services were conducted at the graveside and interment made in city cemetery at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon. J. S. Strom’s service in charge. • X Card Of Thanks We wish to take this method of thanking our neighbors and other friends for their kindness to us during the illness and at the death of our mother, Mrs. Carrie White. Also wish to thank the attending physician, Dr. C. H. Workman, for his faithful services. May God richly reward each of you. We also want to extend our thanks for the lovely floral offerings. MRS. T. R. RIDLEHOOVER, MRS. L. W. RIDLEHOOVER, MRS. W. E. CAMPBELL, MR. R. T. WHITE, MR. G. C. WHITE, MR. D. R. WHITE. Just two weeks ago Mrs. White was visiting the sick and looked so well; today she lies beneath the sod; truly one never knows how near we are to the kingdom, but if every one was as well prepared as Mrs. White the sudden call would not be so much to dread. She was a good mother and wife, a splendid neighbor and friend. She was of a retired nature, but pleas ant and jolly. One never knows really the greatness of such a per son until the resurrection and judgment. She leaves a good in fluence over friends and her chil dren. They may add gems t<r her crown. Mrs. White was 70 years old. The death angel called for her ripe spirit entered rest on January 30, 1932. She had been sick just two weeks at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ruben Ridlehoover. where she had tender care until the death angel came to relieve her suffering body of all pain. She looked very natural with all pain swept from her brow; on the lovely satin that lined the lovely casket her body seemed so peaceful. We should not grieve as one with no hope about a good woman like Mrs. White. She had made her peace with God in young ladyhood and lived up to her faith. She was a member of the Methodist church, from which her funeral service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. TUcker, and Rev. Orr of the Bap tist church. Comforting scriptures were read by both pastors. A beautiful prayer by Rev. Tucker, beautiful and comforting remarks by Rev. Orr that could satisfy any one doubting our knowing each other in heaven. He said we know each, other here and he did not think we would be duller, in heaven. The floral offerings were beauti ful, most especially a huge pillow of pink and white japonicas was lovely. These silent messengers, with migled tears, show our loved ones our weak human sympathy. Even though all real comfort comes from God, it is great to have friends at these trying hours. Only those who have passed through these' trials know what a friendly hand shake or a sympathizing word means to hearts almost broken With suppressed grief. We thank God not only for his sustaining grace, but for friends to comfort us. Mrs. White is survived by three sons, Tillman, Dewey and Claude White; three daughters, Mrs. L. W. Ridlehoover, Mrs. Reuben Ridle hoover, Mrs. W. E. Campbell; Mrs. W. J. Miller, her sister, Mr. John Walls, brother, and probably other brothers and sisters, a host of grandchildren and numberless friends who sorrow at her passing. Bereaved ones, look to Jesus; He can heal all wounds. J. S. Strom’s service in charge of funeral. A friend, , ANNIE LOU MORGAN. Mr. P. E. Lathan < M^eets Tragic DeatH WAS BROTHER ^F MRS. W. T« . SELF OF PARKSVILLE Many friends of Mrs. Williayi T. Self of Parksville deeply sympa thize with her and other relatives over the tragic death of her broth er, Mr. P. E. Lathan, of Black- stock, on January 23rd. The fol lowing account is from the Ches ter paper: ^ * ' r A large crowd of N sorrowing friends and relatives gathered at Hopewell A. R. P. church yesterday for the funeral services for Mr. Paul Elder Lathan, who met a tragic death the previous afternoon while hunting. Rev. W. A. Ken nedy, pastor of the church, was in charge of the service, with R.ev. S. A. Ewart, of Blackstock, assisting. World war veterans were honorary pallbearers. Mr. Lathan was killed Saturday afternoon while out hunting, meet ing his death when his gun was accidentally discharged as he was going through a wire fence. Mr. Lathan had gone out to shoot crows, and'was at nc great distance from the house. He had been dead for some time when his body was found, and from the nature of the wound his death was instantane ous. - t v < V ■ • I Mr. Lathan, who was thirty-eight years of age, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Lathan. He attended Erskine College, and had taught with success in a number of schools in the State. Pie was a lifelong member of Hopewell A. R. P. church, and was Associate Superin tendent of the Sabbath School. Mr. Lathan numbered among his friends all who knew him, and his sudden and tragic death has brought sorrow to that entire sec tion of the county. In addition ta his parents, Mr. Lathan is survived by two brothers, Messrs. James Mc- Clintock' Lathan and Glenn Lath an, of Blackstock; and three sisters, Mrs. William T. Self, Parksville; Mrs. Walter Turbeville, Columbia, and Miss Asabel Lathan, of Black- stock. -X- Card Of Thanks We wish to take this opportunity to thank our many friends, alsc Dr. Tuten, for their kindness dur ing the illness and at the death of our dear father and husband, also for the many beautiful floral of ferings. May God’s richest blessings rest upon each of you. Mrs. Preston Parnell and Children. j xi Card of Thanks -IXI- Scliedule Of Home Demons tra tion Work ' For Next Week Monday, February 8th, office. Tuesday, February 9th, a. m. grammar school 4-H Club. Tuesday, February 9th, p. m. Mt Carmel H. D. Club. Wednesday, February 10th, a. m., McCormick High school 4-H Club. Wednesday, February 10th, p. m., Fairfield H. D. Club. Thursday, February 11th, a. m., Plum Branch 4-H Club. Thursday, February 11th, p. m., Dowtin H. D. Club. Friday, February, 12th, p. m. Meriwether H. D. Club. Saturday, February 13th, office. x A meteorite which fell near Adelaide, Australia, in December, scattered fragments weighing from two to ten pounds all around the rim of the crater into which it fell. X New census figures show Juneau, capital of Alaska, to have nine single men to every woman. We wish to thank the people for their kindness they showed to us in the dark hours and in our dis tress in the loss of our mother. Hope God shall bless each one of you, and bless Mr. McCain, who had charge of the funeral. MRS. OLLIL FURQUERON. X A new piece of astronomical equipment is an observers’ platform which revolves in any desired di rection, to aid in use of an astron omical telescope. XXI For Railroad Wage Cut j %Vi: fc ••• • v \ ^• .v •. Daniel Willard, president of the B. & O. railroad, asked all railroad men to accept a 10 percent cut so the roads could live.