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McCORMICK MESSENGER, McCORMICK, SOUTH CAROLINA Thursday, December 31, 1936 McCORMICR MESSENGER Published Every Thursday J Established June 5, 19®2 I EDMOND J. McCRACKEN, Editor and Owner Entered at the Post Office at Mc> , Cormick, S. C., as mail matter of •' the second class. I SUBSCRIPTION RATES: One Year $1.00 r Six Months .75 Three Months .50 Sunday School Lesson BY FEY. CHARI.ES E. DUNN The Son of God Becomes Man. Lesson for January 3rd. John 1:1-18. Golden Text: John 1:14. During the first quarter of the new year we shall be studying St. John’s gospel which Dr. Cadman called the greatest religious docu ment ever written. Certainly it is the best loved book of the Bible. John was the youngest of the twelve disciples, and a beloved fav orite of his Master. Strong and deep in nature he was called a < ‘son of thunder." He stood with Jesus in the judgment-hall; he was present at the Cross, where the Lord committed to him the care of Mary; he came first to the tomb on Easter Day, outrunning Peter; and was the first to recognize the risen Lord at the Sea of Tiberias. Later he became a venerable, lov able Christian leader in Ephesus. A beautiful story is told of John’s farewell to the Ephesian brethren. ’Too old to walk, he was carried in the arms of his disciples into the J midst of their assembly, repeating continually, “Little children, love one another.” The Good News as written by John represents the loving recollec tions of an old man recalling vivid ly the overwhelming experiences of a youth spent in close friendship with the Lord of Life. Consider this gospel’s striking simplicity. Its sentences are gen erally short. John never argues. He always affirms, and his affirma tions are couched in brief senten ces, crisp and pointed. Note, too, how fond John is of; symbols and allegory. The miracles to him are signs and tokens of spiritual power. And just as reveal ing names are attached to the figures crowding the canvas of Bunyan’s immortal “Pilgrim’s Progress,” so John attaches titles of wondrous beauty to Jesus. He is called the bread of life, the Oood Shepherd, the door, the vine. And there are certain appealing words John loves to repeat, such as “I am,” “believe,” “life,” “light,” "love.” FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick. In the Court of Probate. Notice is hereby given tnat Miss Elizabeth Grant, Administratrix of the estate of Miss Ella Grant, de ceased, has this day made appli cation unto me for a final account ing and discharge as Administra trix of the estate of Miss Ella Grant and the 28th day of January, 1937, at 10 o’clock has been fixed for the hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said estate are hereby ified to present same on or by >$e date. • J. FRANK MATTISON, ^ ifudge of Probate, McCormick County, S. C. December 28th, 1936. 4-t. The Sanitary | Barber Shop | McCORMICK, S. C. | Regular And Reliable Service i Ladies And Children Cordially Invited J. B. ORR, Prop. Insurance Tire Insurance And All O h«*r Kinds of Insurance Ex cept Life. iirru r r.novrv, McCORMICK, S. C. NOTICE OF TAX SALE q2 Qleu, Qj, CD, CMar'L&CO, ears ance otnas* W INTER,” said Dora gayly, ‘‘is very becoming to your gjod looks.” The man be side her looked down with pleased amusement. They were skiing, these two, over snowy surfaces, and the man with his bright wide woolen sash and knitted cap to match, made a striking figure on the snow. ‘‘This was a grand idea skiing to the New Year’s party,” cried Paul. ‘‘Otherwise we would not have made it.” ‘‘Andy thinks we’re crazy. Says we’re sure to get stuck, and maybe freeze to death on the way. He’s so optimistic.” Dora laughed. “He would! Never saw such a darned cautious guy as Andy. He’ll never get anywhere or do anything or have any fun.” “He is pretty solemn at times,” admitted Dora a little soberly. They went on, easily, lightly; curved slopes slid under them; dark leafless trees slipped by. “A New Year’s dance does not grow on ev ery bush,” remarked Paul. “Bet ter take them in our stride.” The girl’s cheeks glowed. Her fair hair tucked under her cap flew out behind in small ringlets. If the . Paul Came After Her; He Tried Valiantly to Help Her. distance still seemed a long way, she did not spe k of it. She was a little tired, too. ^ut that would pass. Soon they would pause for rest, and for bites of hard chocolate. “It takes a little imagination, ■ sometimes,” said Paul, “to think out ways of doing things. Andy is ! good, solid dependable stuff, but • slightly,” he smiled, “dull.” ; “I like him, though,” said Dora stoutly, “and it usually happens he’s j right . . . worse luck!”- “Not sorry you came with me?” ! “Heavens, no!” i They went on and on and on. j Roads were blocked. No cars i could get through. A horse team would take one day and part of an- i other. Skiing across country was the only solution of reaching Dorset and the dance. “You’ll have trouble,” Aqdy pre- ! dieted, “mark my words.” And it i looked as if his prophecy were about , to come true as they attempted the next hill. The wind grew colder. : Dora was not as rested as she hoped ! she might be; not as quick or sure of balance. She struck a snag, L°‘ H e hat taught us in prose; he has frivoled in rhyme. One day he will give us a song or a laugh ' And the next he is writing a short epi taph. The way he jogs on is so quietly queer We seldom remember his presence so near. But he measures our steps as we falter or climb. He keeps tab on us all, does this Old Father Time. But his hand is so gentle, although it is strong. That he helps us a lot as he leads us along. And the ruins that rise on the hills of the past He covers uith ivy and roses at last. He teaches the smiles of the present to glow. While the sorrows are left to the long, long ago. And the knell turns to joy in its merriest chime — lie's a pretty good fellow, is Old Father Time. tripped and fell . . . not merely in the snow, but down and down into a surprise gully. A sharp pain shot up from one ankle to knee, and a cold and dreadful faintness crept over her. “Andy,” she whispered involuntarily, as one speaks of a safe harbor in time of storm. Paul came after her. Somehow his picturesque good looks did not count for much now, though he tried valiantly to help her. “I’ve twisted my ankle, I’m afraid,” gasped Dora. “What shall we do? Can you put your imagination to work?” she added. Just then, cold, truly fearful for what lay ahead, they heard a dim halloo in the distance. They waited and soon Andy’s bulky and solid figure stood above the gully. He plunged down quickly and gave not a word of rebuke save “Thought you might have trouble, so I trailed you.” It was Andy who took Dora back to her home. He carried her all the way, first over one shoulder, then another. Paul feeling uncom fortable said he guessed he’d go on to the dance. “Happy New Year” was all Andy said. An arduous, silent and painful ex perience. Dora could hear the breathing of the man who so brave ly bore her over the weary miles. “Why don’t you scold me?” she demanded. She could not see his face, but she felt him smiling. At last Andrew deposited her on her own couch in her own home and telephoned for the doctor. The last bandage was patted into place on her plaster cast as midnight struck. “You know, Andy,” remarked Dora slowly, “I’d honestly rather be here with you and a broken ankle, than at the New Year’s dance at Dorset. Quaint of me, isn’t it?” Big, solid, unpicturesque Andy stooped over and kissed her. "Happy New Year, dear! I’m afraid it will be a long time till you dance again.” “And Paul’s colorful ideas aren’t so much . . . after all. He looks well on a winter landscape. And you look well in a rescue act. I think I prefer the latter.” “Which,” grinned Andy, “is just as it should be.” • Western Newspaper Unfa*. Helen Gaisford Waterman T HE New Year’s party at South- wood Country club was in full swing, with Fred Gordon, di recting the dance orchestra of col lege boys, putting out sweet music. He was especially anxious to show off his particular variety of synco pated rhythms this evening, as there would ba some men there who could, if they wanted to, “do him some good.” He watched Beatrice, his girl, dance by in the arms of a hand some stranger. With a mustache, too! Darn it, he’d grow one! He brought the rhythm to a crashing climax, and signaled for an intermission. Then his eyes hunted out Bea trice, and he started toward her. He was delayed by an older man, who wanted to talk to him. It was a better offer than Fred had dreamed of. What a New Year’s opportunity! Pater would be sore, of course— He nodded his acceptance, shook hands heartily, and dashed off to ward the conservatory. Beatrice and her companion were just com ing back to the dance floor. “Say, Bee—I’ve just got to see you a minute. Excuse her, won’t you?” “Bee,” he asked suddenly, “will you marry me?” “Why, Fred!” she exclaimed, amazed at his outburst. “I sup pose so—some day, maybe.” “I mean now, right away.” “How could we? You know we have to wait until you finish school and get your start.” “I’ve got my start. I’m going to lead a dance orchestra and be broadcast. We’ll have plenty to live on and a good chance for more.” “I’d like to, Fred. I’d rather marry you than anybody. But if I married you now, your father would always feel that I had been the one to get you to quit school.” “I’d tell him—” She shook her head. “That wouldn’t help. Besides, he’s right; you should finish.” One of the orchestra boys looke' 1 out. “Say, Fred, ‘excuse me, but the crowd’s getting restless.” “In a minute. Please, Bee.” “If they really want you, they’ll wait. I really want you—and I’ll wait.” Fred stuck his hands in his pock ets, and traced a pattern on the floor with his toe. “And I thought this was going to be such a swell New Year,” he muttered. “You won’t win all tonight, dear.” Beatrice said gently. She kissel him suddenly, softly, and flipped quickly to the doorway. “But, Fred,” she added, “see the year through.” s ^• Woiura Newspaper Uoioa. Under and by virtue of a warrant issued to me by the County Treas urer of McCormick Countv. I hav< seized the following described prop erty to satisfy the taxes due the State of South Carolina and the County of McCormick, arl the same will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in Jan uary, 1937, during the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House- Door at McCormick, South Caro lina, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the payment of the said taxes and the cost of said seizure and sale, to wit: The property of Effie Belcher Johnson, and is described as fol lows: Two hundred ^OO) acres of lerH. more or less, in School District No. 1. McCormick County, State of South Carolina, bounded on north bv lar>d of Dr. J. E. Watson Estate: east bv land of D. J. McAllister; south by land of Hal Belcher Es tate; west by land of Sallie Hart- field Estate, and nrobablv others. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick Coun ty. McCormick. S. C.. Dec. 14. 1936.—3t. is described as follows: Seventy (70) acres of land, more er less, in School District No. 24, McCormick County. State of South Carolina, bounded on north and east by land of Carrie S. Strom Estate; south bv land of C. Strom Estate; west by lands of W. A. Winn and Carrie S. Strom Estate, and probably others. J. T. FODSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick Coun ty. McCormick. S. C., Dec. 14, 1936.—3t. NOTICE OF TAX SALE Under and bv virtue of a warrant issued to me by the County Treas urer of McCormick County, I have seized the following^described proo- erty to satisfy the taxes due the State of South Carolina and the County of McCormick, and the same will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in Jan uary, 1937, during the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House Door at McCormick, South Caro- ’ina, and the nroceeds of the sale sonlied to the payment cf the said taxes and the cost of said seizure and sale, to wit: The property of John Henrv Grier, or McGrier. Estate, and is described as follows: One hundred ninety-two (192) acres of land, more or less, in School District No. 1, McCormick County, State of South Carolina, bounded on north by land of J. J. Jordan: east and west by lands of D. J. McAllister; south bv land of Issac Martin, and probably others. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick Coun ty. McCormick. S. C., Dec. 14. 1936.—3t. NOTICE OF TAX SALE Under and by virtue of a warrant issued to me by the County Treas urer of McCormick County, I have seized the following described prop erty to satisfy the taxes due the State of South Carolina and the County of McCormick, and the same will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in Jan uary, 1937, during the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House Door at McCormick, South Caro lina, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the payment of the said taxes and the cost of said seizure and sale, to wit: The property of T. L. Edmunds, and is described as follows: Two acres of land, more or less, in School District No. 4, in Town of McCormick, State of South Car olina, having a frontage of 200 feet on Railroad Avenue and running back 435 feet, bounded on north by land formerly of J: E. Britt: east by land of J. E. Bradley; south by Railroad Avenue; west by land formerly of J. A. Talbert, and prob ably others. J. T. FOOSHE, Tax Collector for McCormick Coun ty. McCormick. S. C., Dec. 14. 1936.—3t. NOTICE OF TAX SALE Under and by virtue of a warrant Issued to me by the County Treas urer of McCormick County, I have seized tho following described prop erty to satisfy the taxe-s due the State of South Carolina and the County of McCormick, and the same will be sold to the highest bidder for cash on salesday in Jan uary. 1937, during the legal hours of sale in front of the Court House Door at McCormick, South Caro lina, and the proceeds of the sale will be applied to the payment of the said taxes and the cost of said seizure and sale, to wit: The property of Lillie Mae Har rison, and is described as follows: One hundred eighty (180) acres of land, more or less, in School District No. 19. McCormick County, State of South Carolina, bounded on north by Cuffietown Creek; east by land of J. E. Harrison Estate: west by land of Robert Lee Faulk ner, and probably others. J. T. FODSHE. Tax Collector for McCormick Coun ty. McCoTniek. S. C . Dec. 14. 1936.—3t, NOTICE OF TAX SALE County Auditor’s Notice FOR YEAR 1937 I will be at the different places on the dates given below to take tax returns on all kinds of personal property, by owner, or executor, ad ministrator, guardian, attorney, agenc, etc., for year 1937: o fiee, Jan. 1st through Jan. 16th. Mondav. Jan. 18th, Willingtcn, 9 a. m. to 12 m. Monday, Jan. 13th, Mt. Carmel, 1 p. m. to 4 p. m. Tuesday. Jan. 19th, Bordeaux, 9 a. m. to 12 m. Wednesday, Jan. 20th, Joe J. Link’s. 9 a. m. to 12 m. Thursday, Jan. 21st, E. M. Mor gan’s. 9 a. m. to 12 m. Thursday, Jan. 2l3t, White & Freeland’s. 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Friday, Jan. 22nd, R. T. Mayson’s, 9 a. m. to 12 m. Friday, Jan. 22nd, Bethany School, 3 p. m. to 5 p. m. Monday, Jan. 25th, Young’s School, 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Tuesdav, Jan. 26th, Clarks Hill, 9 a. m. to 11 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 26th, Meriwether P. O., 12 m. to 2 p. m. Tuesday, Jan. 26th, Hines’ Filling Sta., 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. Wednesday, Jan. 27th, Plum Branch. 2 p. m. to 5 o. m. Thursday. Jan. 28th, Parksville, 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. Friday, Jan. 29th, Modoc, 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. Office, all of February, after then the law says add 10 per cent penal ty to those who failed or refused to make returns. All male persons between 21 and 60 years are liable for Poll tax, and 21 to 55 years are due road tax unless exempted. So please make your returns. C. W. PENNAL, County Auditor. Beware Coughs from common colds That Hang On No matter how many medicines you have tried for your cough, chest cold or bronchial irritation, you can get re lief now with Creomulsion. Serious trouble may be brewing and you can not afford to take a chance with any thing less than Creomulsion, which goes right to the seat of the trouble to aid nature to soothe and heal the inflamed membranes as the germ-laden phlegm is loosened and expelled. Even if other remedies have failed, don’t be discouraged, your druggist is authorized to guarantee Creomulsion and to refund your money if you are not satisfied with results from the very first bottle. Get Creomulsion right now. (Adv J DR. HENRY J. GODIN Sight Specialist Eyes Examined Spectacles And Eye Glasses Professionally Fitted. 956 Broad Street Augusta. Ga. FINAL SETTLEMENT STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA, County of McCormick. In the Court of Probate. Notice is hereby given that Mrs. Mary E. Parker and Mrs. Mar garet J. Cade, executrix of the es tate of Mrs. M. M. Kennedy, de ceased. has this day made appli cation unto me for a final ac counting and discharge as execu trix of the estate of Mrs. M. M. Kennedy and the 19th day of Jan uary. 1937, at 10 o’clock has been fixed for hearing of said petition. All persons holding claims against said estate are hereby notified to present same on or by above date. J. FRANK MATTISON, Judge of Probate, McCormick County, S. C. December 18th, 1936. 4-t. 666 checks COLDS and FEVER Liquid, Tablets Salve, Nose Drops first day Headache, 30 minutes. Under and by virtue of a warrant issued to me by the County Treas urer of McCormick County, I have seized the follow’ng described prop- i erty to satisfy the taxes due the State of South Carolina and the County of McCormick, and the sam Q will b? sold to the highest, bidder for cosh on salesday in ?an- uary. 1937, during the legal hours ’ of sale in f^ont of f he Court Hms* Door at McCormick, South Caro-, ; lina. and th» nroceeds of the sal' * 1 will be aonlied to the the said 1 ”d 1’v* -ost of sal. seizure and sa 1 ?. to wit- ♦ The property of C. 3. Strom, and Try “Rub-My-Tism” World’s Best Liniment WANT ADV. Ttro'vd mares for sale or tra< J. L. Smith. McCormick. S. C. WANTED—Dogwood and Persim mon, in carload lots. For prices and specifications see me. J. E. Haynes, McCormick. S. C. FOR SALE, Cheap — Good all around work mitre, one horse wag on and one horse harness. See H. Drucker.