The times and democrat. (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, April 06, 1911, Page 4, Image 4

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DOINGS OF SOCIETY SOCIAL EVENTS OF THE PAST WIIEX JOTTED DOWN. Expi esslj- for The limes and Demo crat by Its Special Society Re ! pcrter, ' aJthough Lent is In Ita height Or mng? bor]!; women are not idle. They have: caiit aside the more frivolous amusements of society and are work ing with vengeance on plans for the hettenmiint of conditions of Orange nurg people generally. The fJircle of King's Daughters are mal:lng great headway in a no ble work. Besides the regular char ity work done by such organizations 'they ara accomplishing much good ihrcugh the services pf their district anjQe, Hiss Mowbry. Recently they "have extended their work to a wider scope a:ad haVe contributed to. the relief of famished Chinese. Several plans are under way to make their use !uln<!ss greater and the public Is gradually taking more interest in the society. ? ? ? J. public library for Orangeburg is > mother institution that has been made a certainty by local women. Working quietly and patiently for maiy years the Dixie Club has at last reached the near approach of their goal. The Crum building next to 'the Presbyterian church has been pui chased and the work of making that edihee adequate for their uses will begin In a short while. While elaborate and costly fixtures will not he used modern and neat will be the equipment. A new front large glass doors, broed windows, paint, paper ami other building accessories will make Eiuch improvement in the site anil a creditable showing v;ill un doubtably be made. The public gen enJly Is awaking to the needs of such an institution and are contrib uting liberally to its support. While as yet all of the funds necessary are no1: in sight several entertainments wi'l be given in the near future and committees are cavassing different portions of the city for aid. At 8. meeting held Monday after no an at the home of Mrs. R. D. Mc QHchael much was accomplished and plans Detter organized for the rais ing of :funds. ? * * Thei.i the Civic League under the guidance of Mrs. H. C. Wannamaker, has net been idle. That vast space of practical nothingness fronting El lkt street and extending from Glover street to Orange Court will soon be the sc-me of great activity. A paik will bo arranged for the amusement of the little folks and baby carriages will leave their accustomed place on , the Court House Green and congre gate at this rendezvous. Tennis ccurts and other play grounds will b<i provided for the larger children. Seats will be placed at convenient Intervals and before long weary pe d4 strains will probably be able to rest tt ems elves and feed the squirrels running on the grounds around them. Maybe fountains will throw sparkling streami; into the air and refresh the diynerai of the suitry summer. The small sum of one dollar has been set a membership fee and many will avail tnemeelves of the opportunity ol! doiag much with a small amount. * ? ? Bui really and truly a great many womeii are working overtime in re plenishing their wadrobes for the 8]>rin?; and summer months. Ab Eas t<$r ;* pproalcfces nearer and spring fcecomes more advanced gayly be decked femininity will be on every hand. The millinery openings this year have been more elaborate than usual and the prevailing styles of heads;ear have given the "hat artist" a wide range to exhibit their adept ness and imagination. .Dressmakers are exceptionally biisy and the Easter parade this year will surpass all that lave ?one before. The men, too, are "sitting up and taking notice." The laberdasheries are doing more busi ress than ever before and the show ing this year will be a fitting sign of advancing prosperity. * * * Apropo to the much mooted plans of th-:> Dixie Library it would not be ?mis?; to mention here several addi tional plans for the betterment of the scheme. At the meeting hela Monfay it was decided by the club to order a number of new books and a committee was appointed *to do this at once. Then the Moultrle Chapter) Daughters of the American Revolu tion aave decided to give a substan tial ionation to this library in the 1'orm of historical works. These 8>ookK, "The Real America in Ro snance," by Edward Markman, full morocco binding will cost about flf-' iy-nkie dollars and fifty-nine cents. Tuesday afternoon at their meeting ' i:he 'ilutaw Chapter, D. A. R., voted | ?:en collars cash as their donation to! ':he library. ? ? * Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. S. R. Melllchamp, Mrs. P. 0. Brun son entertained the Moultrle Chapter, D. A. R. Many important business matters were brought up. Miss Alma Wannamaker and Mrs. Barre, of Bamberg, who will repre sent this chapter at the national con-' vent .on in Washington were instruct-1 ed how to vote. Attention was called to the fact that the State flags pre sented to the local schools by this chapter have not been floated reg ular y and the proper officials will be asked that the Hags be raised daily. A letter of sympathy was sent to Mrs. Norman Walker of Bamberg, who is a member of this chapter, on the death of her husband. After the business session a delightful sweet course was served by the hostess. * * * Because of conflicting with the Metliodist Sunday School Convention the Choral Club has decided to post pone their Spring Music Festival. The date originally set was April 18. It i?i expected that this event will GOING TO IMPROVE THINGS. The Southern Railway Will Help St. ! Matthe? a Soon. The St. 'Matthews correspondent of The State salys Superintendent Was sun of the Southern Railway was in town Tuesday hy appointment and had a conference "/Ith the town au thorities and leading business men with regard to railroad improvements there. After going fully over the ground Mr. Wassun was much impressed with the necessity that something be done. He gave his assurance that the wishes of the people would be satisfied, and that work would be be gun as soon as the material with' which to do it was in hand. An elevated roadway along the side of the track where all the un loading of freight has to be done wih be built. In the p?st heavy cars have been unloaded at a great disadvan tage, the approach to the cars being | so steep that skids had to be used in loading freight from the car to the dray. Hereafter the unloading will be on level ground. The deep culverts around the vi cinity of the depot will be filled and cast iron sewers will be constructed to carry away the water. This wih be a great improvement, as the pres ent condition is cangerous to travel. Better landing places i'or passen gers is another ?change, which will relieve the now congested area used for that purpose. More sidetrack will be constructed for f reight cars. Mr. Wassun met the l&dies of the Civic league Tuesday afternoon, and the question of beautifying the un sightly cut that severs the principal part of the town was discussed. Mr. Wassun, while not committing him self to going Into the railroad flori culture, assured the ladies that he would cooperate with them and en deavor to make the cut a thing of beauty. LIST OF LETTERS Remaining Unclaimed in Postoffice for Week Ending April 4th. Persons calling for same will please say that they are "adver tised." B?Flamming Bardlevin, Bennett Barton, Dave Bcokard, John Bruner. C?Miss A. Carson. E?Maggie Esaw. F?Sam Felder, David Fritz. G?Katie Guilyard, Mary Guin yard. H?Emeline Hickson, Mrs. Anna Hood, Ida Houser, Martha HugginB. I J?Payton James, Mandy Jamison, J. F. Jamison, W. L. Jamison, Willis James, Mrs. Nsoma Pukh Johnson, Julius Johnson, Jr., Nets Johnson. K?John Keitt. L?Addison Larkett. M?Julia Mso McLeod, Mrs. M. Miller. P?Miss A. Pope. R_Willie Rhead, Ellen Rowe, W. A. Robinson. S?Marion Siegrest, Lindy Stro man. W?Mrs. M. M. Weeks, Virgil West, James White, Bessie Williams, John Wright, Carrie N. Wright. D. K. Dukes, Gen. Del. Clk. A. D. Webster, Postmaster, take place about the first week in May. Mesdames Huiett and Locke and Mr. Locke of Charleston who are to assist in this concert have been notified of the change in dates and have assured the ladies of the club that they will make their plans ac cordingly. ????"??? A very enthusiastic meeting of the Eutaw Chapter, D. A. R., was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. M. G. Salley on Russell street. Much business was transacted and three new members were admitted to the already large membership. These are Mrs. J. L. Sims, Mrs. Rowe Islar and Mrs. Albert Kennedy. Interest ing papers were read by Mesdames H. M. Walker and Fred Wanna maker. Mesdames Salley, Dibble and Berry and Miss Sue Walker added much to the entertainment of the members, with the rendition ot several music , selections. Tempt ing sweets were served, ending one of the most pleasant meetings of the year. Preparations for the approaching I Edisto District Convention, Memorial Day, the presentation of a gavel to I the chapter and the reception of two j members were the features of Wed nesday's meeting of the Paul Mc Micfiael Chapt U. D. C, which was held at the home of Mrs. Chlsolm. The convention will be held on the third of May and a large number of delegates are expected from the oal of-town chapters. The visitors will be entertained with an auto ride, a musical at the Academy of Music and a big luncheon. Memorial Day, which falls on May the first, will be fittingly observed. As yet no speak er has been named, but Mrs. Jonn I Cart, president of the chapter has been authorized to select one. School children will be asked to sing the national songs and graves of the veterans will he decorated as usual. Mr. J. J. Fairey, a veteran, presented a gavel to the organization which was made from a tree grown on his place. After the business sesison a musical program was rendered. Mrs. Smith and Miss Slater sang beauti ful solos and '.Mrs. Foreman read an interesting paper or Kipling. Look Out for Rain. This section of the State should be refreshed with good, copious show ers of rain in the next few days. The rain belt is at nresent extending over the greater part of the country. Sev eral very heavy falls were registered on Monday, particularly in the Mis sissippi Valley region and in Texas. The rainfall at Memphis, Tenu., amounted to more than three inches on that day, and this section of the country just escaped coming in for its share of the festivities. COUNTY BOARD MEET ROAD FUND FOR TOWNSHIPS AHE ANNOUNCED. Commi ssioners Pass Upon Claims, Elect County Physician and Trans act Other Business. The Township Comissioners of Or angeburg County met on Tuesday | at the office of Supervisor with a full attendance. The session lasted a I day and a half, adjourning on yester day. Much important business was transacted, claims passed upon and ordered paid, etc. The claim, of Frank W. Frederick for survey made in the annextion of | a portion of Berkeley to Orangeburg, amounting to $56.42, was discussed, but not ordered paid. This amount is among those apportioned to Berke ley and shoulbe paid by that coun ty. A bill from several physicians for vacinating people In the country were not paid. These are the first of their kind ever presented. It was moved and passed that the attention of magistrates over the county be called to the law pertain-1 ing to the holding of inquests. The law is that a prelimlnery should bei first held and if evidence is brought | out pointing to foul play, then an Inquest should be held. If at the preliminary no evidence is shown tending to show foul play, no inquest is necessary. By observing this law magistrates can save the county many dollars, as an inquest always costs about $20, while preliminaries cost no:hing. For the position of county physi I clan two bids were put in. One from |Drs. Doyle, Lowman and Jeffords for $140 per annum; the other from Dr. D. D. Salley for $11 per month. By vote Drs. Doyle, Lowman and Jef fords were elected. The Springfield Power Company' asked that a road now running over a dam that they desired to use to develop power, be moved to another point. The board decided that if the Power Company would defray all ex penses of moving and would make as good a road as there exists now it could be done. The Commissioners instructed the attorney of the board to investigate and report at next meeting the best way to get a settlement from Cal houn County for the amount due this county by Calhoun, $5,000. The commissioner from Orange Township was authorized to open a ditch on the lands of J. L. Bozard. The closing of this ditch caused the water to injure the road at this point. Township Road Funds. The township road funds, derived from the commutaaion tax, special tax and mileage, for the year 1911, amounted to $17,895.63, and has been apportioned to the different townships as follows: Bowman.$ 467.19 TJranchvIlle.1,036.27 Cow Castle. 549.66 Edisto. 452.12 Elizabeth.1,241.35 \ Elloree.1,159.18 Eutawville.. .. ?.1,232.60 Goodland.1,108.63 Hebrand. 498.78 Holly Hill. 864.57 Liberty. 71C.7I5 Limestone. 553.6 5 ..Middle.1,009.15 New Hope. 673.51 Orange.1,732.63 Providence. 770.70 Rocky Grove. 286.32 Union.789.74 Vances.... 717.99 Willow.1,269.72 Zion. 715.11 HAPPENINGS AT COPE. Little Clanton Smith Breaks Arm in Fall?Personals. Cope, April 4.?Special.?Little J Clanton Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Smith, had the misfortune oi breaking his right arm just above the elbow. In playing, he bacame over balanced, and fell out of the piazza. He was brought to town and Dr Vance Brabham set tne broken mem ber. This will go hard with Can ton, as he is a very playful little fel low. Mr. Winfleld Clark left on yester day morning for Augusta, where he goes to take a full commercial course in Osborne's Business College. The farmers are busy planting corn and cotton, but the high winds continue to interfere with their work. The music loving people of Cope and surrounding country will be treated to a lecture-recital on Wed nesday, April 12th, at the school by Prof. Harold A. Loring of Columbia College. A good time is anticipated. Performance at 8:30 p. m. Come on a Visit. The Columbia Record says: "Mr. P-'erman L. Spahr, United States con sul at Breslau, Germany, has arrived 1 in Columbia on leave of absence to | join Mrs. Spahr, who has been spend ing some time at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Whit man. Mr. Spahr, formerly professor of modern languages in the univer sity, has a host of friends here in Columbia, in his old homo in Or angeburg and throughout the State who are glad to welcome him on his return to America." Honored Their Old Pastor. Rev. A. J. S. Thomas, D. D., editor of the Baptist Courier, whose un timely death at Greenville on last Saturday, was mentioned in the last issue of The Times and Democrat, had many friends in this community j among all denominations, who loved him for his true, good life. On last Sunday the Baptist congregation here that he served so well for four years, adopted resolutions of regrt) at his j death and of sincere sympathy for j his family, who has been so sorely bereaved. OUR LIGHTS AND WATER. Report of the Commissioners of Pnb lie Works. The report of the Commissioners of Public Works, which has just been issued, shows that Orangeburg pot only has a well managed system of lights and water for the benefit of her citizens, but a valuable asset as 'well. The plant has been most ad mirably managed and cared for. The gross expense of the water, ilight and power plant is shown to be 22,257.0-1 over and above the gross earnings for the year 1910, thus giv ing this city all of the current and water used for Its purposes for this small amount, The detailed receipts of the plant are: Water, $5,735.88; electric current, $13,545.71; electric meter rents, $392.35; totaling $19,673.34. Material sold, $2,369.57: total re ceipts from assistants, $22,043.51; discount on goods, $30.83, making a total of $22,074.34. The consolidated disbursements of the plant for the year 1910 shows that the expense of maintenance was $3,383.53; fuel, $9,597.83; labor, regular salaries, $7,226.15, totaling $20,212.51. The extension account shows $2,454.59. Material sales ac count, $2,927.82; improvements for 1909-'I0 amounted to $1,772.16. The total amount expended for the year 1910 amount to $27,357.08. The cash earning for the plant last year amounted, to $19,930.24. The report shows that above the gross earnings the expenses to be borne by the city was $2,257.04, for which the city received value of $12,750. The commissioners apportion the expenses of the city for light, power and water as follows, if it had to be purchased from an individual com pany: 75 arc lamps current, $5, 475: 12 series street lamps current, $3 90; 81 incandescent lamps for city buildings, $405; 118 fire hydrants, $4,1 ?.0; four water troughs and one fountain, $250; 60 days' sprinkling streets, $300; 30 eewer flush tanks, $1,800; total, $12,750. ORANGEBURG'S CHAUTAUQUA. Week ot June 11th to 17th?Tickets Now Being Sold. ? The perfecting and assurance of the Orangeburg Chautauqua now go ing on will give the fair city of Or angeburg a week of high educational, inspirational and entertaining talent secured anywhere in the United States for this purpose. This move ment is a new one in the South and especially in South Carolina. One was organized two years ago at Wil liamston, and such was the success, It has been perpetuated season after season, this being the third one held. The movement is well established in the North and West and thousands gather every year to Lakeside and in communities and spend a week in pure enjoyment and relaxation in lis tening to the best lecturers ad en tertainers and musical organization. The success of this movement means a great deal in every good way for Orangeburg and vicinity. Mr. O'Dowd, in consenting to un dertake the Chautauqua at heavy personal expense and outlay of ener gy and time, should and we believe will receive the hearty support of every citizen of Orangeburg. It is not every community that has so pub lie spirited an opera house manager. Mr. O'Dowd through the Alkahest Lyceum System, has secured the leading Chautauqua talent of the United States. The Chautauqua will be opened on Sunday with a sermon by Dr. Beck of Atlanta. The time of the week will be filled with or chestra bank quartets, musical com panies, lecturers and entertainers. At a very heavy outlay Wm. Jen nings Bryan has been secured tc give one of his world famous addresses. EDISTO BANK DOING WELL. Just Closed Most Prosperous Year of Existence. The annual meeting of the Ediato Savings Bank of this city was held at the offices of the bank Monday night at S o'clock. The report of the bank showed that it had experienced the most prosperous year of its exist ence. There is now on deposit at this bank $363,000; surplus and undi vided profits, $43,500. The earnings of the bank amounted to 14 per cent. The bank has a paid-in capital of $100,000. The following officers were elect ed: B. Hart Moss, president; Dr. J. M. Oliver and F. S. Dibble, vice presidents; William L. Glover, cash iier; James L. McMichael, teller; 6. Robert McKewn, bookkeeper; Moss & Lide, solicitors. The following board of directors were elected: B. H. Moss, Dr. J. M. Oliver, W. F. Fairey, Dr. T. C. Doyle, Dr. W. R. Lowman. Sol Kohn, J. W. Smoak, W. L. Moseley, W. L. Glover. This bank under the able manage ment of President Moss ?.nd his able board of directors has become one ot the best iu the State. It is conducted on a conservative, ?afe basis. Death at Bamberg. Mr. Norman Walker of Bamberg died at his home in that place early Tuesday morning. Mr. Walker has been sick for a long time and the end was not a surprise. He leaves a wife, a daughter and numerous rela tives and friends to mourn his loss. Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker of this city who is his sister-in-law, attended the funeral which was held Wednesday in Bamberg. Need More Rain. The high winds that have pre vailed since the late rainfall has dried up the moisture so that we need a good rain now, and we are glad to say thai the indications nre it will soon LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What Is Happening Here and There. Local Items Of Personal Interest to Our Readers. ' Vote early, but not often. Don't forget to vote today. This section has been short of rain visiting Mrs. J. A. Berry. Apparently the negroes have taken ho interest in the election today. "Polly of the Circus" pleased Or angeburg theatre-goers last night. Who shall ft be? Dibble, Sturkie or Friday? We will know this evening. Mrs. R. E. Wannamaker and Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker spent Monday in Columbia. Miss Simsie MoMichael has re turned from Columbia where she spent several days. ? Mrs. G. L. Galley has gone on a visit to her son, Prof. N. M. Salley, at Tallahassee, Fla. Miss Emma Holland of Ninety Six has returned home, after a visit to Mrs. A. D. Webster. Cotton planting will soon be the order of the day. We want a big crop and big prices. Mrs. E. J. Wannamaker has gone to Bamberg to attend the funeral o\ her brother-in-law, Mr. Norman Wal ker. I The Times and Democrat wants I several hustling young boys to de liver papers in the city. Apply at office. Mr. Lee Irlck and family desire to rei.urn thanks to friends for kind nesses shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Irick. The Dixie Library association is expecting to receive its charter in the next few days, granting to it gen eral library privileges. i.Mrs. Gaskey, nee Henriatta Hy drick, will leave in a few days to join her husband who is an officer in the United States Navy. The indications are that the mu nicipal election will be lively. We are glad of it, as it shows that the people are Interested in town affairs. How did you like the pictures and sketch of the negro republic Haiti, published in the last issue of The Times and Democrat? It was right readable. Remember the meeting of the Corn Club and Tomato Club at the court' house Saturday. Come out and hear Prof. Ira W. Williams and Miss Marie Cromer. Miss Alma Wannamaker will leave in a short while for Washington, D. C, to attend the National Convention of the Daughters of the American Revolution. A fierce looking claud passed over the city Wednesday. It gave us a slight shower of rain. The cloud had a yellow look, which gave it an angry appearance. Ferns and palms will be on sale at Moseley's for the benefit of the Dixie Library on Friday and Saturday of this week. Better call and pick out the ones for yourself. If you want a piano Marchant's Music Company is the place to get it. They don't make a great blow, but they carry the biggest stock of pianos in the state. Call and see them. Mr. Willie I. Green and Miss Maude Ayers were married Sunday in the Lutheran church at the close of the evening service by Dr. J. H. Wilson, the Lutheran pastor. Mr. and Mrs. Green are spending awhile with his parents at Bishopville. J. M. Way is seeking a pardon at the hands of Gov. Blease. His peti tion has been referred to Solicitor Hildebrand. It is quite a lengthy document, making some eighty-two pages. The old man seems to think he was made a scape goat of. The alarm of fire sent in about two o'clock Tuesday morning was a false alarm, there being no fire. The alarm was sent in from Box 34. at the corner of Sunnyside and Amelia streets. This is the second false alarm sent in in the last week. Mrs. Dora Lewis, wife of M. T. Lewis, of this city died at the Sum-i ter Hospital on Tuesday. The fun eral services were conducted at Sun nyside yesterday afternoon at 4:30 J by the Rev. J. L. McLees. Mrs. Lewis was about 45 years of age and a member of the Presbyterian church. There was only one land sale Mon day, and very little interest was tak en in salesday. In the case of Mit tie vs. Bishop, Clerk of Court G. L. j Salley, who is acting judge of pro bate, sold a house and lot in the town of Bowman for $900. This property was bid in by the attorneys. One of the best of motion picture films, "Plis Trust," will be shown at the Theato on Thursday. The April Motion Picture Magazine, price 15c, which is on sale at Sims Book Store, contains the story of this great pic ture, as weil as that of many others which have recently keen seen in Orangeburg. A sequel to His Tru.it will be shown on Friday. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society will give an "Easter Entc r tainment" on Saturday afternoon, April 15th, at Providence church, be ginning at 2:f!0 o'clock. An inter esting program will be carried our. An egg hunt and other amusements provided. Ice cream will be served. The public is cordially invited. The following invitation has been received in the city: "Mrs. Benja min Elfe requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter Virginia Marie to Mr. John Asbury Zeigler on Wednesday even ing the nineteenth of April one thou sand nine hundred and eleven at eight-thirty o'clock, Nine College St., Charleston, South Carolina-" For Easter:?Your costume is not com plete without a "K?HN HAT." EASTER NECESSITIES THAT STYLISH DRESSED WOMEN ARE SELECTING FROM KOHN'S BUSY STORE. SHIMMERING NEW SILKS:?There are two kinds of silks. One sort you see in most stores; the other is seen only at KOHN'S?and we have been doing this for 40 3'ears. You will need a ioulard frock; especially during the spring for little informal affairs. And then summer comes and there will be many cool afternoons at the seashore or mountains. A foulard frock will be in dispensable. In all over printings and floral borders?colors, pink, blu;, cadet, white, coral, champagne, black, navy, etc. 25c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 a yard. These new ideas will add to your appearance:?and after all that is the main idea of women's dress: Pongee silk, essential for coats, blouses and spring and sunmer suits, 27 inch wide, extra quality?85c Messaline petticoats, the petticoat for this season, in all colors for the foulard dress?$7.00. FOULARD AND LINGERIE DRESSES?the first season in this line of goods and our success is gratifying. New arrivals every day. Exquisite designs in blue, tan, black and white, nile, king's blue, etc. Stalling at $3.25,. CHILDREN'S DRESSES:?These save Easter wor ries and tired eyes. You can hardly believe this range of prices but it is true. 85c, $1.15, $2.00 and $4.00. SLIPPERS:?What is Easter without prettily shod feet? We have the prettiest, most graceful shoes in town and for children too. 75 c to $4.00. THEODORE K0HN. KING'S SPECIAL SALE Saturday April 8 Will offer some wonderfu bargains in Chairs, Porch Rockers, and Settees. This $1.00 chair for only 69 cents. Only 6 to one custo mer. See our window dis play. R. C. King. J&coL .cracker Copyyg?l J9t by Outcmlt Adrcrtiilnf? Co.,Cbgo Dear Friend: I like racky crackers very much. The trouble with many crackers is they wont crack. You can get nice crisp crackers in this town if you know where to go. Then your mama can buy lots of things for the table and save herself the trouble of baking. My mama does. Isn't it cheaper to buy these things than to bake them? Nabiscos, Graham, Saltines, Cameo, after dinner, Fig Newtons, Zu Zu, Oysteretts, Lady Fingers, and Cheese Wafers. Your Friend, JACOB. P. S.?You can get all of these baked things at J. A. CRAIG'S PURE FOOD STORE