Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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R. E. GONZALES FIRST TO EDIT THE GAMECOCK Student Newspaper Made First Appearance Almost Twenty Years Ago ISSUED THRICE MONTHLYI The Collegian, Founded in 1882, Was Carolina's First Stu dent Publication Shortly after the beginning of the twentieth century, a need for a campus newspaper was realized. The moving spirit of this venture was Robert E. Gonzales, who, after his graduation from the University, received national atten tion for his newspaper work. The paper was organized with Mr. Gonzales as its first editor-in-chief, and editors of the different departments chosen from the Euphradian and Clariosophic 'literary societies. It was first published January 30, 1908, and was called The Gamecock. An interesting thing to be noted in the first edition of the paper was the mention that in 1903, from the enrollment of a hundred and seventy-five students, there was a football team that defeated two of the strongest in the South. The Gamecock answered a long felt need on the campus. The Carolinian had become primarily literary at this time, and there was need for a news paper that would prove a medium thru which professor and student would be put in closer touch; to promote a better feeling between the Normal, Academic, and Law Schools; and to p.rint the local news. At the outset, it was published only three times a month. Chief credit for the success of The Gameiock is given to its first editor-in chief, Mr. Gonzales. Although he died on the border in 1916 at the age of about thirty years, he accomplished much dur ing his life, and contributed an infinite benefit to the University by his zeal and enthusiasm for The Gamecock and his work on it. Collegian Appears in 1882 On March 15, 1882, Carolina's first publication, The Collegian, was edited, with John E. Bacon as its first editor in-chief. It was agreed that The Colle gian should be published the fifteenth oi each school monoth. It carried local news, contributions, poetry, and about two pages of jokes. It is of interest to note that the first edition carried three pages of advertisements. Society news also played an important part in its com position. Immediately subsequenA to the Recon struction Period, the name, South Caro lina College, was changed to the Univer sity of South Carolina. At this time, in 1888, The Carolinian, successor to The Collegian, was first published. Its first editor-in-chief was F. Hugh McMaster, a prominent citizen, of Columbia at the present time. The editorial of the first edition of The Carolinian carried a tribute to Dr. McBryde, who was at that time presi dent of the University. The Carolinian carried practically the same things The Collegian had, except that the former was somewhat larger. e. --U.s.c. MELTON GATE TO BE ERECTED SOON (Cowinued from Page One) $5.00; Orin F. Crow, $5.00; W. S. Cur rell, $2.00; S. M. Derrick, $5.00; Irene Dillard,. $10.00; H. N. Edmund(s, $10.00; Clyde M. Ferrell, $3.00; J. Nelson Frierson, $2.00: C2. C. Fishburne, $2.00; R. L. Jones, $3.04); Elizabeth Wh'ite, $5.00: Leila Johnson, $5.00; E. I.. Green, $5.00; Katherine Heywvard, $5.00; B. D). H',dges. $5.00; J. B. Jackson, $4.00; 0. 1.. Keith. $5.00; R. M. Ken nedy, $3.00; Emmett Kilpatrick, $3.00; Malcolm McCrae, $10.00; R. L. Meri wvether, $3.00; Josiah Morse. $3.00; E. TC. Motley. $5.00; Hugh Murchison, $5.00; J. E. Norwood, $3.00; George Edward Olson, $7.50; B. I,. Parkinson, $5.00; Walter F. PRowc, $5.00; Isadore Schayer, $3.00; Frank A. Shufeldt, Jr.. $3.00; Fredl W. Smith, $3.00; J. V. McCall, $2.00; D)an iel Reedl, $2.00; M. K. Walsh, $2.00; Helen L. Smith. $10.00; L. L. Smith, $2.00; Reed Smith, $5.00; Yates Snow dlen, $10.00; Robert L. Sumwalt, $2.00; Perry M. Teeple, $1.00; J. 0. Van Me ter, $15.00; Patterson Wardlaw, $5.00; C. H. Waterfall. $5.00; G. A. Wauchope, $5.00; A. (C. Wilgus, $3.00; G. Croft Williams, $3.00; WVyman IL. WVilliamis, Edward K. Pritchard Wins Debate Medal Former Union College Man Has Been Very Successful in Forensic Activities Edward K. Pritchard of Charleston, a niember of the senior class, uphold. ing the affirmative of the query: "Re solved That the Five Day Week in In dustry Would Advance the Economic and Soc-al Interests of the Country," this week won the Euphradian literary society junior-senior debating medal. Pritchard came to Carolina from Unior College this year. He won the Keitt oratorical contest and represent ed the University in three intercollegi ate debates, in two of which he was successful. He is at present the track coach of Columbia High School, last year's state champions. Jtudges for the debate were Mr. Win.. gate, attorney of the Columbia Bar, and Professors Bradley and Crow. J. R. Pate, of Scranton, president of the Euphradian society, presided. Ken neth Grimisley served as chief marshal. -U.s.c. A group of co-eds sold "tags" Thurs day for the Women's auxiliary of tli American Legion to mark the trees on the University campus with bronze plates in honor of the University boys who fought in the World War. ASSOC] E. A. TODD'S BEAUTY PARLOY and BARBER SHOP PALkMETTO BARBER SHOP Basement Columbia Nationa Bank Building 0. W. Mayfield, Prop. JEROME HOTEL BARBER SHOP Rear Jerome Hotel Lobby I. V. Fry, Prop. M'CA ULEY'S SHOP 1728 Main Street SHA ANDON BARBER SHOP 2811 Divine Street A RCADE BARBER SHOP Mayfieltd Bros. Arcae Buil,ding OMICRON DELTA KAPPA COMES TO CAROLINA (Continued from page one) fraternity.' Leadership is the key-note of Omicron Delta Kappa. To become a member of Omicron Delta Kappa is considered the highest honor that a man may receive at many of the leading universities and colleges throughout the nation. Among the outstanding chapters are those at the University of Virginia, Washington and Lee University, the College of William and Mary, Davidson College and the University ofPittsburgh. Mei who have been members of this frater nity, men who have proven their ability to lead while in college, have invariably held to the high standards of Omicron Delta Kappa after their graduation. -USC 'Her Husband's Wife' Given at Theatre "Her Husband's Wife," a play, will be given again at the Town theater to night. This is the last chance to see the show that has made one of the greatest hits of the season. Some of the critics have gone so far as to say that it is the best production staged this year. The Chinese scenery and the lighting scheme is skillfully applied and add greatly to the effect and in terest of the comedy. ated M of An COLUMBIA . These are Look for the I Members ot It Stands for Servic PA T RON .. WHITE ] SERS - They M Bettet Catch Bus at Canteen-15 Minutes Before Each Schedule TRAVEL BY MOTOR BUS Daily Service Columbia, Camden, Kershaw, Lancaster, Charlotte, Bishop ville, Hartsville, Darlington, Florence, Sumter, Kingstree, Ridgeway, Winnsboro, Chester, Rock Hill, Batesburg, Johnston, Aiken, Augusta, Newberry, Clinton, Laurens, Greenville, St. Matthews, Orangeburg, Charleston, Black ville, Barnwell, Allendale, Fairfax. HAYES BUS LINES, INC. 1800 Main Street Phone 8788 THE STATE BOOK STORE. State Newspaper Building We still have in stock a variety of TEXT BOOKs bought for use of University classes. A number of these texts are still in use. Before buying, consult us...any book in stock is offered at a discount of 15 per cent. aster Barbers 1erica LA BARBER SHOP LOCAL 294 ST. MATTHEWS, S. C. Qualified card and the HRIOLT'S BARBER SHOP This Ad 1223 Main Street IMPERIAL BARBER AND BEAUTY SHOP Next to Imperial Hotel 'EFFE RSON HO TEL e and Protection!/ bARBER SHOP A. D. Sharpe, Mgr. 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