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rr ? * fJ*r.v..' v . f y The Lancaster News LEDGER J 852 REVIEW 1878 ENTERPRISE 189 J VOL. I. NO. 25. SEMI-WEEKLY. LANCASTER, S. C., DECEMBER, 30, 1905. PRICE FIVE CENTS DFi> c.ftDV The Cotton Association. Its Utility and Some Timely Suggestions for Maintaining the Organization so as to Obtain the Best Results. To the Editor of the News :? -At the request of President of the Cotton Growers1 Association of the ooun'y of Lancaster, I hand >ou for publication a short communication, on the utility of (his association, with me su;:g: siions for keeping up the organization, so as to obtain the best results. The two principal objects that the associa tion lias in view, is that the producer shall limit the production of cotton to the needs of the consumer and thus prevent over-production ; and also that the pr? ducer may learn and know h w to market the same by a combined effort to with hold the cotton, and to place on the market, at one time, onlv siir.h rinantities as will not stagnate or glut the same. These two prime objects of the association can only be accomplished successfully by a combination of the producer and other class es who see piosperity for the south in 8u? h a course ; and by a complete organiza'ion of all classes of bu ine?s men, merch, ants, bankers, manufacturers, laborers, professional men and cotton growers, throughout the cotton growing state", wi?h a view to promote the ends indicated. All c'a^ses of business men are interested in making tho raising of cotton remunerative to tho cotton growers, ard hence every citizen of the cotton producing states should join this association and contribute to maintain ng tho efficiency of the same. Because it will i n *. .11 I ? i ueuein mi * las-ns, anu injure no ono. Tho people are opening tlseii eyes to this important move ment, and they are beginning to see very clearly how they have failed ir. the past to get a fan i ' price for th ir cotton. They i ./ see the foil of rushing their coit' 11 - n *' o r a,,! et 11 at once, , ami ho phov ir.(, 1* 'o tho 1 anils o the spoor.' 'or. They see how th'\' have sold i th-' past I I all ihe'i cot on as fast an thcv , I could gatoer it tiom the field, in the months of Sop?, Oct and No Ivember, and thoy have noticed ^ how it generally rose in prices N alter it had mostly parsed in'o tin* hands of the specula'or, * and how ho has been reaping thy harvest of higher prices af ler the producer had sold. But times are changing; and w:ih the cotton growers associatio < to gather up the fads and in form the people of the state of (\r affairs as they stood in tl'.e past, on tho most important product, is not likely to occurr again. How much tho people who have been holding their cotton, have ,^een benefited by tho Cotton .. Euan a Growers Association alone, i' is hard to tell, but s< me ot the leaders in this movement claim that the action of the associa tion has gained the producer fifteen dollars on evory bale of cotton sold at 11 ? cents per pound. However this majT be, every one is sa'isfied that the association has been the means by which the price of cotton 1?.. a I I - ikvi ucf u ii}'. i lien wny don't everyone join the associat on and aid in maintaining the or_ anization. Then to keep up the organization it is the duty of every one to join, and to earry out tlie resolutions of the parent body and to back up the leaders who are best informed. Harvie Jordan of Ailanta is president, ot the national organization; E. D. Smith of South Carolina is president of the state organization, and field canvasser, and Dr. Strait is president ol the county organization, as we all know. And these men should be our lile leaders, and il we follow them in this matter, we will not only profit, ourselves, hut we will greatly benefit our com mon country. There is 110 dirty politics in this movement, but it is one that every patriot may delight to promote. If any one doubts ttie ability ot these men, ict any one, who may have the least doubt, go out, at the first opportunity, and listen to E. 1). Smith, the field canvasser, and it he does not say that he (Smith) understands the subject and is capable of preseuling it in all its hearings, then I would say that sticn a aoubter need not trouble himselt to listen to argument and oratory?he can not be convinced. Now then let every man in the county join and maintain his home or township organization? pay his dues and his five cents 1?* \ |/vi 1/ajw lADb ) I U ' keep up the organization, and last but not least let him attend each stated meeting of the town ! ship organization, and learn all | he ran of what is being done everywhere to advance and promote the movement. Ever> one should he most careful to pay his ilues and the small amount of I money required to maintain this orraniz it ion. We should all <e? 1 tI;at cotton is one nt the greatest! products entrusted <? the industry of men. Its influence through out the world, is probably greater than any other one product; and let us handle it in a way to promote its culture, ami benefit not only ourselves, but the world of mankind. Let every township organization never neglect to send delegates up to the meetings of tho county organization, so that this county organization shall always he prepared to send the most useful delegates to the meetings of t he state organization. Let us be ever mindful of the great purposes of the movement, and be loyal to the officers of the organization. This is the way to maintain the organization in its integrity, and the way to get fair prices for our cotton in the future, Fire in Vanwyck. Two Stores Burned?McManus<T& Co. and Thompson Brothers Lose Their Stocks and Massey and Yoder Their Store Rooms. 1 7 i- ? viiuwyi K una n disastrous tire last Monday night. Two stores were burned, tho?o of J. II. M eMail us & Co. and Thompson Brothers. The tire occurred about 10 o'clock, and started in the store of McManus & Co., and that building and i s contents, as well as the Thompson store nearby, were consumed before the flame* could be check ed. The origin of the fire is not known, but it is thought to have been accidental. The losses, as reportod here, are as follows : Stock of goods of McManus & Co., valued at $4,000; insurance, $2,900. Rllilrlinrf J I ?>.uKig uv,v/ain<u u.v muiyian us & Co., owned by Mr. R. H. Mftssey, valued at $500,; insurance, $300. Stock of goods of Thompson B. nhers, valued at $7,000,; insui?ic<j, $1,000. B Ming occupied byThomp son Brothers, owned by Mr. J. VI. Yoder, valued at $100,; in suranee, $200. Marriages. Hymen Busy During the Holidays. Mr. Simon Ferrill, son of Mr. Richard Ferrill, and Miss, i^ovii Harris, daughter ot Mr. J hn Harris, were married here la*d ' Sunday by Magistrate VV. P. Caskey. The atlendants were Mr. Will Maddox with Miss Mamie Ferril, and Mr C. II. Priviti with Miss Mamie Kennington. Mr C. H. Privitt and Mi-p. Mary Kennington were married , here the same day by Magistrate L. .1 Perry. Mr dudson Godfrey, tender ot the Stewart school, in Union C only, N. C., ami Mi-s C irno i Robinson, al?o of Union, vor?married the 21st inst int. The ceremony was performed at t hr residenceot Mrs. Hello R'>hincon. in Jackson township. Union Go , l>y the Rev. J. Meek White, <>l Unity. Mairied on the 2 1th ins*1 p. m., at the residence of Mrs. K. J. Usher of Dwisrht. Lancaster, C Mr. Hugh M. Ozhiirn, of Rock Hill, and Miss Susie Gaston, ol Fork Hill. The ceremony was 1.1.- " 1 , J.W"< iuuu ".T HID IVUV. IV. ll, Duffie. and to increase Hie prosperity of the sou>h. Let us remember that without organization, and concert of action, these most do sirable results never can bo accomplished. R. E. Allison, Lancaster, S. C. Dec. 28,1905. Death of Mrs. Eliza J.; Croxton. The Sainted Widow of That F a i t h f u 1 Soldier of the Cross. Rev. John S. Croxton, Dies Christmas Night i --The Burial at Fork Hill.! A f - T."*l T ivir. miza j. rjroxton, widow ol the late Itev. John S. Croxton, died at lier home in Heath Springs last Monday night, after a protracted illness, of paralysis, having received as many as three strokes, the lirst last February and the third a few days before her death. Mrs Croxton was a lady of ex alted christian character, lovable disposition, kind-hearUd and generous,and was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She was a devout member ot the Baptist church. Her life was indeed a benediction. Her influence was evor exorted for the development of all that is ennobling in man or woman, and there are many to day ready to hear willing testimony to the great good accomplished by her. Mrs. Croxton was a daughter of the late Glass Gaston and was in her 70th year, having been 69 years of ago in October last. She leaves the following children: Mr. W. L. Croxton, of Kershaw; Mrs. II. P. Mobley, ol lleath Springs; Mr. A M. Crox on, ol Ada, Indian Territory ; Mrs. M. W. Rankin, of St. George; Messrs E C. and O. C Croxton and Miss E. E. May Croxton, of Heath Springs, and Mr. E M. Croxton, cashier ol lie First National Bank of Lancaster She is also survived by one lister, Mrs. .John Copeland, of Heat li Springs. 1 The remains of Mrs. (Jroxton were hurieti Wednesday at Fork 11)11 church. Dr. Boldridge <>l Lancaster, assisted by the Rev. S N. Watson, of Ilealh Springs, conducted the funeral set vict s. Dr. B. W. Taylor Deal Columbia's Well Known Physician a Victim of Pneu-1 monia. Columbia. S. C., Dec. 27.?Dr. IT. W. Taylor, well-known throughout South Carolina, d ed today of pneumonia, aged 72 year*. 11 is grandfather was a colonel in tho revolution. I)r. Taylor was a colonel in the Conted rate army on General Hampton's staff and was the chief sur ?oon in uimr.'eston liarhor at (lie tall ol Fort Sumter. At the close of the war lie was Rurgeon gen< r al of cavalry of the army of North em Virginia. At his death lie was chairman ot the regents ol the State hospitals. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Lynn, of Columbia, aro spending the holidays with relatives in thi9 county. Death of W. F. Chambers. A Good Man Passes Away After a Lingering Illness. Mr. W. F. Chambers, a well known and highly esteemed citizen of this vicinity, died last Tuesdnv niirlit o.. ; 11~ J ?b--? ?"'?? of six months. He was a son of the late J. H. Chambers and was 58 years old. lie leaves a widow and one child. He is also survived by his mother and three brothers, Messrs. W? D., iS. L and .1. Y. Chambers. Mr. Chambers was a quiet,, peaceable citizen and enjoyed the confidence of all who knew him. lie was a member ol the Methodist church. The burial was at Douglass church Wed 1 - iiwsuiiy aiternoon. Masonic Banquet Jackson Lodge Installs Officers and Celebrates St. John's Day. The recently electod officers of the Masonic Lodge, as publi lied in The News at the time, v. em formally installed last Wednesday night?S'. John's day. At the conclusion ol the impressive ceremonies, which were held in the Masonic temple, a splendid banquet, prepared at Mr. .John W. Elliott's popular restaurant was served. The feast was greatly enjoy* d by all present. A number ol toasts were pioposed and el< quently responded to. The Masons, who aro ever mindful ol the poor and the un> fortunate, had omo of their refreshments sent cut io the# County Home the next day. Union Service at /'rvsbf/i< riat* Church Tomorrow Aiyht. The members of the various chiucliv'f o: bach* wd! m.^i in Uniu.i S.iviee at the I'r.-sbv terU an elituc'i tomorrow ni_li. program lias bct'ii pi'.paivd a& loll o a : 1 1 11v.* Liou: ill i 10 IIOI'll'. Kev. 11 K 1'iniij. >cd. 2 I'-L-f 1 \ a.:; ho rolljr OH ' I i ill It ! - . 11 ?v. I'aol I'u . sL . . '? I*:* i' -111 a I | |'. P.. it5 i U f?t" cliil ui u i?<r ' K in In - irk, Kev .J. 11. lioldriclgj, 1> D 4 Literaluie lor voting po .ple. Ui-v. <Kraser, D.I). 1?r o t i i? r Fraser will pro&ido over I lie meeting. Everybody is invited to aiicad. ?The many friends of Dr. W. M. Crawford, wl?o lias boen> 8 ck lor tho past two or three weeks, will bo pleased lo l^arii that he is gradually improving. ?The store of Merchant Mudson in Waxhaw was burned a few nights ago, we understand. Six bales of cotton belonging to Mr. l'incknoy Sprat t, which were stored in the back part of the building, were destroyed.