The Lancaster news. (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, April 14, 1906, Image 1
The Lancaster News
LEDGER 1852 REVIEW 1878 ENTERPRISE 1891
VOL. I. NO. 55. SEMI-WEEKLY LANCASTER. S. C., APRIL 14. 1906. PRICE?FIVE CENTS PER CODV.
Another Veteran (ione.
The Venerable Mr. William
Rogers, Confederate Soldier
and Good Citizen, Passes
Away.
Mr. W. 1). ltofiers, a well
known anil most highly esteemed
citizen of this county, died
las' Wednesday night, of heart
Trouble, at the home ot Ids
nephew, Mr. Lonnie Vaughn, in
t)w, Vo~. I- " ?- ?'
unbounded confidence of all who
knew linn, lie was a consistent
member of the Methodist churchHis
remains were buried at Six
Mile church Thursday afternoon/"
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Celebrated his 80th Birthday.
^ Mr. 1. P. Walkup, one of the
oldest and best known citizens
of the Unity neighborhood, celebrated
the 80th anniversary of
his birth last Monday. A bounteous
picnic dinner was served on
the occasion. All of his children
and grandchildren and a goodly
number ot bis neighbors were
present to enjoy the day with
him. Altogether the birthday
Dartv numbered about hhv?h1v.
live. Rev. J. Meek While was
also present and conducted an
appropriate and interesting religious
service.?Waxhaw Enterprise.
Death of Mrs. N. Spray.
WMrs. W. N. Spray died at thel
home of her son-in-law, Mr. John '
YailCle, at Van Wyck last Sat-1
urday evening, aio r a lingering
illness. Il? -art-failure was the
immediate cause of her death. |
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U' iu?a?'iio ? r i u i/Ui iru UUIlUn^
at Six Mile L're-ibylori ?n church.
Mrs. Spray had lived to a ripe
old (age and was a good christian !
woi.'uan.?Waxhaw Enterprise. |
J V
I>r. W. E. Burton, ol Birmintr I
ham, Ala., oil Wednesday, shot
and killed his wile, fatally
wounded Dr. T. T. Thaxton,
whuin he found at his home with
Ills wife and other members ot
the family, and then committed
suicide by cutting his own throat.
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? unii i un auctiuii. ne iisui
boenJiviiifi this year with fiih old
friend Capt. J. C. Foster, on the
lalter'8 plantation in the Waxhaws,
but when taken sick, about
three woeks ago, he went to his
nephew's.
Mr. Rogers was born and reared
in Chester county, hut had
been a resident of this county
many years, lie was about 78
years of age. He was a Oonfed I
erate veteran, having served in
Jenkins's brigade. Mr. Rogers]
was a widower, his wife, who was]
M iss Mollio Patterson, daughter
of the lamented ltev. Wm. l'at-j
terson, having died a number of |
years ago, about a year after their
marriage.
Mr. Rogers was a man of sterling
character and enjoyed the
Death of Mrs. Davidson,
Daughter of late Daniel C..
Wolfe.
Charlotte Ob-server, of Wednesday:
Mrs. .John \V. Diyidson,
mother ol Mr. Walter II Davidson,
of the linn of Duvidt-on A:
Wolle, ol this city, died at her
liome in Pleasant Valley, S. C.
last Monday night at 12 :30
o'clock. She had a stroko of
paralysis last. Friday, afier
which s-lie never rallied or re
gained consciousness. She had
been in feeble health for several
years. The funeral took place at
Pleasant Hill Methodist church
yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. Amanda Wolfe Davidson
was a daughter ot the late Daniel
C. Wolte, ol Pleasant Valley,
and a sister of Mr. J. K. Wolle,
ol this city, and John I) Wolle,
of Pleasant Valley. She was 55
years old and leaves a hutband
and one child, Mr Walter H.
Davidson, of Charlotte. She was
a woman of fine character, and
had been a consistent member
of Pleasant 1H11 church for
many years.
Terrible Disaster in Naples
Caused by the Eruptions
of Mount Vesuvius.
Naples, April 11.?A frightful
disaster has occurred in the cen
ter of this city, following the
eruptions of Mount Vesuvius.
Two hundred people, it is estimated,
were buried this morning
in the ruins ot the market
Mount Oliveto, when the roof
collapsed under the weight of
I cinders from the volcano. The
exact number ot people within
the building at moment ol the catastrophe
is not. known, and the
list of fatalities is problematical.
The work ol rescue progressed
during the morning hours, and j
neiore no'ui seven bodies liad
been removed and seventy injur
ed persons taken from the rums.
The disaster was appalling.
The court yard covers 000
square feet, and was roofted.
The sp ice wit hin was unusually
crowded with buyers and their
children, the aciden happening
at the hour ol the day who 1 t :i 1?
is most brisk. Kivd displays of
flowers, truite and vegetables
contended lor buyers, wliile the
market women screamed their
wares and joked with their'
customers. LitIlochildren played
ahou' tlm stands, adding gaiety
to the scene, I tie likejof which is
not witnessed outside oi Na
pies.
Suddenly, with scarcely tremor
oi warning, there was a ter
rille cra-h, ami the brilliant
sight* disappeared in a cloud ot
dust, while shrieks of agony
rent the a;r.
The famous Greene an I Gaytior
trial, which has been in pro
gress in Savannah lor three
months, ended Thursday in a
verdict of guilty. The judge's
charge to the jury was 8 hours
in length.
Attention. Farmers!
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A Strong Appeal to the Farm- I
I
ers to Stand Loyally by the
I C
Cotton Growers' Associa-1
tion?Reduce Cotton Acre- }
age, Plant more Corn and f
Build Warehouses Force-.'
fully Urged. r
I
The co'ton growers' Associa I'
tion for this county, as well as '
the Associations a' 1 over the cot- v
ton states, all uld now he com- v
pactlv organized, before a seed f
of cotton is planted tor the new *
j ear; in order that we may stand f
together in solid phalanx, and
act it* concert. That the best I
results may be obtained by the ?
producer in securing a fair price c
tor his cotton, the mandates of c
the officers of the association i
throughout the cotton belt should t
be obeyed, not only as to the 1
acreage to be planted, but also
as to the price and manner of
l utlintr the notion o?? ?*?
_ _ w.xwv/ll W?? CIIO 111(1'"
ket. There is no other way to
secure uniformity of purpose and
concert of action, in this matter, ]
except by thorough organization,
and a strict maintenance ot the
organization. Half-hearted work
I and an incomplete oganiz ition
will not avail. There are some
people who*stand aloof, and reluse
to join and obey the man- I
dates ot the Association, and say '
it is a good thing ?or others to 1
undertake this laudable work, '
but that they can do better by ^
acting independently for them- .
1
selves. Such a class are selfish, f
and unpatriotic, because they ,
fully realize the good effects ol j
the association, but. think that t
for their own interest it is better t
for them to stay out, plant as I
much cotton as they please and t
take advantage ot the pood work r
accomplished by the Association. '
Now this is not honest and commendable
1 have board a few
men, and some who patronize
the bucket shops say that Col. z
ilarvie Jordan, the President of i
Parent Assoria'ion, Mr. R. I), i
Smith, the eilicient President of *
the State Association, Mr. Hyatt <
and Mr. Weston are working for f
large salaries, and art- just fool- *
ing the people. This ie contenip |8
ta.u ...ii. -i
vtuio titiiv aim needs no retuta ! 1
fioii; l?ut il m-ikes all po ?d cilizens
tired to listen to such nonsense
These men are workinp
in a pool cause, and should be
paid lor their work. (Jo!. Ionian iN
and Mr. Smith have traveled all M
over the cotton states, uruitip 1
orp miz iiion and tli plans of the 1
Ass elation, s > iliat v? e here in 1
S >uth l/Mrolina !'S W..11 ... ..II !"
, .? ?? II IP <111
other cotton tr rowers, may J
reap I lie advantage of the com-I
hined work. (1
l?ut we ouglit io understand
distinctly, tlial lliesc men how i *
ever industrious and eiTecient 8
they may be in their work, can
not accomplish anything at all j
unless they c;-n induce the peo-jti
pie to organ z1, and carry out t
the plans ot the Association. I \
i
)>*ganidation, and strict obolience
to the recommendations
ire absolutely essential. The
dans of the Association, if fol- I
owed by the people, will most j
:ertainly secure good prices for
he cotton they raise. This is as!
>lain as two and two make,
our. The people have
>o\ver to do this thing, it
hey will act generally in conerf.
Then cut down your acreage
>v one third, and plant the same
n coin, and you will make
10 mistake. Build you a public
vare house in every town io
vhioh to store your cotton and
ireseiye it. in good condition,
intil you can place it on the
narket in quantities so as not to
5lut. the market at one time
Vnd sell only a* the prices sug
rested by the Association. Those
if us who are now holding our
:otton, will get 15 cents for it,
f we will only hold it long
inough. Be loyal to the Associa
ion.
K lli. AlllSOIl.
The Mackey Block
Dr. Mackey to go Ahead
With the Erection of a
Fine Brick Building at Corner
Main and Gay Streets.
Dr. J. F. Mackey has decided to
50 ahead with the erection of a
handsome 2 story brick building
it the corner nf Main. ?.1
?..w. Mum auu \_tay
streets, which improvement it
wan announced in The News a
veek ago the doctor had in
contemplation. Cherry & Co. bejan
yesterday to move their stock
>f goods out of the building at
jresent on the site, preparatory
0 the removal of the building to
;he west corner of the lot. Dr.
Markov and family, who reside in
he second story of the house, will
emain in the building while it is
>eing moved. Contractor Birni
ngham will probably Rtart Mnn
lay the work of removal.
I)r. Mac key has not fully decid
>d on the plans of his new build
ng. Mr Adam (t an son, of New
1 ork, is expected to arrive here
Monday,to advise with thejdoctor
mout the plans. It seems to be
lefinitely settled that quarters
or the First National Brnk will
je fitted up in the new building,
md that Cherry A* Co., will ocru
>y one of the store rooms, for,
heir stock of dry goods and gro- i
teries.
?County Supervisor Gardner,
vho, ?s prtvioUs!\ stated, is in
eresling hinvelf in behalf of ami
nrrease in the pensions of I
lit* willows oi Mexican soldiers
n lliis county. It rwarrfod to
mm iter Tillman in Washington
'esterday full information as to
lie ?sip, financial condi'ion, e<c,
it each widow.
Miss flattie Taylor v -ni to
iVaxhaxv yesterday, to v - it rel
it ives.
A tornado in Texas Thursday
dmo.u com .e'elv destroyed the
own of Bru^s. Two persons
vere kilhd an 1 'd irty injured.
j PERSONAL,
.Mr*. R. A. Dobson, ol Kershaw,
ls visitim* her brother, Mr. Geo.
W. Williams, ami family.
Messrs J. II. Witherspoon, W.
T. Williams and J. P. King attended
the Shfiners' meeting in
Columbia this week.
Mr. J. K Harris, oi the Heath
Springs section, spent Wedues.
day night with relatives in Lancaster.
We are indebted to him
lor a pleasant call while here.
Mr. R. I) K. Barton and two
sons, Messrs John and Poovey
Barton, of Lancaster, came over
Saturday and spent until Monday
with the former's sister, Mre.
Janie R. Ballard, on Hampton
street.?Rock Hill Herald.
Miss Maude Gregory, who lias
been teaching school in Clarendon,
relumed home this week,
her school having closed.
Mr. A. ?J. (hark, of Lancaster,
was in this city for a few hours
yesterday. Mr. Clark i6 an old
newspaper man who has a large
number of friends here.?The
Columbia State.
Miss Enola Harnett, of Rook
Hill, is visiting Mrs. O O. Ferguson,
of Jones X Roads.
Miss Herbert Kaminer, of Gadsden,
is visiting her sister. Mr^
M. S. W it hers peon.
Mrs. Scruggs, of Kershaw, i^
visitintr Mrs. William F^ew.?
liock Hill Record.
Mr. J. E. Creed, formerly of
Heath Springs, but now farming
in Kershaw county, was in town
yesterday. He paid this oflice a
pleasant call while here.
Mrs. Leroy Sprines, of Lancaster,
came over today to aMend
the funeral services of little May
Davidson.? Rock Hill Record.
Mrs. R. E. A. Huey, of Jacksonham,
and her son Mr. Claude
Huey, of Cheraw, have gone to
Wildwood, Fla., to visit relatives.
Mr. Walter Huey accompanied
his mother as far as Camden.
Southern Kvprfmt ('otnimti?/'?
(iooil Sr.rrire?ttn Sew l>elieerq
Wn\ton.
The Southern Express Company
continues !<? do ihe riuht
thing by Lancaster. In fact, ever
since The News ' e^an its agiialion
for the removal of the Express
ollice up town, and for
other improvements in Lancaster,
the company has evinced a
desire to do everything in reason
for the convenience and accommoda'ion
ol lis patrons lieie.?
A p." irri en' official <>f ilie company.
Mr. Parks, prompllv came
In l.anca-U r, ami looking over
lhe situ ition. d?-> i ied tu have ihe
Express oilice transferred from
the depot to a cen'ra! point up
town, which was accordingly
done, as noted in The News at,
tlie time.
Tnis w< ok the Express company
had snipped to its agent
i.<-r , Mr. L. P. Roddey, a handson
o new delivery wagon, which
is now being used to deliver ex
press matter in any pari of town.
The turnout is a credu to the
community and rd'oLiether in
keeping with Lancaster's progress.