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DIED FROM FALL THE SAD FATE THAT BEFELL MR. JOHN M. BERRT. heavily Laden Beer Wagon, Wliieh He Was Driving, Runs Over Him With Fatal Result. That was a sad fate that befell Ur. John M. Berry near Charleston on Wednesday. Here are the par ticulars of it as we find them in the Charleston Evening Post: Z "The coroner's inquest into the death of John M, Berry, who died Wednesday in St. Andrew's parish, while' driving a Schlitz beer delivery wagon, resulted in a verdict that the deceased came to his death by accidentally falling from his wagon seat to the roadway, and being run over by the front, right side wheel of a heavily loaded wagon, hemor rhage being the direct cause. The body was shipped this morning by J. Henry Stuhr, to Bowman, the former home of the dead man. "Frank White, a colored youth, about-.eighteen years of age, was the main witness at the inquest. He was riding with Mr. Berry along the road near Bear Swamp, about four teen miles from Charleston, and he said that the driver suddenly sway ed back and forth, and-as the wagon ran into a hole in the road he fell forward^ and was . under the frout wiheel of the heavily loaded wagon before the mules could .be stopped. Tftey started to run away and White, seeing the prostrate body in the 'road, became frightened, also, and urged the animals to the nearest ?.sljQTe; where -he sought help. ' "The body of the dead man" was taken charge of by the magistrate and sent to Charleston. His collar ?bone was crushed, and the mark of the wheel across his chest could be plainly seen. Relatives of Mr. Ber ry, took charge of the body later, and had it taken to the undertaking es tablishment of Mr. Stuhr, where an inquest was held. Mr. Berry, form erly .a school teacher, had been driving the .beer wagon for about two: months. He was fifty-nine years of age." :Mr. Berry..was a very intelligent, -brjjght man, and taught school in several sections of this county. Had it not been for a habit he acquired, which has wrecked so many great and .good men, he might have rose to prominence in the affairs of county and. State. He was a-pleasant, gen , ial man, and had many friends hi all sections of this county, who will regret to hear of the sad fate that 4ias befallen him. Peace, sweet peace, to his ashes. BRAACH VILLE PERSONALS. Notes Concerning People Going Here and There. ?Branchviile, July 22nd?Special: Air. D. A. Sauls and daughter, Miss IMattie, of Beaufort, came up Fri day ..to visit- Mr. Saul's. sister Mrs. John J. Jones. Mr Sauls is one of the .leading merchants of Beaufort. Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Fairey, of Kingstree, are spending a few days with Mr. Fairey's mother, Mrs. Heap. ?Messrs. P. P. Bethea, and J. L. Lyons will leave today, far Baltimore Yia Savannah and the Merchaus and Miners T. Co. .;Mr. John Westburry, his son Al exis and .daughter Wiunie of Char leston are visiting relatives and friends in town. 'Miss Irene Murpb, of St. George, was the guest for a few days last week of her aunt, Mrs. L. P. Connor. <C. H. Hearadon of Eutawyille had ?business in town last week. IfcTiss Annie Bryan .left last Satur day for Savannah, where she will sjpend some time, with- friends and relatives. 'Mr. Rubin Altman, of Anderson, snesat several deys in town this week as the yuest of his class mate, Nor man,. Byrd. Mrs. Allen McFarlen and children left last week, for Laurens. where they have gone to spend the sum ?Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Thompson, or SaA'annah. are visitng relatives and friends near town. IMjrs. T. C. Sinoak. who has been spending time at her old home at JeakinsviHe, returned home this week. H. B. Black, who has been engag ed in business at Saint Stephens, is at home for a short time. :Miss Eula Dukes has reurned from a visit of several days at Springfield. (Dr. S. J. McCracken. has vreaG.be Dr. S. J. McCracken, returned this week from a professional visit to Durham. N. C. List of letters. The following is the list of let ters remaining unclaimed in the Or ?a?pburg Post Office lor week end ing July 19th. Daniel. R. Bell. E. W. Brown. Mrs. Sallie Daniels. Mrs. Maggie Faust. dijduer Jackson (Special Delivery). Samuel Jackson. J. J. Jarvis. Mrs. Lueda Jenkins. ?Mrs. Marrie Sherpet. Mrs. Minnie Shuler. A. W. Sprinkle. A Remarkable Occurrence. The inhabitants of West Russell enjoyed , a very delightful sensation yesterday,.-, afternoon.. Mr. U. ?. 3,rn$rty. discovered, .a new species of ijrveje^,,among, the '. many specimens now being cultivated by the. street department, in the, djtch near, Win aor street. He deserves credit., as the weeds are real thick and it takes a goad eye to find a special kind, j HOLLY PULL HAPPENINGS. ! Campaign Meeting.?Charleston Ral ly.?Other News. Holly Hill, July 22?Special: A thunder storm Monday afternoon broke the heat wave which has been , distressing us, and now we are hav ing rain and cool weather, j The frtimars not being up with their work, do not welcome the rain, but rejoice to see the cool weather. Speaking is at .hand; Tuesday the j State candidates edified a number of our citizens at St. George. Among those from this place were Messrs. Ira E. Hart, J. D. Murray, L. M. Murray, Pres Jackson, C. M. Hart, Gordon Wiggins and J. L. Smith. The following gentlemen were in at tendance at Orangeburg Wednesday: Messrs E. F. Shingler, A. R. Knight, M. L. Breland, L. L. Hart, R. G. Car son, L. A. Carson. S. E. Felder, H. Hart, J. L. Wiggins, J. F. Felder. Dennis Gilmore and A. F. Joyner. Revival services at Target and Bethlehem Methodist Churches have been successfully carried on during ' the last few weeks. The pastor in charge, Rev. Stevenson was ably as sisted in the first of these meetings by Rev. Harmon of Copes, in the sec ond by Rev. Walter Way, of Saluda. Holly Hill was well represented at the W. O. W. Picnic, held at Prov idence last week. Those who attend ed report a large crowd and a good time. Friday at Corinth Baptist Church, the Holly Hill Township Sunday School Convention, held its second annual session. There were present distinguished speakers and leaders in Sunday School work. The ad dresses of these, with the discussions and talks of the home leaders, will sustain and increase the earnest ef fort' being put forth to better , the conditions of our Sunday Schools. .Morning and afternoon sessions were held; dinner being served on the pleasant grouuds in picnic fashion; as usual among our people there was plenty of it, and many were the bas ket of fragments fo be carried away. The Holly Hill Delegation to the good roads rally in Charleston were as follows: A'. B. Bennett and par ty, consisting of Mrs. Bennett, Miss Pearle Gilmore, Messrs. S. E. Fel der, and W. S. Hart, Mr. R. F. Way and party consisting of Misses Uona Way, Berty Matheny, and Cherry, Harvy, Mr. H. M. Heesenmann, and party consisting of Messrs. J. H. Wiggins, E. C. Harvey, Jr., and Keat ing Felder, .Mr. I. W. Bull and part." of Mrs. H. M. Heesenmann, Miss Vir ginia Felder a*:d Mr. J. F. Polder. All were delighted with the trip, and above all, charmed with Char leston's hospitality^ ?Miss Lizzie Wiggins of Eutawvllle returned home Monday after spend ing several days with her aunt, Mrs. W. D. Gilmore. Mr. H. K. Silkins, a former resi dent was a welcome visitor in town yesterday. Mrs. J. F. Folk and children who has been visiting relatives in Colleton County, returned Tuesday night. Mr. W. C. Sadler and family, who has been visiting in the up-country have.returned. Mr. R. Gordon is acting teller at the bank during the disbility of Mr. S. C. Rhame; who is rapidly recover ing from a . broken. leg.. His many friends hope to see him on the streets in a few days. Happily Married. Near North on Thursday week Miss Agnes Hydrick. daughter of Mr: and Mrs. A. J. Hydrick was mar ried, to. Robert Arlington Brown of Lake City. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. T. L. .Belvin at ? p. m. at the.residea.ee of the bride's parents. Miss Essie Hydrick was maid of honor and wore a lovely gown of white crepe de chene, with pearl trimmings, and.carried pink carnations and ferns. R. Leo Carter of Washington was- best man. The bride wore a gown of white satin, duchess lace and chiffon, the only ornament being a necklace of pearls and sapphires, and carried a shower bouquet of bride's roses, lil ies of the valley and ferns. The bride entered with her brther, A. J. Hy drick. Esq., of Orangeburg. After the ceremony a reception was held. Sympathy Tor Bereaved -Parents. The Orangeburg correspondent of The News and Courier says: "Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Sheridan, now of Walterboro, .have the sympathies of a host of relatives and friends in this' county in the great bereavement they sustained last Saturday in the death of their daughter. Miss Louise. Mr. and Mrs. Shoridan are both na tives of this county. Mr. Sheridau is a brother of Mrs. Jas. L. Sims, of this city. Mrs. Sheridan was Miss Effie Dantzler before her marriage, and was reared near Elloree. Motor Car Service. The following message has been sent out from Washington by the Southern Railway officials: "Happy to inform you that the Southern Rail way and Blue Ridge Railway com panies are arranging to inaugurate an electric motor car service between Greenville and Anderson. S. C, via Helton, on or before August 1, which will be in addition to the present steam service between these points." The Southern is doing all it can to serve its patrons with safety and dispatch. Monday \mst- Day. ?Monday. July 25. at 12 o'clock .neon is the final time limit for the filing of pledges and paying of as sessments for all those who intend to enter, the rare . for the various county offices this year. Candidates, should :take notice and govern them selves accordingly. It will be re membered that.last year seveial of the candidates forgot., to. attend to these important matters and were rufed out of the-race. BOWMAN NEWS. Showery Weather Continues.?Notes of Personal Interest. Bowman, July 22.?Special: The continued showery "September-like" weather, with an unusual drop in temperature for the past three days is about "frazzled out" and an im provement in weather conditions may now be looked for, "a consumati::n devoutly to be wished." Very lit tle plowing has been accomplished during the week, except the sowing and covering of peas in cotton alleys where land was high and dry enough. This week's weather has been a com plete backset to many who had plans laid for a completion of farm work so far as the plowing on the farms is concerned. Messrs. P. C. Riley and Philip Mc Cants spent Tuesday at Vance on business. Postoffice Inspector Connerly was in town Wednesday on an inspec tion tour. Everything as far as known was found to be all 0. K. Mr. J. M. Willson has commenced the erection of a large commodious dwelling opposite to the one now living in. Arhhitect Johanson, who resides at Orangeburg and Mr. Mitchel also of the same city has the contract for erecting a res idence for Mr. E. N. Mittle of Bowman that will be an ornament to the upper portion of town. Mr. Mit tle had the old dwelling torn down, sometime ago preparatory for the commencement of this work. Miss Ethel Evans returned to Bow mari yesterday after a visit of some weeks with her sisteh, Mrs. J. B. Prichett of St. Matthews. ? Treasurer A. D. and Mrs. Fair are spending a few days at the home place this week. Dundee. Buried in Bowman. Bowman, July 22?Special: Many of this community were shocked on Wednesday when it was learned that Judge D. B. Berry had received a 'phone message late Tuesday eve ning that his brother, John M. Berry had been accidentally killed by a heavy express wagon running across the body. The body was brought here for burial on the train Wednes day and was intered at Shiloh church in the afternoon. He is survived by his wife and one child, a daughter about 12 years old, an aged mother, Mrs. Mary Berry, two brothers, Judge D. B. Berry and S. W. Berry, eight sister, as follows: Mrs. F. L. Shuler. R. F. D. No. 1; Mrs. O. P. Felder, R. F. D. No. 2; iMrs. Felicia Myers, Branchville; Miss Mattie Berry, Savannah, Ga.; Mrs. Laura Denison, Charleston; Mrs. Le la Willson, Rincon, Ga! Mrs. H. W. Browning, Branchville; Mrs. Oscar Smoa. Columbia. Smoak, Columbia. .STRIKES A GOOD FLOW. St. Matthews Has a Splendid New Well of Pure Water. Our good friends at St. Matthews will have something to drink. When the county was voted dry their at tention was turned to digging deep wells, in which they have met with great success, so much so, that St. Matthews can boast of one of the most perfect systems of water supply in the State. The town has just com pleted the digging and equipping of a second deep well, sorethinig over 200 feet in depth. The yield or this well is an average of 65 gallons to the minute. The water is clear and cold, and first class for drinning pur poses. The necessity of this additional water supply is splendid evidence of the town's rapid development. The original plant consist of one deep well, with a standpipe which holds 75,000 gallons of water placed for ready .high pressure. Located at the well is a duplicate reservoir which holds 125.000 gallons. When the system was first install ed it was entirely adequate to meet the demands of the citizens, but new residences have gone up, citizens have abandoned wells and had wat erworks placed in their residences, and the demand in general for city water has .become so great that im provements were imperative. Drowned Himself. iSamuel James, a colored man, was found dead in the Bdisto River late Thursday afternoon by William Pearson, a white fisherman of this city. James' body was found lodged upon a log. the head and chest be ing above the water. The drowned man could l>e seen from the large bridge crossing the river at the foot of Russell street. James was a suf ferer from consumption and it is thought that he drowned himself. He formerly lived in Florida and desired to return. Owing to his bad health, he was unable to do so and on last Monday he told his sister he was goinj* to the river. She stated that she searched for him but that he has been missing since last Monday tin till found in the river on Thursday afternoon. Had Them Puzzled. Yesterday when the body of Sam uel Jones was found in the river it was a long time before anyone re moved it. The reason of this was that Coroner Rickenbaker was sick, his deputy Dr. Hydrick being away, and Magistrate Brunson being away, it was a puzzle to Chief and 'his as sociates how to proceed with the dead man's body. Attention Veterans. Camp. Thomas J. Glover, No. 457, U. C. V., attend your regular quar terly meeting to be held at Young America Hall, Orangehurg. S. C, on Tuesday next. July 26th, 1910. at 12 o'clock a. m. A full attendance desired as important matters will be presented. By order of the com mandant. F. S. Dibhle, Adjutant. VISITS BOWMAN SECTION. Some of the Men Who Are Develop ing That Country. The editor of the Christian Ap peal recently paid a visit to the Bow man section and here is what he says about some of the good people living in that part of the country. .Mr. E. N. Mittie. an old New berry boy and graduate of the Citadel, went to Bowman a mere youth to teach the Graded school. He is less than twenty-seven years of age, but is one of the lessees of the Branch ville and Bowman; railroad, cashier I of the bank, a promoter of the new oil mill and one cf the most populai men in the town. He is doing suc cessful work in building up Bow man. Dr. D. E. Connor, a graduate of Wofford and a practicing physician lives at Bowman, and in addition to his regular practice conducts a suc cessful merchan-tile business. Our readers will not locate a correspon dent for this paper whose letters have been read with pleasure and profit by all of our subscribers. Pres sure of his business engagements alone prevent Dr. Connor writing oftener for the paper. Mr. B. O. Evans is perhaps the youngest-old rural mail deliverer in the state?he is quite a youth de spite his years and is never happier than when handling a neat letter to a young lady or the Christian Ap peal to a subscriber. He will renew his youth and also his acquaintance with our readers very soon. We are grateful to him and others for their kindness. Capt. L. P. Connor is an old vet eran and one of the men who lifted Orangeburg county out of the slough of Republican misrule and financial demoralization. His coun ty has several times rewarded him for his faithful public services by giving him the highest offices at her disposal. The condition of his health probably kept him out of the race for governor this year. ?Mr. W. M. Punches is an enthusi ast on the subject of fruit and has prepared to go into the business on an extensive scale. The orchards of Orangeburg county are yielding their owners good returns at -little expense. ELLOREE COMPANY. Roll of Thut Company Which Went to Chickamuuga. The following is a list of the offi cers and men of Company G, 3rd Reg. N. G. S. C.. of Elloree, S. C, to attend the encampment at Chic amauga: Capt. Thomas W. Strock. 1st. Lieut. Thomas W. Collier. 2nd Lieut. John W. Wactor. 1st Sgt. Cleveland L. Ulmer. Q. M. Sgt. Edward Hull. Sgt. Darious W. McEachern. Sgt. Thomas M. Felder. Sgt. Jefferson B.-Way. Sgt. Jeh.ua A. Irlck. Corp. John H. Felder. Corp. Olin G. Dantzler. Corp. George M. Hariey. Corp. Thomas T. Rork. Corp Preston P. Hungerpiller. Corp. Otto H. Strock. Cook, John B. Kemmerliu. Cook, Dave F. Jones. Privates. Manly L. Avinger. Lewis D. Brandeuburg. Dibble S. Berry. E. L. Bull. Robbie L. Bull. George H. Bull. Jessie B. Dantzler. Pearcy C. Evans. Arthur M. Felkel. Eddie D. Heatley. John H. Har.berson. Edward D. Jones. George D. Kemmerliu. John H. King. Clarence H. Murray. Lewis E. Murray. Henry C. McEachern. Robert D. Martin. . , Myers, Paul B. Leland Parier. Herman W. Pearcy. James B. Rourk. Willie Rush. Larrie A. Rush. Ben- L. Rush. William L. Shuler. Edward B. Shuler. Tommie M. Shuler. Homer G. Shuler. .John D. Shuler. Pinckney A. Shuler. George W. Smith. George M. Smith. Dave Thomas. Clarence M. Waltz. Thomas .1. Wactor. Ernest S. Wactor. Fuiinci-s' Institute. Formers' institutes, according to the Clemson college institute party itinerary, are to be held In differ ent parts of this county during four days. The first institute is to he held at Elloree on next Wednesday. July 27. The party will go to Jam ison on July 28 and the following two days institutes will be held at Providence, a rich farming section of Orange bur}; county. The insti tutes this year will not be held at the larger towns in this county but in the rural districts mainly, .so that the larger number of farmers might be reached and the greatest work ac complished. Large, picnics have been arranged for most of the institutes and successful occasions are expect ed. SolriJers Home Again. The Tillman Volunteers, who are becoming better known as Company "L" returned Thursday morning from their ten days encampment at Chicamauga Paork. Ga. All the boys were glad to be back home again, although they had a delightful time while on the encampment. The lo cal company was highly praised by all who watched them. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS PICKED UP ALL OVER TOWN BY OUR REPORTERS. What is Happening All Over the County.?Local Items of Personal Interest to Our Readers. The rain has slacked up a little, let us hope it will remain so. Candidates may come and go, but the campaign goes on forever. Policeman R. F. Jennings is spend ing his vacation in Gastonia, N. C. From Tuesday until the last of August the county candidates will be expected to give us something in teresting. On Tuesday Orangeburg will have the opportunity of hearing the can didates opening salute. Let is ccme, gentlemen. Only four men will go to the leg islature from Orangeburg Coumy, which means some candidate will be disappointed. Mrs. J. A. Hutto, of Livingston, Mrs. J. F. Hutto and Miss Bessie Hutto have gone to Saluda, N. C, to spend a- month. Mr. J. W. Collier, of Branchville, working in Charleston at the car penter's trade, fell off a scaffold and broke both arms the other day. We beg to call the attention of our readers to the card of Mr. Miles O'Riley which appears in this is sue. ? He is in. the race for the Leg islature. It is said that the Band Director kept the concert, a secret last night so that Jupiter Pluvius would not hear of it and send rain. But you! know how it was. Mr. E. F. Elwell, representing the! Carolina, Clinchfield and Ohio Rwy., was in the city yesterday in. the in terest of an excursion over that road into the fountain of Virginia. AM candidates should remember that they must file their pledges and pay their assestments with the coun ty board before 12 o'clock Monday, or they will not be allowed to enter the primary. As a result of the Clefson exam ination held in the court house some few days ago Mr. Virgil Bryant, of this city, and 'Mr. H. H. Felder, of Vance, passed. Of the other contes tants 7 were conditioned and 2 fail ed. The Leeuville News says Miss An na Nichols left last Wednesday for Orangeburg where she visited her uncle, Mr. Wertz. She is now with Mrs. Weeks of Elloree, and will re main about three weeks. The dance isiven by the Dixie Club came off Thursday evening and fif teen or twenty couples were present to enjoy the occasion. The dance j broke up about half-past two, and all present enjoyed themselves im mensely. The town council of St. Matthews ?has greatly improved west Bridge street by the construction of a first class concrete drain through the business section of the town. The street is now being coated with sand 1 and clay composition. Midway News Items. .Midway. July 22?Special: Mr. | and Mrs. G. W. Smith and family spent last Sunday at the home of! Mr. ?. T. Smith. We are having quite unusual ' weather for the time of year. Has been raining all the week and it is real cold. * Mrs. J. L. Risher of Charleston is spending sometime with relatives here. The Revival meeting will begin at Jericho Church next Monday night We hope to have a very successful meeting this year. Mr. Julian Evans and family left Thursday for Saluda, N. C., where they will spend sometime. Misses Angie HungerpMler and Vernie Smith are spending sometime with Mrs. E. A. Felkel. Mrs. M. ?. Hungerpiller and chil dren are spending sometime with Mr J. J. Hungerpiller and family. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jourdalii and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Felkel spe:i Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Felkel. The farmers are still behind with their work and crops are very bad in this section. We are not expect ing but a half of a crop of corn and cotton. Missss Rosa and Scherer Hunger piller spent last Sunday with rela tives near Creston. Mrs. J. E. Jourdaiu and lather.) Air. T. F. Huffman are spending a few days this week with relatives at Fort .Motte. Mrs. W es ton McGrew returned to her home at Suniter last Wednesday. We regret to know that Mrs. S. J. Smith has been sick for the past week. Hope to hear of her recovery soon. Husiness Locals. Balance feed for horses. Ground oats, corn and alfalfa. f>;"c per b*t. Phone 50. Avers & Williams. Avers & William's Dairy Feed will produce milk. $1.;5 5 per sack. Phone ??. Fresh turnips and Rutabaga seed at Ayers and Williams. Poultry Powders are guaranteed to prevent and cure all diseases of the poultry or money back. Avers & Williams. Must Serve Time. John Ayers of CaUioun county, convicted of manslaughter, lost his appeal to the supreme court Thurs day in a case of unusual interest, and must serve a sentence of two years. The verdict of the circuit court was guilty of manslaughter and the sentence was two years on the chaingang or in the State peni tentary. CRAIG'S Beginning Ju]y 20th and Continuing All the Summer. We will sell you the best and nicest line of Summer groceries ever shown in Orangeburg. We do not promise to save you 25 per cent, on what you buy, but will sell you the Best Goods at the Lowest Prices Net odds or ends but brand new goods, every article a bargain. WHY BOTHER WITH COOKING Why spend your time in the kitchen while all the others are out enjoying themselves. Among our canned goody you can provide a whole ready to eat dinner from soup to desert. Stop in and see what an immense choice you have at this grocery. We Have the Goods We Have the Prices Do not buy till you see our fancy line ol- table delicacies. Re member the place Pure Food Store PHONE 15 Life Fire Accident Health Plate Glass Automobile Liability Tornado ZE1GLER & DIBBLE, INSURANCE Orangeburg South Carolina Mistakes- A^e Easy for the plajrer, the terror of the listener. Errors are easy, too, in piano purchasing if one depends on outward* appearance solely. You know there are "furniture" pianos. If you want a genuine musical instrument at reasonable cost be sure to see the stock on our sales floor?listen ? as they are played, get our prices and then be assured of real value for the money you invest. M-arehaot feie Co. ORANGEBURG. S. C. Mowing the Lawn is not hard work if you habe the right kind of a nicwier. Now this kind is-just yhat M. O. DANTZLER is offering to his patrons. Easy running, of exceeding durability, per fectly adjusted bearings and self sharpening knives, carefully harden ed and tempered. M. O. Dantzler LIFE ON THE LAWN when the days are hot and sultry can be made thoroughly enjoyable by taking your ease in a nice ham mock or lawn swing. At M. O. DAN? TZLER'S we have a very extensive line of the best hammocks in many styles at very low prices. Our lawn swing is the finest made. Will last many seasons, as it can be folded and stored away. DANTZLER'S Furniture De'p't Mr. F. N. Rickenbaker, of Orangeburg, now represents The Southern Marble & Granite Co. of Spartanburg, S. G The Leading Manufacturers and Dealers in Monumente, Coping and Headstones This firm has erected some of the largest and most handsome mon uments in the Orangeburg Cemetary,.and we ask your careful inspection of sme. See their designs aarl get their prices.