The herald and news. (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, January 15, 1904, Page 8, Image 10
GIP.L 0WBOY'S CLOTHES.
A Lassie From North Carolina Masquerad
ing as a Lad-She Fooled the
Boys at First.
What to all outside appe-arances:
was a boy on Monday afternoon
strolled the streets of Newberry as
a stranger in a strange land. chew
ing tobacco and expectorating,
without a license, as fully and fre
ly as any masculine hobo who could
raise a quid; fairly good looking as
a boy but not so comely as a girl.
The young traveler was not dressed
in the height of fashion; but in
this instance the "clothes did not
make the man,"or boy either. The
"youth" applied for a night's lodg
ing and was provided with a cell
at the station house by dur gallant
and accomodating policemen. As
yet no one suspected that the little
North Carolinian was other than
represented to be. She looked a
boy, and style and manners bore
out the deception to perfection, al
though her feet and hands did
look rather small for a boy. But
in this case, as is often the case,
appearances proved to be deceitful
in the end. Strange to say, though,
- everybody who came in contact,
-seemed to have a tender feeling for
-.the poor orphan, as if they had a
-premonition that they were enter
-taining an angel unawares, and
- they were gentle in their treatment.
"He" was not such a rough
'Oking customer, even considering
the somewhat seedy clothes and
ihat, but "she" did not turn out to
be an angel, because she had too
much of a boy's ways about her.
But we must not be too severe. It
may be, and perhaps is, true that a
few years ago "she was some
bady's love" and that "somebody's
heart enshrined her tbere; some
body wafted her name above, night
-and morn on the wings of prayer."
It was while seated in the office
-of Chief Bishop, burrounded by
oficials and other citizens, they
talking of every thing in general
and nothing in particular, that she
weakened and"gave herself away."
At least she told thisreporter at that
uncture she felt that her sex was
about to be discovered and identity
disclosed and that it would probab
ly be to her.advantage to let the
disguise become known. The
"Broadbrims" and "Carl Greens"
and "Nick Carters" of our police
fqrce were becoming too much for
her peace at mind. After listening
to as much of the conversation as
she tho*ught necessary and answer
ing as many questions as she re
garde.d expedient, she cut the pro. 1
ceedings short by calling an official
aside ar.d saying suddenly : "I am
a woman The secret revealed
she related her story.
She was travelling under the as
sBmed name of Webb, but said her
true name was Laura Williams, and
that she was "going on seventeen."
was from Rutherford; that her
mowner had been dead thrirteen
years and her father six. She has
a brother living in Columbia and
was on her way there.
The City Council had her dressed
and paid her way to Columbia.
To Confer Badges.
On Tuesday, January 19th, the
Daughters of the Confederacy will
confer badges on eighteen veterans;1
who applied for them last May but
did not get them. They will be
conferred with: appropriate exer
cises at the opera house.
The following are; the veterans
who will have this 'aon.or conterred
upon them: Messrs. D M. Cro
mer, J. S. Derrick, Hi. TI. Fellers,
M. T). Harmon, E. C. Jones, James <
Preston Kinard, A. H. Miller,
James WV. McKittrick, H. C.
Moseley, Dr. J. H. M. Ruff, Thos.
F. Tarrant, A. P. West.
Everybody invited and urged to
PURELY PERSONAL.
The Movements of Many People, Newber
rians and Those Who Visit
Newberry.
Mr. I H. Hunt has returned from
Columbia.
Miss Lizzie Ruff returned from
Clinton yesterday.
Mr. A. P. Hinson, of Richmond,
is on a visit to relatives.
Miss Laura Vance, of Clinton, is
visiting her sister Mrs. P. G. Ellisor.
Miss Helen Hardy, of Maybin
ton, is visiting at Mrs W. E
Ruff's.
Miss Lalla Arthur, of Asheviile,
is visiting Miss Lucy Epps at
Helena.
Mr. Jesse Salter has returned to
Spa rtanburg to complete his study
of stenography.
Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Blease spent
Thursday night in Newberry.
fohnston News, 12th.
Mr. North Pitts has moved with
bis family to Mrs. Pitts' parents
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pitts.
Mr. Carl Hinson, of Atlanta, is
)n a visit to his sister Miss Grace
Finson at Mr. T. G. Williams'.
Miss Simmons, of Greenwood,
md Miss Griffith, of Columbia,
Lre visiting Miss Thyra Schumpert.
Mr. C. A. Pressly, who has been
)n a visit to his sister Mrs. T. M.
Roebuck, will leave for his home
in Texas on Friday.
Mrs. Paul Johnstone has gone
:o New York where she will spend
;ix weeks in the interest of the
R.ifer Millinery Co.
Miss Nettie Moore of Columbia
md Miss Fannie Epps and Miss
Fannie May Henderson of Maybin
:on. are visiting Mrs. J. A. Hender
ion.
Miss Myrtie Schumpert, of New
>erry, S. C.. arrives Friday to visit
ier aunt, Mrs. J. M. Berry. Miss
;chumpert is a charming girl and
,he will be cordially yelcomed upon
>er arrival.-Augusta Chronicle,
:3
Mr. J. H. Clarey, of Newberry,
was in town Saturday. He has
lecided to remain in Newberry,
nd whatever house he is connected
vith will enjoy a good trade from
5aluda county.-Saluda Standard,
:3th. -
A pleasant visit was paid to the
1ome of Mr. J. Z. Salter on Monday
>y Mr. Mana Lee Connelly and his
ride, nee Miss Ludie Long of
3reenwood, who were married on
he -;th inst. by Rev. M. M. Brab
2ami, at the parsonage at Ninety
six. The groom is a nephew of
iIrs. Salter. They returned Tues
lay to their home at Chappells.
VARIOUS AND ALL ABOUT.
An interesting subject-license.
War is inevitable has a familiar
mund.
Mimnaugh sells shoes by the pair
md not by the yard.
Mr. Charles T. Paysinger is help
ng Auditor Cromer with the returns.
License is a good thing-in its
>lace-like dispensary goods. Its
tbuse is what hurts.
There is always some all-absorb-4
ng matter on hand. The all-absorb- I
ng matter now is license.
Mr. T. E. Roebuck has been ap
ointed on the board of trustees,
~Ielena school, to fill a vacancy.
If we could just get schedules to
uit every little flag station in the
tate how happy we would all be.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Henderson
>n Monday celebrated the thirty
~econd anniversary of their marri
ge.
In two senses of the word Aull of
he Herald and News force went to
olumnbia, but the paper managed
:0 et out on time.
A lady's gold breastpin (Poca-.
houtas badge) has been lost. If
found a favor will be conferred by
leaving it at this office.
A white elephant is a bad thing
to have on hand, but the boys in
this office are helping to hold him;
down.
The price of cotton is going on I
up toward the stars. Anderson Mail.
But it will get in the milky way
out of sight of the cotton grower.
Reading piles of exchanges and
proof sheets and getting up locals
is not as easy as fishing between
James and Morris Islands or hunt
ing squirrels, rabbits and partridges
in the good county of Laurens.
While Russia and Japan and
other countries are wrestling with
important questions, the question
of the hour in Newberry is on li
cense.
The Newberry Almanac compiled
by Profs. J. A. Gamewell and D. D.
Wallace of Wofford College is full
of valuable information and a good
thing to have at the fireside.
The Anderson Daily Mail tells
you to get your rocks ready to
throw at the legislature. Down
this way we are engaged in throw
ing rocks at the license ordinance.
The News and Courier says the
tourist hotel on the battery is going
to be built and that quickly, quotes
the State. The Herald and News
hopes that the hotel will be bbilt
ind that quickly.
The report of the board of trustees
:f the Winthrop Normal and In
lustrial College at Rock Hill shows
ie institution to be in a flourishing
:ondition under President D. B.
fohnson.
The protem management of the
Herald and News had it in the rush
t the start, but Mr. W. B. Werts
It
mid the young boys in the publica
tion room proved' equal to the oc
casion. Foreman Werts knows his
rofession.
The annual financial report of
:he clerk and treasurer of the town
>f Newberry for the fiscal year end
d December 31, 1903, is published
n this issue. As everybody is now
:aking interest in finances-rMr.
3tewart's report will be read with
tdded interest. I1
People jump to conclusions gen
rally only to be mistaken. And
:ircumstantial evidence is not relia
>1e. There was nothing in the rum
r and talk of any misunderstanding
n this office and effort to block the
>usiness. The main force wanted
: go to Columbia and new and ex
tra help had to be obtained-that's
til And everything is pleasant.
A colored Romeo and Juliet were
onsigned to the bonds of wedlock
y the parson at the Zion Baptist
hurch at Helena, on Christmas
~ve, after waiting for thirty years 4
o have the knot fastened securely.(
'hey had passed the period ot an
mniversary of a silver wedding byr
iot having the opportunity of celeb
ating it. Many em~ancipation pro
:lamations have been read since first
hey agreed to climb the hill toget
ier-.
A lady was walking to her home 1
ith her new Sunday hat in a pa
>er bag. After going some distance
she discovered that the bag felt
ighter. Investigating the cau.se;.
;he found that the hat had dropped1 1
hrough the bottom of the bag. Th- -
racing her steps she saw it lying 2
>n the ground. It is needless to
;ay it made her happy. Not oftenc
oes a woman drop her hat. She
vould rather drop a dish.
A large and fine orchestra has
een organized by some of the best -
:alent in Newberry. Good. Now
we will have our own music to en
oy at commencements and the like.
We like that. There is nothing
ike sweet music. For the time be
ng it makes one forget things
THE COTTON TAuET.
What the Fleecy Staple Was . Bringing
Yesterday Afternoon in the Various
Portions of the County.
Newberry.
(Corrected by Nat Gist.)
Good Middling . . . . . . - . 1356 1-4
Strict Middling..... .3 45
Middling........ ...13 37 1-2
Prosperity.
(Corrected by J. L. and A. G. Wise.)
Good Middling . . . . . . . . 1325
Chappells.
(Corrected by John R. Scurry.)
Good Middling . . . . . . . . 13 25
Pomaria.
(Corrected by Aull, Hentz & Co.)
Good Middling . . . . . . 1325
Little Mountain.
(Corrected by J. B. Lathan.)
Good Middling ... . 1325
(Correctedblith Bros.)
Good Middling 1325
Notice.
W HILE I AM OUT IN THE COUN
ty taking returns there will be
some one in the office to attend the busi
ness there.
W. C. CROMER,
County Auditor.
LOST.-Gold watch and chain, on
last Saturday, between Mimnnugh's
store and Senn's store in West End. Lib
eral reward if returned to Senn's
store or to this office.
LOST OR STRAYED.-A white set
ter dog, black spots, from resi
dence of N. P. Abrams. Any informa
tion as to said d ma be left at drug
store of Gilder, Weeks & Hunter or
given N. P. ABRAMS.
SPECIAL NOTICES.
LESTOLEN-From cotton yard
of G. M. B. Epting at Newberry
on Saturday night. Small bay mule
-black mane and tail-large scar be
tween front legs on breast, Leather
saddle and blind-briddle on mule. Suita
ble reward for information leadine to
return of mule. J. P. SUMME
141NE HCRSES-Just received a
I nice lot of Kentucky horses. Call
and see them.
A. L. KNIGHTON & CO.
WANTED.--dble Boarders Janu
ary the first.
Mrs. George MeWhirter.
b R SALE.-100 cords Oak Wood,
2 feet long. Allyto
OR RENT.-Store room on Main
Street recently occupied by W.
T. Tarrant. Possession given at once.
For terms and so forth apply to Mrs.
R. L. Paysinger, Newberry, S. C.
f-t 6t.
PARTIES having houses to rent or
L lots for sale will do well to see
Aull and Higgins in regard to same,
who will rent and take charge of col
lections, etc.
D ON'T miss seeing those handsome
DFeather Bows at WOOTEN'S.
E LEGANT line c1 PERFECT SHAPE
Umbrellas, at WooTEN'S.
M ANUFACTURER wants reliable
man to deliver and.colleet; horse
ad wagon and $150 deposit necessary;
21 a week and expenses; permanent.
Franklin. Box 78. Philadelphia, Pa. 4t
WXANTED-Persimmnon, Dogwood,
VHickory and Holly Logs. Freight
aid on carloads. James Cockshot,
Charleston. S. C.
.; ONEY TO LEND-I am author
1 ..ized to negotiate loans on real
estate mortgages running 3 to 5 years.
Aoy to Johnstone & Welch.
GEO. B. CRoMEE.
R E TAURANT -Fancy Groceries
Mr. John J. Eargle who has bought
out the grocery store of C. W. Douglas
will also continue the restaurant at the
same place and you can secure a go
eal cheap. He also has agood line
f fancy and staple groceries at prices
that are reasonable.
MONEY TO LOAN-We negotiate
loans on improved farm lands at
seven per cent. interest on amounts
over one thousand dollars. and eight
per cent. interest on amounts less than
$1,000. Long time and easy payments.
Hunt, Hunt & Hunter,
Attorneys.
A NNOUNCEMENT. -Dr. Jerome
AKnowles, late member of Faculty
f Southern School of Osteopathy, and
Dr. Ross P. Knowles, have located in
ewberry, S. C., for the practice of
osteopathy. Treatment given at resi
dence or at treating room. Lady opera
tor and lady attendant when desired.
osulItation. and exanination free.
Residence at Mrs. Glenn's. Office
nder preparation.
IT IUNTER & S.ANER are running a
1.saw mill about one mile from city
on road to Lindisay's. bridge, and are
>repared to fill all orders for lumber.
TTLABREAL ESTATE FOR
V SALE- Sixty Acres adjoining in
orporate limits 'of Newberry. High
state of cultivation. One hundred and
forty acres one and a half miles from
town. Good creek and river bottom,
fine meadows on both tracts. For in
formation apply to
G. M. B. EPING.
or E.H. AmL.
Fourteen rats were found dead at
Salter's studio one day this week.
They were discovered in a back
room among the rubbish. If they
could have been found alive in a
group no donDt the accommodating
artists would have photographed
the same. It would have made
about as good a picture as the pho
tographs of some of the leading
"beauties" in certain papers.
Death of Mrs. D. S. Pope.
Mrs .D. S. Pope, wife of Dr. D.
S, Pope, died last night at her resi
dence after an illness of several
months. Mrs. Pope was the daugh
ter of the late Col. J. T. Sims and
among several relatives are her
mother, Mrs. James T. Sims; her
brother, Mr. F. Clough Sims, of
Charlotte, and her sisters, Mrs.
Richard O'Neale, Mrs. Guy, of
hester, and Mrs. Buford Cordes,
>f Savannah.-Columbia Record
12th.
Dr. Pope's many friends in New
)erry are pained to hear of his
rreat loss, and they extend to him
:heir deepest sympathy.
Satisfactory Inspection.
I have this day, Janaary 14th,
904, inspected the Newberry
County Dispensary, an'd congratu
ate the people of Newberry city
tnd county in having the service
> a dispensor and clerk so efficient
n the management of the business
>f the dispensary. The books and
iccounts balance with the state
d county almost to a cent.
A. H. Dean,
State inspector.
A Progressive Bank
The annual meeting of the stock
iolders of The Commercial Bank
)f Newberry S. C., was held at
heir Banking house on the 13 inst
dr. Thomas J. McCrary was
ilected chairman and Mr. Z. F.
Wright secretary. The reports of
he president showed this institu
ion to be in a very prosperous con
lition.Their deposits have increased
iearly fifty per cent in the last
rear amounting now to nearly a
juarter of a million dollars; their
arning capacity having likewise
nade rapid stuides as indicated by
he fact that ten per cent of their
:apital was carried to profit acct.
rom the year's earnings after pay
ng dividends and all expenses.
The following directors were
~lected for the ensuing year: L. W.
1oyd, 0. B. Mayer, Geo S.
doer. IP. C. Smith, W. H. Hunt,
eo. WV. Summer, A. J. Gibson,
. F. Wright. Jno. M. Kinard.
Cheir semi-annual dividend has
>een increased to 31 per cent.
Evidently this Bank is forging
head in popularity and esteem.
'he following officers were re
~lected :Jno. M. Kinard President,
). B. Mayer vice-president, Z. F.
Wright cashier, Jas. N. McCaugh
-in book-keeper, Hunt, Hunt &
Hunter Attorneys.
The Southern Schedule.
The following is the schedule of
he Southern's trains passing New
perry, which went into effect on
sunday:
iTo. 15, westbound... 8:26 a m
Co. 8, eastbound...:5a. in.
Co. 2, eastbound.i :5o p. in.
Co. 1, westbound..1:23 p. mn
Co. 17, westbound .....7:25 p. mn.
Co. 6. eastbour d . r..I:4op. mn.
No. 7p. mnixed. daily except Sun
lay, westbound, is due here at
:40a. mn. and No 72. mixed, daily
'xcept Sunday, eastbound, is due
:45 p. in.
Do you want one of the prettiest and
nost stylish Hats in town this season?
. so you must have it made by the
Our prices are the lowest and our
tyles the newest that can be found in