Historical Newspapers of South Carolina

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PURELY PERSONAL. The Movements of Many People. Newberrians and Those Who Visit Newberry. Miss Annie Green returned on Wed nesday from a visit to Clinton. Dr. and Mrs. E. P. McClintock have returned home from Columbia. The Card Club will meet with Mrs. Jack Brown this afternoon. Miss Fannie Leavell is visiting rela tives in Greenwood. Mrs. W. E. Pelham is on a visit to relatives in Greenwood. Mr. Warren Fulmer, of Columbia, was in the city Wednesday and Thurs day. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Babb, of Tryon, N. C., arrived on Tuesday to be the guests of Mrs Jack Brown. Miss Mary Darlington, of Wash ington, D. C., will arrive in the city today to visit relatives. Mrs. M. D. Huiett, of Union, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Tarrant. Mrs. A. T. Brown, attended the Choral Festival in Greenwood on Wednesday. and Thursday. Rev. 0. Y. Boyce, of Due West, will preach in Prosperity A. R. P. church next Sabbath morning at 11 o'clock. Senator D. F. Efird, of Lexington, was in the city on Tuesday. Mrs. Efird is here visiting relatives. Senator F. P. McGowan, of Lau rens, passed through on Wednesday on his way to Saluda. Chief Justice Y. J. Pope went to Cohunbia the early part of the week to open the April term' of the supreme court. 'Mr. Jas. R. Davidson left on Tues day for Greenville to attend the Uni ted States court in session there this week. The Ladies' Aid society of the Lu tehran Church of the Redeemer will ni6bt with rs. Wm. Johnson on Tues day afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. *Miss Elizabeth Land, who has been on a visit to her sister, Mrs. John M. Kinard, returned to -her home in Au gusta on Wednesday. Mrs. Cole L. Blease left on Tues day to visit relatives and friends in Richmond and other points in Vir *ginia. Miss Gertrude Carwile entertained at a linen shower on Thursday after iioon in honor of Miss Bessie Sum ?mons. Mrs. Daggett, who has been visit ing her daughter, Mrs. J. E. Norwood, for some time, left Tuesday for her home in Pulaski, Va. Misses Jeanne Pelham, of Newber ry, and Kate Leavell, of Houston, Texas, were the guests during the Eastertide of Miss Jennie Sullivan - Laurens Advertiser. Miss Jule Lee, of Greenwood, sponsor of the United Sons of Con federate Veterans, of South Carolina, with her maid of honor, Miss Neville Pope, of this city, will leave for New Orleans on Monday next. News has been received here of the serious illness of Col. Ernest A. Gar lington, a native of Newberry county, who is the first assistant inspector general of the United States army. He has just returned from. the Philip pines. Col. Garlington was a second lieutenant in the Seventh cavalry at the same time with Col. .Ezra B. Ful 1er, who also was a second lieutenant. -The State. Mr. J. B. 0O'Neall Holloway, editor of The Southern Farmer, published1 at Newberry, was in the city yester day. Mr. Holloway has for several years been one of the most successful teachers in the state, and now he wields the pen as skillfully as once he did the birch. He reports that The Farmer is prospering along with the farmers.-The State. "One Of These Mightiest." Of the men of the south whose names will always be held in sacred memory, the signers of the ordinance of secession will forever stand in hon or. Their names are inscribed on the mural tablet presented by the Daugh ters of Confederacy to thes tate, but more deeply engraved on hearts of the people. Of this noble company, num bering in 1860, one hundred and sev enty, only three are living. The sur vivors are Col. R. A. Thompson, of Walhalla, Hon. Joseph Daniel Pope, of South Carolina college and the ven erable and honored Dr. Carlisle, of Spartanburg. Col. Thompson is in Newberry this week, as a delegate to the South Car olina presbytery. He is a courtly gentleman of the old school, a type 1 of the "old south" of which he is a distinguished representative. SOUTH CAROLINA PRESBYTERY. Meets in the Aveleigh Presbyterian Church-Great Success of Dav idson College. The Presbytery of South Carolina, one of the six presbyteries, compos ing the synod of the Presbyterian church in South Carolina, began its annual session in the Aveleigh Pres byterian church this city, on Tuesday night. The other presbyteries of the synod are Bethel, Charleston, Har mony, Pee Dee and Enoree. There are about sixty ministers in the South Carolina Presbytery, and many laymen, representing various churches are in attendance. The annual sermon was delivered by the Rev. J. C. Shive. The organi zation was effected by the choice of Rev. J. J. Harrell as moderator, Rev. S. L. Wilson as regular clerk and Rev. J. E. James as temporary clerk. On Wednesday morning, much of the session was- occupied with routine work, hearing reports from the va rious congregations, the reportiig of calls extended during the year, that they might be ratified by the presby tery. The deepest interest was aroused by the report from Davidson college. This is the institution of the church in the Carolinas and Florida. The president reported the current year as the most successful in the history of the institution, not alone because of the enrollment, two hundred and sev enty-five students as over against two hundred and twenty-eight last year, but because of a spiritual work that has scarcely been parallelled in any college history. In common with all the denominations the Presbyte rian church has felt the decline of in terest on the part of its young men in looking forward to the ministry as a life work. Several years ago the synods and presbyteries of the south began making these conditions the subject of special prayer. The re sults have been seen in Davidson col lege. In 1902-1903 there were in the institution 34 candidates for the min istry; in 1903-1904, 44; in 1904-1905, 53. At the opening of the session of 1905-1906, a deep religious interest began to pervade the institution, rowing in intensity throughout the year, until.-at this time more than one hird of the whole student body is se iously considering the -claims of the inistry. Twenty-five students dur ng the year have decided the matter favorably, and others will likely take he same step. The number of candi lates for the 'ministry now in college s eighty, and twenty of them are en olled in the Student Volunteer Move ~nent, for work in the foreign field, if hey should be called. The . subject of Foreign Missions ~vas discussed under the direction of ev. J. C. Shive. The principal ad fresses were those of Rev. A. R. Woodson, who spoke interestingly md enthusiastically on ''Leadership n Foreign Missions,'' and Dr. J. owery Wilson, who spoke in his us al pleasing. arid forceful manner of he great work accomplished by the ~hurch. He recalled the days of fire ~nd blood of the 60's when the Pres yterian church in the south was or ~anized as a separate body. from the hen existing church in the whole Jnited States. 'He stated that it was ) orn a missionary church, dwelling1 pon the fact that with the coast1 >okaded and her young men fallingi ipon the bloody fields of.''Dixie'' yet he made this subjeet one of vital in ~erest. Starting with about 50,000 pembers she has grown to 250,000. his the speaker characterized as a ,oderful stride and no doubt due o the fact of this interest in foreign nissons. Dr. Wilson was born on the oil of missionary territory, and was >aptized as he said ''on the banks of the Ganges." The session last evening was devot d to the interests of Home Missions. Addresses were made by Rev. T. D. artledge, Rev. J. J. Harrell and by everal other ministers and elders. The opular meetings were most instruc tive and created much interest. Knights of Pythias. . Special to The Herald and News. Leesville, S. C., April 19.-The Knights of Pythias convention here s a great success. All lodges and epresented. The next meeting will ie held at Saluda. Col. E. H. Aull is ecommended for reelection as Dis trit Deputy. Young Men's Club. The Young Men's Democratic Club s hereby called to meet in the Coun il Chamber on Saturday, April 28,l 906, at 8:30 o 'clock p. m. for the pur-| ose of reorganizing and for such )ther business as may properly come )efore it. E. C. Jones, 1. H. Pope, President. Secretary. HELP! HELP! The Earthquake Sufferers. Elsewhere in the news and local col ums is told a partial story of the aw ful calamity in California, of the ter rible loss of life. of the destruction of millions of dollars worth of prop erty of the homeless condition of a hundred thousand peo)le. We sympa thize with those who suffer. Now is the time to demonstrate the depth of our sympathy. "He gives twice who gives quickly." A subscription list is open at Gil der and Weeks'. A list of subscrib ers will be kept and their names with contributions published. Conference Meeting. The Newberry Conference of- the South Carolina synod will meet in Bethlehem church, Rev. J. J. Long, pastor, on Friday before the fifth Sunday in April. The following is the programme: Sermons: Friday-Rev. 0. B. Shear house. Satu'rday-Rev. W. L. Sea brook. Topics: First, "What the Newberry Conference Owes to New berry College," members of the con ference. Second, "Our Duty -to Sy nodical Missions," Revs. W. K. Sligh, Z. W. Bedenbaugh and delegates from Colony. Third, "The Need of Evall gelistic Work," Revs. W. L. Sea brook, M. 0. J. Kreps, and delegates from St. Paul's. Fourth, ." The Min which keep men from the ministry), Revs. J. A. Sligh, S. P. Koon and del egate from Bethlehem. Fifth, "Good Works,'' Reys. J. C. Wessinger. A. J. Bowers, D. D., and delegate from St. Luke's. isterial Supply Problem" (as causes MRS. LAURA MEHRTENS. No Finer Pianist Has Ever Visited Newberry. Though the audience that gathered on Tuesday evening in the opera house to hear the piano recital of Mrs. Laura Mehrtens, given under the aus pices of the ladies of the Baptist church-of thiis city, was not lar-ge, it was appreciative. It is to be .reret ted that more of our people could not hear this gifted musician. 'Mrs. Mehrtens is not merely a performer on the piano, she has the musical gift. The Herald and News reporter is not a musicaL. critic and cannot express himself in terms of~ music, but she thinks he knows good musie-when he hears it, and he is sure that.-he heard it .on Tuesday night.' He has heard he expression ''the ~soul of -.musie," and can better understand after hear ing Mrs. Mehrtens what is .meant thereby2 Her selections were-. all 1assical in character, but the variety md range of the selections gave some hing to be enjoyed by all who were resent whether or not they were able o "appreciate classical music."'-Mrs. Wehtens evidenced her artistic sense n the choice sof her program, and her rendition of each number was perfect md together compassed the full range >f her ma,rvelous talent. The delicacy f her touch "made you see things,'' airies dancing in the moonlight, the shimmering .of the rippling waters, md the rustling leaves. Perhaps his ;aste may not be correct, but The Her ild and News man enjoyed most iszt's " Tarantella.'' It brought to aim the vision of soldiers marching ands playing, mothers and. sweet earts weeping, the desolate -homes from which loved ones had' gone to war, the gathering of mothers and hildren round the family altar to pray for absent ones in danger, the rattling of the musketry of which they dreamed, and then the joy of aome coming and reunion. Mrs. Palmer, well known in New berry, was greeted with enthusiasm and did not disappoint her audience. as shes ang "Oh, RDhethsrodaluin as she sang "Oh, Dry Those Tears'' nor when she responded to the ap peal which would not be denied and sang "Sing Me To Sleep.'' Mrs. Palmer is a musician of rare culture, and one of the great charms of her singing is the clearness and distinct ess of her enunciation. The piano used by Mrs. Hehrtens wvas an Everett "Baby Grand." Baby Show. The Ladies' Aid society of the First. Baptist church had a baby show and white sale on last Saturday afternoon m the lawn at Mrs. John M. Kinard 's. Votes were cast for the babies, and :he two receiving the greatest number were Helen Purcell, daughter of Mr. md Mrs. C. J. Purcell, and Daggett orwood, the three year old son of Kr. and Mrs. J. E. Norwood. Helen urcell receiving as a prize, a silver ;et of baby pins and Dagett Norwood box of candy. Cream and cake was served and the >roceeds amounted to .$35.00, which roes toward the funds for the new hureli. REV. A. J. STOKES DEAD. Dies Suddenly in Greenwood-Well Known In Newberry Where He Served as Pastor. A speeial from Greenwoml under date of 1:th says: Rev. Andrew Jackson Stokes. D. D.. Of the South Carolina Methodist con ference, died here this morning at nine o'clock as a result of the para lytic stroke which came upon him Tuesday evening while he was attend ing the session of the investigating committee in the case of Rev. C. W. Creighton, editor of the Christian Ap. peal. Rev. Stokes was at once remov ed to the home of Rev. M. B. Kelley at the Methodist parsonage. Medical aid was given immediately but he never rallied. Mrs. Stokes was summoned from Allendale and was here when the end came. The funeral will be conducted at the Methodist church here this eveninz at six o'clock. Rev. Waddy T. Duncan, presiding elder of Cokesbury disirici, and Rev. M. B. Kelley, pastor of the Greenwood Methodist churchl tvill con duct the services. The burial will take place at Camden tomorrow. The re mains will leave here tonight. Rev. Waddy T. Duncan will accompany the family. Rev. W. S. Stokes, D. D., of Spar tanburg. a son, arrived yesterday and was here when the end came. The other children are Mrs. W. C. Kirk land, of Allendale, Mr. A. J. Stokes, of Asheville, N. C., and Beverly, who has just recently been under . treat ment in a Philadelphia hospital. Rev. Andrew Jackson Stokes was born in Colleton county, August 25, 1836 and was therefore in his 70th year. He received his preparatory schooling at Cokesbury. From Cokes bury he went to Wofford college and was graduated from that institution in 1S59. He was afterwards given the degree, of A. M. from Wofford. He was licensed to preach in 1855 and was admitted on trial into the South Carolina conference December 1859. He was superannuated at the last con ference in Spartanburg, December, 1905. Until that time he had been in regular work as 'a pastor with the ex eption of a brisf period when he was a professor in the Spartanburg Female scollege. Dr. Stokes served many important pastorates and was presiding elder for the full term of both the Marion and Sumter districts and also of the Charleston district. EHe was 25 years as a trustee of the Columbia Female college. He was the hief agent in founding the Epworth rphanage and served as president of its board of managers. He also serv d as president of the legal confer mee of the South Carolina confer mee. -The degree of D. .D. was con ferred upon him by Emory college, eorgia, 1896. He married first a aughter of the late Whiteford Smith, . D. By this marriage he had one on, Rev. W. S. Stokes, of Spartan ug. His prdsent wife is a daught er of the late Rev. Samuel Wragg Ca ers. Three children were born of his marriage. 0O'Neall Democratic club will meet on Saturday evening April 28th, at .30. W. P. Pugh, G. S. Moore, Secretary. President. There will be a meeting of the far ers' Union immediately after the emocratic meeting. ' J. T. Hunter, We are grieved to learn, on the au hority of The Baltimore Evening erald, that "John Paul Jones is on he verge of the grave''-again. To Wie (ALSE You are in' "Wesson Coo the modern vege McCaughrinl April I Palatable Cakes culinary. The his Mout South er EVANGELISTIC SERVICES. All Next Week at the Presbyterian Church. Evngelistic ~servive Xvi ll be held at tle AeleiI I Pr-ebyterianl church diurin the whole ofi next week inclu din' the Sabbath. 29th inst. The Lord's Day services will bewin at 11 a. in., and 8:30 p. in. Week day ser vices will be held at 4:30 p. m. and 8:30 p. M. Rev. R. G. McLees. of Greenwood, will preach and Rev. F. H. Wardlaw will conduct the singing. The people of Newberry are cordially invited to attend all these services. "THE OLD SOUTH." Mr. Polk Miller Lectures Entertain ingily. To use the old phrases in describing Mr. Polk Miller's lecture at the opera | house last Mknday night would be to I do injustice to the lecturer. Mr. Mil ler is an entertainer, but he is more, he is an educator and his mission is to preserve for the present generation the traditions and sentiment of "The 4 Old South." He loves the old south and stimulates love for her in the hearts of all who hear him. His quar tette of negroes, the genuine article, "sholy can sing," especially the basso. Dr. McClintock's Return. All our people rejoice at the return of Dr. and Mrs. E. P. McClintock to their home in Newberry, and at the improvement in the Doctor's health. During Dr. McClintock's absence in ,Columbia he has been greatly missed by all his friends here, and all here are his friends, by whom he is greatly beloved. To them and to the whole community his presence is, a benison. t Constables Make A Raid in 'Pomaria -Over 300 Bottles of Beer Seized. On Tuesday, the 17th inst., Mr. Ox- I ner. Pomaria's new policeman, with a the assistance of Constables Eison and Gideon succeeded in locating over 300 bottles of beer hid in brush in the out skirts of the little town of Pomaria. Doubtless the tigers were apprised of the approach of the constables in i time to conceal their stock on hand at a places, which but for the untiring efforts and shrewdness of Mr. Oxner and thec onstables, would have been perfectly safe. But with such a trio as the above named in search, there is no safe place of concealment-oki their approach even dead brush will yield fruit. *With a fearless gentleman like' Mr. Oxner as policeman, we look for bet ter order and a better state of affairs in Pomaria. Citizen. 1 Felt Here. Mr. W. G. Peterson reports while iriving along his route yesterday he 2eard or rather felt the peculiar trem r that always accompanies an earth uake. . His experience together' with he reports from Charleston indicates that the seismic disturbance was gen- t ral. Teachers Association. The next Teachers' association will neet in Boundary street school on April 21st. All teachers are urged' o be present as this will be the last neeting of the year, Programme. The Principles of Fractions, Prof. . B. Cannon. Tense Form, Dr. E. B. Setzler. sSwe SE LIGII ited to'a demone king Oil" and table shortening New Block, New 23d to 28th, inclu and. Pastries ser way to Man's Het h and the recipe for the asking. ni Cotton SPECIAL NOTICE.. TYPEWRITERS-For sale or rent. New and second hand. Maves' Book Store. LOST-On Friend street near Mr. J. F. Todd's residence, a Gold scarf pin engraved G. L. R. Reward if re turned to me at Southern railway icket office. - G. L. Robinson. SHAD CHEAPEE-I expect a large quantity in Saturday. Jas. F. Todd. DOTTON SEED-Want to buy all the Cotton Seed you have left from >lanting. Will pay market price. Prosperity Cotton Oil Mill Co. WHEN You have that "tired feel inq'' and have no energy try 3haw's Pure Malt. It will build you ight up. For sale at the Dispensary. WANTED-Position as bookkeeper by recent graduate of Mac Feat's ,ollege. Best of references. Address Jessie I. Stewart, Newberry, S. C. POR RENT-Attractive and desir able residence on Calhoun street, iewberry. Apply to S. B. Aull, Jalapa, S. C. OST or STRAYED-White and black spotted pointer puppy about ine year old. Reward if returned to Malcolm Lesesne. ;HAW'S Pure, Malt clears the cob webs from the brain-gives vigor o old age. For sale at The Dispensary. 'OR SALE-Half acre'land with new storehouse on it 20 x 50 feet, in usiness portion of place. Price 750.00. B. M. Havird. Silver Street, S. C. F From opening.time until closing time and all the time, you want rood time then have your watcli nd clock cleaned and repaired by W. B. Rikard, Jeweler, at The Herald and News Office. WEL.LS-I have purchased a well boring machine and am prepared o: do satisfactory work or no pay. Lny in need of wells should consult or rrite me at Newberry. WANTED-Mannager for Braneb offie we wish to loente here in rewberry Court House. Address, withi eferences. The Morris Wholesale House. Cincinnati. Ohio. N'OT10E. A meeting of the stockholders of ie Newberry Warehouse Company ill he held in their offee over sum er Bros. store on April 19th, 1908, t 11 a. m. C. E. Summer, Seeretary. ANTED-Lady or gentlem2an of fair education to travel for firm of 250,000 capital. Salary $1,072 per ear, payable weekly. Expenses ad anced. Address Geo. G. Claws, Newberry,S.C BLE) tration of Sniow Drift," at middle store berry, S. C.. sive. ved, lessons in trt is Through is yours Oil Co.